Join Lisa Akoury-Ross for Indie Author Day — Tufts Library, Weymouth, MA, Sat., October 8

indieauthordayJoin Weymouth Public Libraries and libraries across North America as they host Indie Author Day, an event bringing together members of local writing communities. This event will feature a panel of local authors, book signings, advice from publishers, and an overview of free library resources for writers! 

At 2 p.m., everyone will join a nationwide digital gathering featuring a Q&A with writers, agents, and industry leaders who will bring together the larger indie community.

Saturday, October 8th, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188

Program

Moderator: Maureen Walsh

1:00-1:30         Welcome and What the Library Can Do For You: Kristy Lockhart, Head of Reference & Adult Services

1:30-2:00         Top Ten Questions Authors Should Ask a Publisher Before Committing to One: Lisa Akoury Ross, Literary Agent & Publisher

SDP Publishing Solutions LLC

2:00-3:00         Indie Author Day Digital Gathering: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3_iMTcywC0H-zE4dF0JTA

3:00-3:10         Break for refreshments

3:10-4:00         Author Panel:

Lila Dooley, Each Step I Take

  • Michael Lewis, The Great Pirate Christmas Battle, Battle for the Knotty List
  • Maribeth MacDonald, Signing with Maribeth: Baby Sign Language
  • Tom MacDonald, The Charlestown Connection, Beyond the Bridge, The Revenge of Liam McGrew

4:00-4:30         Author Book Signings and Mingling

Register Online: http://www.weymouth.ma.us/weymouth-public-libraries/news/indie-author-day

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