Name a Character Raffle
Enter for your chance to name a character after yourself or a friend in an upcoming book by festival author Peter Swanson!
Price
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Events
Author Talk: The Haunted Summer of 1816
11 a.m. Friday, February 15
Local author Marty Ambrose will discuss her novel “Claire’s Last Secret,” surrounding the private circle of Lord Byron and Mary Shelley
East County Regional Library
881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres
Author Meet n’ Greet for Teens
3 p.m. Saturday, February 23
Meet local authors Jamie Ayres and Trish Doller! These young adult fiction writers will discuss their books and careers and then answer audience questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program.
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
A Conversation with Local Authors
1 p.m. Saturday, February 23
Spend an engaging afternoon with local authors Lisa Black, Marta Elva, Amy Bennett Williams and Sara Williams.
Learn more about these authors and their writing as they participate in a panel discussion and Q&A session. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
Meet Author Alyson Richman
2 p.m. Tuesday, February 26
Alyson Richman is the bestselling author of numerous novels include “The Secret of Clouds” and “The Velvet Hours” along with the “The Lost Wife” which is currently in development for a major motion picture.
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties.
Lakes Regional Library
15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
Save the date!
Meet Audiobook Narrator Johnny Heller
11 a.m. Friday, March 1
South County Regional Library
21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero
3 p.m. Friday, March 1
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
Johnny Heller is one of the most sought after audiobook narrators in the country. He is the voice of over 700 titles for adults, teens and children and has won numerous national awards. In this lively presentation, Johnny will share stories from his career in audiobook creation and narration.
Aspiring Authors Writing Contest
Spring 2019
Be sure to see when the entries are due!
Students from all Lee County-based schools, grades K-12, are eligible to enter.
Each grade level will be judged separately. There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category if there are enough excellent submissions. All winners receive ribbons; this year first, second, and third place winners receive book store gift cards. Five overall level winners will be chosen to receive an additional gift card.
Plan to participate!
An Evening with the Authors
Friday, March 1, 2019 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Meet and mingle with the festival’s bestselling authors during a sunset cruise along the Caloosahatchee River. Join us aboard the Capt. JP, a three-story paddleboat offering a buffet dinner and cash bar.
Paid reservations required.
Proceeds support the Southwest Florida Reading Festival scheduled for March 2, 2019.
Please note that not all authors may be in attendance due to unavoidable travel delays.
Lunch on the Lusitania
1 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Board the “ship” in 1915 and enjoy lunch with Karen White and Lauren Willig, authors of “The Glass Ocean.”
Partner Events
Aspiring Authors Writing Contest
Spring 2019
Be sure to see when the entries are due!
Students from all Lee County-based schools, grades K-12, are eligible to enter.
Each grade level will be judged separately. There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category if there are enough excellent submissions. All winners receive ribbons; this year first, second, and third place winners receive book store gift cards. Five overall level winners will be chosen to receive an additional gift card.