The Fayette County Public Library will feature six local authors in the early stages of their writing careers at the Emerging Writers Showcase this month.
Each writer will give a short presentation, answer questions from the audience, and sell and sign books.
The showcase will be held at the Fayette County Public Library on Saturday, March 21, at 1p.m. Admission is free, and complimentary light refreshments will be served.
Proceeds from the sale of books at the Emerging Writers Showcase benefit the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library, the nonprofit group whose sponsorship makes this event possible, along with many other library programs and services throughout the year.
Participating authors and their books are listed below.
- B. Helton has written “HealthCARING: A Reset for Health and Healthcare,” a guide to developing a healthcare culture that reenergizes healthy habits and better practices. He is a Peachtree City businessman.
- Joe Johnson co-authored a nonfiction book, “The Do’s and Don’ts of Fundraising” with his wife Adrienne before publishing his first work of fiction, “Joshua’s Battle.” Joe is a practicing attorney and an ordained minister.
- Lynn Mallory presents her book, “OMG, My Toddler Can Read!” It is a practical step-by-step guide and workbook designed to help parents teach their children the fundamentals of reading. Lynn holds a bachelor of science degree in sociology.
- Sharon Marchisello published her first novel, a suspenseful story of murder and Alzheimer’s titled “Going Home,” with Sunbury Press last year. Sharon is a member of the Atlanta chapter of Sisters in Crime.
- Sandy McDaniel based her first novel, “Lemonade Journal,” on the story of her own grandparents. She has written plays for children and worked as a writer and publicist for the historical society in her hometown of Ariton, Ala.
- Sara Parker has written two books for children: “A.N.T. Annoying Nonsense Thoughts: A Guide to Positive Thinking” and “P.E.S.T. Personal and Emotional Space and Taking Turns.” A certified counselor, Sara provides classes and coaching to help children overcome social barriers and learn emotional regulation.
The Fayette County Public Library is located behind the Fayette County administrative complex in downtown Fayetteville, at the southwest corner of Highways 85 and 54. For additional information, please contact the library at 770-461-8841.
