February sees me giving talks at several library branches. I would love to see friends and blog readers! Here’s my schedule”
Tuesday, 2/6/18, Folsom Library
Persuasion Book Club Chat
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Saturday, 2/10/18, Arden Dimick Library
Romance, Then and Now
10:30 – 11:30AM
Carrie Sessarego, geekgirlinlove.com blogger, will talk about the history of romance as a genre, from the medieval era in which “romances” were adventure stories, to today when romance novels are a billion dollar industry. We’ll talk about how romance changed from the 1970’s to today and how different social movements affect the genre. Finally, we’ll discuss the many subgenres that exist, including contemporary, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and historical! Handouts will include a list of book recommendations from Jane Austen to current authors.
Saturday, 2/10/18, Robbie Waters Pocket Greenhaven Library
Frankenstein: The 200th Anniversary
2PM – 3:30PM
In 1818, Mary Shelley crafted one of history’s greatest literacy achievements. Two hundred years later, local artist Stephanie Taylor has created a new interpretation of Shelley’s Frankenstein, bringing her own vision to the story. Taylor’s illustrations have been published within the original work in a limited edition run from the I Street Press. She and Carrie Sessarego will discuss the lasting impact of the book, the process of illustrating the novel, and the public perception of this iconic story it.
A 15-minute Q & A will follow each hour-long discussion.
Thursday, 2/15/18, Folsom Library
Persuasion Book Club Chat
1:30 – 2:30
Saturday, 2/24/18, Arden Dimick Library
Frankenstein: The 200th Anniversary
3PM – 4PM
