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Local Authors' Panel

Storytelling Across Three Genres

2022-03-15 19:00:00 2022-03-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Local Authors' Panel Learn about the writing process through the lens of different genres. Zoom -

Tuesday, March 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-03-15 19:00:00 2022-03-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Local Authors' Panel Learn about the writing process through the lens of different genres. Zoom -

Learn about the writing process through the lens of different genres.

Three panelists, mystery writer Ginny Fite; thriller writer Jeffrey James Higgins; and literary fiction writer, Solveig Eggerz; will compare how story components such as character, plot, and pacing work within three genres. Watch as these authors are interviewed about their work and writing, and bring your own questions about writing, publishing, and genre. 

About the Authors:

Award-winning journalist and writer Ginny Fite is the author of seven traditionally published novels, the most recent of which is a collaborative project titled Thoughts & Prayers. A graduate of Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University, her 40-year career in communications included posts in newspapers and magazines, universities, politics, and a robotics R&D company. Nominated for a Pushcart Prize, shortlisted for the SFWP prize, a finalist for the Bakwin prize, her writing has appeared in numerous journals and magazines such as McSweeney’sAnthology of Appalachian Writers, the Delmarva ReviewSanta Fe Writers Project Quarterly, and Frederick Magazine. Samples of her work can be found on her website

Jeffrey James Higgins is a retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He is a #1 Amazon bestselling author and has won numerous literary awards, including the PenCraft Best Fiction Book of 2021. Find Jeffrey online and on Goodreads. His books are also available from Amazon, or from your favorite online bookseller. 

Solveig Eggerz is the author of two novels, Seal Woman, inspired by the selkie legend, and Sigga of Reykjavik, based on the history of 20th century Iceland. A native of Iceland, she has lived in Alexandria since 1974, where she tells stories and teaches creative writing for Heard, a non-profit dedicated to bringing art to underserved populations. Find Solveig and her books online

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Author Talks |

TAGS: | Writing | virtual | local author | author |

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