Our annual Meet an Author, Be an Author event took place October 18, 2025 at Central Library. At the event, attendees enjoyed meeting authors and browsing/buying books at the author fair, attending writing workshops, and networking with published writers, aspiring writers, and fans! The Local Author Book Fair featured nearly 50 recently-published writers and their works.
And to get prepped, here are some book lists about writing!
Book Fair Participants
- Akilah Darden
- Alycia Corpiel
- Alyssa Roat
- Anthony Cleveland
- Ashley Petry
- Ashley Watson
- Bonnie Clevering
- Bradley McKibben
- Brady J. Sadler
- Callie J. Smith
- Carmen K. Glenn
- Casey Glanders
- Ciara Ward
- Cindy Lynn Sawyer
- Diane Hartman
- Edward Fujawa
- Elise Tegegne
- Felicia Grady
- J. Michael Iddins
- Jane Hartsock
- K. R. S. McEntire
- Katie Andrews Potter
- Kelly Weger
- Lanee Lane
- Lorraine Eloms
- Luke Austin Daugherty
- Macayla Dawn
- Mary Bischoff
- Naun Cerrato
- Nesta West
- Paulette Brooks
- Robin Lee Lovelace
- Ron Braun
- Ryan Mendenhall
- Sam Albano
- Samantha Fain
- Spencer Hixon
- Tawn Parent
- Téa Franco
- Tia Tieman
- Zola Lamothe
When Writers Talk About Writing
Several revered, and some not so well-known, authors share their insights on the craft of writing.
The Writing Life
Writers on How They Think and Work : A Collection From the Washington Post Book World
A collection of essays by writers, first published in the Washington Post, that discuss their careers, insights, and challenges.
Zen in the Art of Writing
Bradbury discusses how to nurture creativity, his philosophy of composition, and the joy he finds in the process.
The Writing Life
Dillard imparts trenchant wisdom and insight regarding the process of writing.