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Rye Resident to Participate in Indie Author Day
The event will feature panel discussions and a digital gathering.
RYE, NY — A group of Westchester writers, including one from Rye, will be participating in the first Indie Author Day on Saturday, October 8, a group of Westchester authors will participate in INDIE AUTHOR DAY, the first annual nationwide library celebration of independent writers.
Among those taking part in the Eastchester Library, which is a celebration of independent writers, is Nate Levin, a Rye resident, who wrote "Carrie Chapman Catt: A Life of Leadership."
The other authors include Rinku Battacharya, Susan Berliner, Kirsten Campbell, Julianna Dawson, David Deutsch, Carol Dommermuth, Linda Griffin, Mel Parish and Donna Thompson.
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From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the independent authors will host a series of informative panels for Eastchester Library visitors. Topics covered will include Self-Publishing, Fiction, and Nonfiction. There will also be a Spice Demo and Poetry Readings.
The program will conclude with an hour-long digital gathering (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.) of all participating libraries for a national Q&A with writers, agents, and other industry leaders.
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Light refreshments will be served and door prizes (books) will be awarded.
During the entire event, books by the Westchester authors will be on display and available for signing and purchase.
Eastchester Library is located at 11 Oak Ridge Place in Eastchester, NY 10709.
For more details, visit Westchester Indie Authors at westchesterindieauthors.com.
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