Meet Our Local Authors*

Whatever your taste in books, we have an exciting program with a lineup of local authors whose books are sure to pique your interest. On Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m., eight local residents will briefly describe their journeys from ideas and interests to an actual published work. From the true crime story of the notorious killer, Stanley Hoss, to Pittsburgh’s important contributions in the allied victory in World War I to the history of Wolverine Mechanical Toys produced here in Pittsburgh to a woman’s joyful discovery that overcoming her fears could lead to her life’s dreams…and MORE. You’ll be inspired by all these authors as they share their stories, their inspirations and advice. JAMES HOLLOCK has written Born to Lose: Stanley B. Hoss and the Crime Spree That Gripped a Nation. JANICE LANE PALKO has successfully published St. Anne’s Day, a romantic comedy and It's A Shepherd’s Song, a Christmas romance. Her latest book is Cape Cursed, a romantic suspense novel. TERRY MOWREY’S beautifully illustrated book, Wolverine Mechanical Toys and the Story of the Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company describes the once robust and innovative North Side Pittsburgh toy manufacturer and its products. BARBARA RAUTNER’S book, To Walk With Thee: Songs of the Spirit is a collection of spiritual reflections in poetic form. DONNA BILLINGS discovered her life’s passion in her early 60’s. Her book title says it all: Red and Purple Hiking Boots: An Older Woman’s Trek to “It’s Never Too Late.” ELIZABETH WILLIAMS’ book, Pittsburgh in World War I: Arsenal of the Allies is the historical portrait of the important contributions made by Pittsburgh and its citizens during that perilous time. RICHARD ENGBERG’S book, The Contrarian Investor: How I Made Profits During the Great Recession describes the techniques he developed over time in picking stocks by trusting his intuition based on years of study and observation. MARY MCCARTHY has published a book of poetry, Crazy Odds, as a Kindle e-book. She will share some of her favorite poems. The books will be on display and available for authors’ signings for those who wish to purchase them. Please register for this program by calling the Adult Service Desk at 412-366-8100-113 or you may register online.