We've probably all heard the expression "fifteen
minutes of fame." So why am I suggesting that I might have five extra
minutes - or any minutes - of fame? It's just a play on words that I'm using to
hopefully catch your eye and invite you to a presentation I'll be part of on
Thursday night.
The Fairhope Public Library hosts a Local Authors
Night program six times a year. Three local authors present their books, and
the community has an opportunity to meet the authors. Some authors are
self-published and may be new at this; others are well-known, maybe even
veterans of the best-seller lists.
Friends and fans gather in the Giddens Conference room
for the hour-and-a-half program. Each author has about 20 minutes to talk about
their book or being an author. The audience then has about 10 minutes to ask
questions. Books are available for purchase; if sold, the author contributes a
small portion of the sales to the library. However, it is also acceptable to
come to hear the presentations without feeling pressured to buy. Come to
support the presenters, have a chance to talk with them, and meet others in the
community who enjoy the benefits of the library.
One look at the library schedule and see why it is
such a vital part of Fairhope. It offers many programs for every age
participant besides the books on the shelves. I want to put in my plug here: I'm
so grateful that during the pandemic, while everything was closed, I could
download dozens of books to read while at home. And even though I now
participate in an in-person discussion book club, I still download books. A "real"
book is still a joy, but for the longer books, it is sometimes more comfortable
for my old hands to hold an e-reader rather than a 500-page bound volume. The
library offers both!
Back to the fame bit. No, it may not be 20 minutes of
fame for me, but this week's program should be fun. I've met one of the other authors
and know she will be interesting. In addition, the event will allow me to meet
the third author for the first time. I hope you'll join us.
Local Authors Night
featuring Deborah McDonald, Willie Taylor, and me!
January
19, 2023. Fairhope Public Library. 6:00 – 7:30 PM
