[Michlib-l] SPRING INTO ROMANCE AT THE ALPENA COUNTY GEORGE N. FLETCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY

[Jessica Luther]

Romance enthusiasts and book lovers are invited to the "Spring into Romance
Author Panel," hosted by the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public
Library on May 18, 2024, at 1 pm. This engaging event will take place in
the Stillion Conference Room.



The panel will feature a lineup of distinguished Michigan contemporary
romance authors, including Lyssa Kay Adams, Sonia Hartl, Kelly Ohlert, and
Meryl Wilsner. These talented authors will share insights into their craft,
discuss the romance genre's nuances, and delve into the creative process
behind their storytelling.



The panel will be moderated by Sara Grochowski, romance novel aficionado
and publishing professional. Grochowski's expertise promises to enrich the
discussion and provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the romance
literary landscape.



Attendees can look forward to an afternoon filled with lively discussions,
book recommendations, and opportunities to engage with fellow romance
enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the genre, this
event offers something for everyone. Due to the nature of the discussion,
this event is recommended for those readers 18 and over.



Don't miss this chance to connect with Michigan authors and celebrate the
power of love and storytelling. Mark your calendars for May 18th and join
us at the Alpena County Library for a delightful afternoon of romance and
literary exploration.



Books will be available for sale through Parallel 45 Books and Gifts. This
is a free event open to the public, no registration required.





*ABOUT THE AUTHORS*

Lyssa Kay Adams: Lyssa Kay Adams is the author of the “Bromance Book Club”
series. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade after swiping one
from her grandmother’s bookshelf and was hooked forever. After a nearly
20-year career as a journalist, her dreams of writing and publishing her
own HEAs came true in 2015 with the release of her first novel, "Seventh
Inning Heat", followed by the RITA-nominated novella, "Wild in Rio." Today,
she writes full-time from her home in Michigan with a pesky, fluffy K9
assistant named Domino who spends most of his day snoring on her desk (that
is, when he’s not burying things around the house).



Sonia Hartl: Sonia Hartl is the author of YA and adult romance. Her books
have been featured in PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Vulture, Book Riot, and Life
Savvy, among other publications, received a starred review from BookPage,
and earned nominations for the Georgia Peach Book Award, YALSA’s Quick
Picks for Reluctant Readers, Bank Street College of Education’s Best
Children’s Books of the Year, ALA’s Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, and
ALA’s Rainbow Booklist, and was named an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best
Young Adult. When she’s not writing she enjoys board games with her family,
attempting to keep her garden alive, or looking up craft projects she’ll
never get around to completing on Pinterest. Sonia's books include "Rent to
Be" and "Heartbreak for Hire".



Kelly Ohlert: Kelly grew up in the Chicago area but moved to attend Western
Michigan University. She stuck around Michigan, hopping from city to city.
Her meet-cute involved “borrowing” that hot guy’s baseball cap, and it’s
been love ever since. She, her husband(the aforementioned ball cap owner),
and their two young daughters reside in the Lansing area, with their
menagerie of five fur babies. Aside from the obvious reading and writing,
Kelly’s hobbies include belting out show tunes, game nights, losing her
cell phone with alarming frequency, and getting outside to enjoy nature. If
you meet her, approach with caution. She works from home, and in her
cabin-fevered state, has been known to pounce on unsuspecting strangers to
leach them of an ounce of adult conversation.



Meryl Wilsner: Meryl writes happily ever afters for queer folks who love
women. Their books include *Something To Talk About*, *Mistakes Were Made*,
and *Cleat Cute*. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon, and
Jackson, Mississippi before returning to settle in the Mitten State. Some
of Meryl’s favorite things include all four seasons, button-down shirts,
the way giraffes run, and their wife. Meryl’s most recent book, *Cleat Cute*,
was an instant USA Today bestseller. Their debut, *Something To Talk About*,
received multiple starred reviews and was named one of NPR’s best books of
2020.



*Jessica Luther (she/her) *
Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N.
First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther at alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236
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