Author Events

Write Right: "I Think I Can: Writing for Children"

Location: Main Library
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Write Right Lunch & Learn: “I Think I Can: Writing for Children”

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

12:00 noon  –  1:00 p.m.

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe Street

Second Floor Events Room

Presenter: Hester Bass, author of The Secret World of Walter Anderson
Learn how to write entertaining and meaningful books for children with tips on idea development, story structure, and more from an award-winning author.

Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Write Right: "E-Publishing & Self-Publishing"

Location: Main Library
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Write Right Lunch & Learn: "E-Publishing & Self-Publishing"

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

12:00 noon  –  1:00 p.m.

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe Street

Second Floor Events Room

 

Presenter: Debra Webb, author of the “Faces of Evil” series

Write Right Lunch & Learn: "Creating Compelling Characters”

The best plot in the world will fall flat without characters your readers love (or love to hate). Learn to create realistic, three-dimensional characters readers will never forget on Tuesday, October 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at the main Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St. Read more »

A Virtual Visit with Author J.K. Rowling

Location: Main Library Auditorium
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 11:00am - 12:15pm

On Thursday, October 11, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will participate in a live virtual author visit to classrooms across America to discuss the world of Harry Potter including Pottermore, an exciting, free online experience that offers Harry Potter fans the chance to explore and discover exclusive new writing by J.K. Rowling as well as immerse themselves in other interactive content and community activities.

How I Write: NaNoWriMo 101

You know you want to write that novel, but you’re facing a blank computer screen.  Where do you begin, and how do you keep going?  Four published Alabama authors share how they approach writing a novel: Jamie Dodson, Les Johnson, Beck McDowell, and Scott Oden.  Read more »

How I Write: NaNoWriMo 101

Location: Second Floor Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

You know you want to write that novel, but you’re facing a blank computer screen.  Where do you begin, and how do you keep going?  Four published Alabama authors share how they approach writing a novel: Jamie Dodson, Les Johnson, Beck McDowell, and Scott Oden.

Get geared up for the 2012 National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), with activities starting November 1.  And get those words on the page.

How to Do Things: Electronics with Arduino

Location: Second Floor Meeting Room
Date: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

What is Arduino?  A cool and fun single board computer to learn electronics.  Learn about Arduino and see it in action as Don Wilcher gives a hands-on demo of how to build an electronic 7-Segment LED Display Flasher.  If you’ve ever wondered how electronics work, this is your opportunity.  Don is the author of Learn Electronics with Arduino.  He’ll introduce this DIY how-to book, and give an easy-to-digest taste of the world of electronics engineering.

"Conflict & Emotion" with Linda Winstead Jones

Linda Winstead Jones, New York Times bestselling author, will explore "Conflict & Emotion: The Heart of the Story" at the next Write Right Lunch & Learn program on Tuesday, August 14, from noon to 1 p.m. at the main library, 915 Monroe St. Read more »

Write Right Lunch & Learn: "Creating Compelling Characters"

Location: Main Library
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Write Right Lunch & Learn: “Creating Compelling Characters”

Tuesday, October 9

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Main Library, 915 Monroe Street

Second Floor Events Room

 

Presenters: Rhonda Nelson and Kimberly Lang

The best plot in the world will fall flat without characters your readers love (or love to hate). Learn to create realistic, three-dimensional characters readers will never forget.

Meet the Author: Wanda Vaughn

Local author Wanda Vaughn will talk about her new children's novel "Huntsville 1892: CLARA," the first in a series of "Alabama Girls" historical novels, on Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at the Main branch. Admission is free. Read more »

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