Local Author Festival
It's back! The Second Annual Local Author Festival will be held on Sunday, December 7! Get all your holiday shopping done in the most fun way possible, and meet over twenty talented local authors, attend a fun interactive writing event, and more!
When: Sunday, December 7, 1PM-4PM
Where: The Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA
Ages: There will be something for ALL AGES at this event!
Admission: Free - and the first 50 patrons to attend will get a special gift!
Refreshments generously donated by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library
Featured Event:
Mystery Making Live with Sisters in Crime
Presentation from 3PM-4PM
This event for adults and teens will bring a hilarious whodunnit to life LIVE in a special improv session that will be interactive, spine-tingling, and hilarious! Starting from scratch, four authors will work with the audience to generate a one-of-a-kind all new story! You can be as involved as you want or just sit back and laugh - it's up to you!
Seating for 50 patrons, no registration required.
Authors Currently Scheduled to Appear:
Note - Authors have shared information about their work and websites below. Their inclusion here is informational and does not imply endorsement.
Julie Bonetti
Julie Bonetti writes about energy and explores the connections between energy and relationships.
Website: http://amazon.com/author/juliebonetti
Lisa Braxton
Lisa Braxton writes historical novels about communities facing displacement due to gentrification, as well as grief memoirs.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Drum-Lisa-Braxton/dp/1771337419
Becky Bronson
Becky Bronson writes contemporary fiction exploring themes that resonate deeply with readers.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C6FYNSJ
ACharlesScifi
ACharlesScifi writes science fiction adventure series.
Website: https://a.co/d/5g8m4Es
Annie Clifden
Annie Clifden creates positive, brightly colored, joy-filled children's adventures featuring a little girl named Ginny and her dog, Tank.
Website: Available through Instagram: Annie_Clifden_Books
Jack Dalton
Jack Dalton writes stories about the special relationship between mother and baby orangutans. Each book sold plants a tree in the rainforest of Indonesia.
Website: Kidconservationist.com/shop
Kate Flora
Mystery, true crime writer, teacher, blogger. Helps cops tell their stories. Edgar, Agatha, Anthony & Derringer finalist. Wife, mother, gardener, recovering lawyer.
Website: https://kateclarkflora.com/
Katie Hallahan
Katie Hallahan's debut novel, The Twice-Sold Soul, is adult contemporary fantasy/romantasy about a witch named McKenna who is forced to return to the home she left 10 years ago after a traumatic event. McKenna must face the consequences of killing an Archdemon as a teen, having abandoned her loved ones, and finding yet another Archdemon hiding in their midst.
Website: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/katie-hallahan/the-twice-sold-soul/9780316580182/
Sharon Healy-Yang
Sharon Healy-Yang writes WWII-era mysteries with a strong female lead, flavored with suspense and humor.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Dark-Past-Jessica-Mystery/dp/B0FBRWH57W
DeWitt Henry
DeWitt Henry writes multi-genre literary works including novels, memoirs, poetry, and lyrical essays. He has published 15 titles to date.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953136990 (Novel: Top Cop Kills) and https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965784070 (Poems: Do I Dream or Wake?)
Natakki Jones
Natakki Jones writes stories centered around young Black children's experiences with their hair, family, and community. These heartwarming stories pass down traditions through the generations, fostering storytelling and cultural appreciation.
Website: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nias-wash-day-natakki-jones/1146111539
Daniel G. Keohane
Daniel G. Keohane writes horror and science fiction, with most works being Christian-based and some traditional.
Website: Links available at dankeohane.com
Francie Latour
Francie Latour's work celebrates the African diaspora, immigrant experience, and Haitian cultural heritage.
Website: https://bookshop.org/p/books/auntie-luce-s-talking-paintings-francie-latour/4f9d71d1533ebfc9
Elizabeth Lyon
Elizabeth Lyon writes romance and fantasy with disability representation.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B72KH3YK
Jillian MacGregor
Jillian MacGregor writes sexy rockstar romance.
Website: https://jillianmacgregor.com/products/all-over-you-paperback
Jessica Maffetore
Jessica Maffetore's novel Eleanora in Pieces is contemporary women's fiction about a mother surviving the years following the unexplained disappearance of her 4-year-old son—an emotional and moving story set in and around the Boston area.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Eleanora-Pieces-Jessica-Maffetore/dp/1685134718
James McNiff
James McNiff writes historical fiction.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/IRISH-MAIDS-WINCHESTER-MA-YEAR/dp/B089TSWKMT
Tim O'Leary
Tim O'Leary writes murder mysteries and is completing book 5 of his series.
Website: timolearyauthor.com
Lorenzo Petruzziello
Lorenzo Petruzziello writes crime fiction set in Italy.
Website: https://www.magnusmade.com/
Denise Porcello
Denise Porcello writes nonfiction children's books about paleontology.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Dinogirl-Young-Paleontologist-Denise-Porcello-ebook/dp/B07LDDGF9Y
Amit Shah
Amit Shah writes reflective memoir essays.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Revisiting-Mines-Excavations-Amit-Shah-ebook/dp/B0DVTL6F32
Sean Smith
Sean Smith writes fictional coming-of-age memoirs.
Website: https://www.seansmithwriter.com/about-8
Janet Raye Stevens
Janet Raye Stevens writes WWII-set mystery/suspense, a time travel adventure series with romantic elements, supernatural romantic suspense, and contemporary Christmas romance.
Website: https://books2read.com/u/3LVgJ5 (Beryl Blue, Time Cop)
Stella Stevenson
Stella Stevenson writes contemporary hockey romcoms and has her first fantasy novel coming out.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stella-Stevenson/author/B0BBNGNWWC
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane writes happy endings for traumatized queer characters. Her queer books, mostly sapphic, span multiple genres.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sarah-Zane/author/B09XNCJL4S