National Poetry Month
Please visit Poets.org at https://poets.org/national-poetry-month to learn about special poetry events taking place all month long.
>> If you are a subscriber to Susan’s By the Book newsletter, look for the special poetry offer inside!
The Hangry Kitchen: Chocolates
If chocolates make you happy, making your own chocolate candy might make you downright giddy!
During this especially popular Hangry Kitchen class, we’ll make our own candies using an assortment of molds and a variety of chocolates. We’ll have dark, milk, and white chocolate to melt and pour; oh, so easy! There will be nuts to cover and pretzels to dip, soft fillings to coat and cherries to drench. Mmmmm.
All participants will receive recipe cards and a container to take their chocolates with them.
Pre-registration through the Lawrenceburg Public Library is required. Due to the nature of this class, there are limited spots available. If you have registered, but need to cancel, even at the last minute, please contact LPLD as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can attend in your place.
As always, Hangry Kitchen classes held at our public library are free and open to everyone. Please take a moment to thank and support the Lawrenceburg Public Library District, and be sure to visit and appreciate all public libraries and the staff who work so hard for their communities.
**Please note that all kinds of potential allergens (dairy, nuts, gluten, etc.) will be in use, so please plan accordingly for your health.
Authors Fair Reception
Prior to the Local Authors Fair, adults and teens are invited to a reception for participating authors. The evening will include a short video, The Lifecycle of a Book, refreshments courtesy of the Creative Writers Guild, and a discussion about the quest to find the best publisher for each writer.
Registration is required and seating is limited. Please register at:
Local Authors Fair
You won’t want to miss this all-genre authors event! This is an opportunity to talk with Susan and many other writers who’ve crafted your favorite mystery, travel, romance, history, children’s, poetry, and more books.
There will be readings by the authors, Q&A sessions, visits with adorable therapy dogs, and more!
The following are excerpts from the Lawrenceburg Public Library’s website:
Support local talent! Stop by and find your next great book to read. Most of the authors have a connection to Southeastern Indiana and all are from Indiana, Ohio or Kentucky. There is no cost to attend and parking is free. (Maybe you can find a few Easter presents!)
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]Author Gena Stonefield will read her book, Charlie’s Service Dog Tail starting at 11 a.m. She will be joined by therapy dog Wenli. In addition, two more therapy dogs, Bella and Emmy, are scheduled to take participate in this month's Bark and Books. Stop by from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to read to one of our furry friends.
Starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Depot Meeting Room, there will be a special panel of local romance authors. Local authors Aleigh K. Dean and Cindy Tanner will share what it is like to be a romance writer. What question would you like to ask?
Maybe this spring you have baseball on your mind with the hope the Cincinnati Reds will recreate some of the success of Big Red Machine years? Then stop by to hear author Jeff Suess talk about the new book Pete Rose: A Tribute to a Baseball Legend at 12:30 p.m. in the Depot Meeting Room.
Love playing Dungeons and Dragons? Author H.T. Martineau will talk about her new D&D companion book, Ambergrovian Adventurer's Guide at 2 p.m. in the Depot Meeting Room. Afterward she will run a D&D game. Interested? Then register (for the game only) at the Lawrenceburg Public Library District web site for more information.
For more information, please visit: https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com/event/local-author-fair-15718
Into the Gloaming Launch Party
Everyone is warmly invited to the launch party of Into the Gloaming, my newest release. This is a collection of modern folk tales, quirky fantasy, and a bit of sci-fi tossed in just for fun.
I’ll read stories from the book and will be happy to sign copies of all of my titles. It will be great to meet you, answer questions, and talk about reading and the writing process. While you’re there, feel free to make an easy craft inspired by Into the Gloaming, and enjoy some light refreshments.
This collection of short stories is ideal for reading aloud by the glow of a campfire or from the comfort of your couch in a well-lit room! You won't want to miss this fun and free event!
Please register through the Lawrenceburg Public Library, Lawrenceburg, Indiana: https://www.lpld.lib.in.us/
Write with Me Virtually
Show yourself a little love for the second time this month by doing even more creative writing just for fun! Whether you are participating for the first time, or coming back for more writing fun, you are welcome to join this casual, welcoming, zero-pressure gathering of creative sorts who want to meet nice people and play with words! We’ll use all new prompts from Stories for Every Season to get those creative juices flowing! Of course, participants can share their work, or not. There is no cost and no need to buy a thing. Just register online, then be prepared to write, talk, and have a great evening!
Write with Me Virtually
Show yourself a little love this month by doing some creative writing just for fun! Join this casual, welcoming, zero-pressure gathering of creative sorts who want to meet nice people and play with words! We’ll use prompts from Stories for Every Season to get those creative juices flowing! Participants can share their work, or not. There is no cost and no need to buy a thing. Just register online, then be prepared to write, talk, and have a great evening!
Welcome to My New Website
We are entering that all too brief period of time where there are lots of open spaces on the calendar, so I’ve taken full advantage of the lull to update my website while jotting down all of my 2025 Resolutions. In pencil, of course!
Welcome to this freshly designed and crafted site. While you’re here, take a second to look over the newly released and soon to be released titles I’ve been working on. Visit the Events page where you’ll find virtual and in-person events, and sign up for my seasonal newsletter: By the Book. Every issue includes samples from my newest books, information about special events, and creative boosts like a craft or recipe or writing prompt.
Thank you for dropping by; it’s good to meet you! And most of all, thank you for being a reader!