Diverse Voices in Youth Literature
Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI, United StatesJoin youth authors Crystal Chan, Lori M. Lee and Kurtis Scaletta as they discuss the importance of diverse voices in youth literature today.
Horror Writers Panel
Kaukauna Public Library 207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200, Kaukauna, WI, United StatesA panel discussion with horror writers Kat Köhler, James Lowder, Sarah Read, Richard Thomas, and Chris Welch
The Art of Anxiety
Kaukauna Public Library 207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200, Kaukauna, WI, United StatesThe Art of Anxiety: How writers manipulate our emotions to keep the pages turning. Whether it's a thriller, mystery, romance, or literary fiction, a good book keeps you turning the pages.
The Power of the Romance Genre
Neenah Public Library 240 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI, United StatesThe Wisconsin Chapter of the Romance Writers of America presents a panel discussion on the today’s romance genre, its impact on the publishing market, and its role in the women’s movement.
I Believe in Yesterday: History and Place Illuminate Fiction
Neenah Public Library 240 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI, United StatesThree Wisconsin novelists discuss their novels’ origins and inspiration, exploring how a firm foundation in time and place enables fiction to explore timeless, universal human themes.
Panel: Where Ideas Come From — and how we turn them into books!
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineFour authors, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Weina Dai Randel, Amy Reichert, and Heather Webb are delighted to talk about the inspirations and challenges they encountered during their writing process.
Women in Writing Panel
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin these female authors as they discuss the writing industry from a woman's perspective.
Debut Author Panel
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin four authors as they share their experiences as debut novelists in this panel.
Picture Book Panel
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin picture book authors Lori Degman (TRAVEL GUIDE FOR MONSTERS), Jill Esbaum (WE LOVE BABIES), and Baptiste Paul (THE FIELD) as they share what it's like to be a picture book author, their next works, and more!
YA Novelists Panel
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin young adult authors Kalynn Bayron (CINDERELLA IS DEAD), Justina Ireland (DEATHLESS DIVIDE), Nicole Kronzer (UNSCRIPTED), and Lori M. Lee (FOREST OF SOULS) as they share what it's like to be a young adult author, their next works, and more!
Hope is The Thing
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineWhere did Wisconsinites find hope in the pandemic? Join B.J. Hollars, Angela Voras-Hills, Donte McFadden, Ryan Browne, and Yia Lor for a reading and conversation on the power of words amid crisis.
Pride Panel: Authors in Conversation
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineA celebration of Wisconsin's LGBTQIA+ history and prideful literature!
Grimm Tales
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin us for a panel, featuring award winning horror authors, as they discuss how dark fairy and folk tales have influenced modern literature.
World-Building Panel
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin us for a panel featuring authors discussing the creative process of world-building in fiction writing.
More than a Meet Cute
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin writers Kelly Harms, Amy Reichert, Kelsey Rodkey, and Lacie Waldon as they discuss all things romance and how their books are more than a meet cute.
Reflections on Writing Fictional Pandemics
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineA panel of authors reflect on their fictional pandemic novels and how the last two years have impacted how they view their works now.
Making the Most of Local Writing Groups
Kaukauna Public Library 207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200, Kaukauna, WI, United StatesMembers of a local writers' group speak about their emerging careers as authors and how participating in a writing community has helped them navigate the rough waters of early authorhood. Hear about their challenges and successes and what local authors and artists can do
How Books Get Published
Online: Zoom Event with Registration and Facebook Live Streaming OnlineJoin us for this virtual event! How does a book go from a draft to the volume you check out from the library? Join our panel of experts, author Richard Thomas, agent Alec Shane, and editor, Kelly Lonesome to learn about the life cycle