“I’ve always wanted to write a book.” So many people have told me that in the last couple years when I’ve told them about the book I wrote and the one I’m currently writing.
It’s easier than ever to get your book published now, with all the self-publishing options. And Rochester seems to have a lot of independent authors or people who aspire to be so. A good place to meet them will be on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Bausch and Lomb Central Library in downtown Rochester.
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the library will be celebrating Inaugural Indie Author Day in the Kate Gleason Auditorium.
Hear book industry leaders
As a participant in last year’s Self-Published Book Festival, I got an email about all this from Carol Moldt, librarian in the literature division and program coordinator. Here’s an excerpt from her email:
Libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. Each library’s indie writing community is invited to come together for an hour-long digital gathering from 2 – 3 pm, featuring Q&A with writers, agents and other industry leaders. This is a great opportunity for writers and self-published authors to connect on both local and global levels. For more information, please go to www.indieauthorday.com.
Following the digital screening, the Central Library will feature two local indie authors, Amy Gamet and Phyllis Peters, who will each share their experiences and expertise in independent publishing. This presentation will take place from 3 – 4 pm.
After the presentation, the auditorium will be available for folks to stay and chat with one another until the library closes at 5 pm.
Hope to meet you there
I checked out the Indie Author Day website, but could not find any information on who will be involved in the Q&A. Coincidentally, I already planned to be at the library on Saturday afternoon for the “Rooftop Tour” being offered at 1:30 p.m. So I plan to pop into the webcast as soon as the tour is over and stay for the afternoon panel.
Do you plan to go?
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