Learn about writing and self-publishing from these award winning indie authors. The self-publishing journey can be a long one with wonderful rewards. Learn more about the writing process, being your own agent, marketing yourself, and how it feels to finally hold your book in your hands. This panelists are winners from the Soon to be… Continue reading Indie Author Panel

Herrera discusses her memoir covering many facets of the human experience - race, health, disability, religion, poverty, and immigration.Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.orgPascuala Herrera, a Latina immigrant woman with a disability speaks from her heart in her recently published memoir, Not Always a Valley of Tears (No siempre es un valle de lágrimas) . She… Continue reading Not Always A Valley of Tears: Miracles Discovered

Meet the author Sylvie Perry!Rooted in the author’s work as a psychotherapist THE HAWTHORNE SCHOOL (release date December 7, 2021) is a twisty, psychological suspense that explores motherhood and secrets kept in close-knit communities, for fans of Riley Sager and Kate Moretti.Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.orgPerry will discuss the novel, the inspirations for it, and… Continue reading An Evening with Sylvie Perry: Author of The Hawthorne School

Journaling workshop for writers of all levels. Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbright.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.orgMany artists consider their journals to be the heart of their work. Journaling isn't just for artists though. Everyone can find benefit from a regular journaling practice. This workshop will investigate different methods of journaling.Meredith Doench is a senior lecturer at the University of… Continue reading Creative Journaling

Heid E. Erdrich and Louise Waakaa'igan read and discuss their poetry.Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.orgHeid E. Erdrich is the author of six collections of poetry. Her writing has won fellowships and awards from the National Poetry Series, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Bush Foundation, Loft Literary Center, First People’s… Continue reading She Speaks: An Evening of Indigenous Poetry and Conversation

Nicholas Ward reads from his essay collection which examines whiteness, masculinity, and a Midwest upbringing. Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org.The Zoom capacity for this event is limited, alternatively the event can be watched live on our Facebook page.Nicholas Ward reads from his first essay collection, All Who Belong May Enter , which examines whiteness, masculinity, and a… Continue reading All Who Belong May Enter