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.