Arts & Entertainment
Author Hallie Ephron to Speak at Malden Public Library June 22, 2011 at 7:00p.m.
Hallie Ephron, David Award winner for Best Mystery of 2009 and a nominee for numerous other awards, will speak about her newest work, “Come and Find Me” at the Malden Public Library Ryder Gallery on June 22, 2011 at 7:00p.m.
“Come and Find Me” tells the story of a recluse who works and lives online and must brave the “real world” when her sister goes missing. Booklist calls it “A suspenseful tale of high-tech skullduggery that even low-tech readers will appreciate.”
Hallie Ephron grew up in Hollywood in a family of writers. Her parents were screenwriters Henry and Phoebe Ephron who wrote such classics as “Desk Set” and “Carousel.” Hallie grew up in a house filled with books, the third of four sisters (Nora, Delia, and Amy) all competing to be heard.
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It was a good training ground for a writer, but Hallie’s first love has always been teaching. She taught elementary school, then at the college level, then in corporations. She took her time getting around to trying her hand at writing fiction. She says her genes gave her the courage to try.
Hallie wrote her first mystery novel with a friend, neuropsychologist Donald Davidoff, and together, they penned a series of five “Dr. Peter Zak” mystery novels.
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Hallie made a splash writing solo with a psychological suspense novel entitled “Never Tell a Lie” which was adapted for film as “And Baby Will Fall” for the Lifetime Movie Network.
Hallie then combined writing talent with love of teaching in “Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel: How to Knock ‘Em Dead with Style.” The book received rave review and was nominated for Edgar and Anthony awards.
Hallie is an award-winning book reviewer for the Boston Globe where her column runs every other month.
Hallie will autograph copies of “Come and Find Me” which will be available for purchase on the evening of June 22.
Contact the Malden Public Library at 36 Salem St. Malden, MA at 782-324-0219 for further information. This event is free and handicapped accessible.
