The Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) and Rochester Writers invites local authors to participate in the third annual Rochester Author Fair on Small Business Saturday, November 27, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The 2021 fair will feature recorded author interviews on the library’s YouTube channel; and there may be an in-person component if COVID-19 protocols allow it. "Author fairs are a fun and engaging way to get to know the person behind the book," said Michael Dwyer, founder of Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library & Rochester Writers announce Second Annual Author Fair
November 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) and Rochester Writers have once again partnered for the second annual Author Fair featuring local and regional writers in a variety of genres. This year the event will be online and include nearly thirty local authors in recorded on-camera interviews. The interviews will debut in a live stream on RHPL's YouTube channel on Small Business Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, beginning at 11 a.m. each day. Then, on Monday November 30, the library … [Read more...]
Michigan Author’s Debut Novel Receives Rave Reviews
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Grandma’s Sock Drawer by Sue Agauas Grandma’s gone. Now Sukey races against time to unravel the mysteries of a puzzling inheritance – a sock drawer – from a grandmother she was forbidden to know. A note and a key to Grandma’s “most precious treasure” sends Sukey on wild adventures with unexpected twists and turns. Will Sukey learn the truth about her grandmother, unlock the questions that will lead to peace, and connect her fragmented family? And, can she find the answers before an estate … [Read more...]
Second Annual Author Fair Seeks Authors for Downtown Rochester Event
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library and Rochester Writers Seek Local Authors for Second Annual Small Business Saturday Author Fair The Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) and Rochester Writers are seeking local authors to participate in the second annual Small Business Saturday Author Fair. The fair is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at RHPL. It has yet to be determined if the fair will be in-person or online. Self-published and traditionally published … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Hosts Inaugural Author Fair for Shop Small Saturday
November 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Meet Michigan Authors at the Library November 30 Rochester’s literary scene comes alive during Shop Small Saturday’s Author Fair hosted by the Rochester Hills Public Library, in partnership with Rochester Writers, on Saturday November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This literary event offers the opportunity to discover Michigan authors from a variety of genres, including some from the Rochester Area. The inaugural program will feature a mix of traditionally published and self-published … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Seeks Authors for Inaugural Author Fair
July 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library and Rochester Writers Team Up for Shop Small Saturday Rochester Hills Public Library has partnered with Rochester Writers to host its first author’s fair on Shop Small Saturday, November 30. Authors of all genres are encouraged to apply for a space by July 25. “This is a unique opportunity to highlight talented Michigan authors while participating in Shop Small Saturday,” said Amanda H. Keighley with the Rochester Hills Public Library. “We would like to … [Read more...]
Summer Indie Author Book Festival
June 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Summer Indie Author Book Festival Sponsored by Pages Promotions, LLC BookFest Location Event runs June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the The Hilton Garden Inn, and is located at 200 Wilshire Drive, Troy, MI 48084. It's just a stone's throw from I-75, with easy on/off access. The Hilton Garden Inn is a wheelchair accessible, non-smoking facility. Service animals are welcome. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Free admission and free parking. BookFest Admission Admission to … [Read more...]
11th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference
October 9, 2018 by 2 Comments
The 11th Annual Rochester Writers' Conference Returns to OU “The Writers’ Life” is the theme for Rochester Writers’ annual fall event held on Saturday, October 20, at Oakland University. Presentations Include: What’s My Genre? Memoir Writing – Freeing Your Personal Mythology The Independent Middle-Grade Author Author Readings – How to Prepare and Execute a Reading of Your Own Work Audio Book Publication Magazine Editor Panel What to do BEFORE Publishing Your Book … [Read more...]
Local Author Book Sale at Sterlingfest
July 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
Annual Book Sale Grows To New Heights The Sterling Heights Public Library’s signature book sale and signing is returning for its fourth year. On Saturday, July 28, over fifty talented Michigan authors and six local and national writers groups will take part in the library’s Local Author Book Sale. The sale is a prominent feature of the City of Sterling Heights’ annual festival, Sterlingfest. “This is our biggest sale yet,” said Jason Groth, the library’s Public Relations and Programs … [Read more...]
