Independent or self-publishing has become an easy and popular way to record and share the stories you want to tell. Our first celebration of independent authors will begin with a gathering of local award-winning independent authors sharing tips and strategies learned from their writing journeys. At 11, we'll participate in a digital nationwide Q&A panel with writers, agents and other industry leaders.

Our local author panel will feature:

*Diane Dweller, author of the forthcoming book "Mom, Mania, and Me".

*Liz Mays, author of "The Pressbooks Guide to Self-Publishing", “What’s Your Magic Power”, and "The Getahead Guide”.

*Ann Lee Miller, author of the New Smyrna Beach series, including Reader's Choice Award Award Winner "Tattered Innocence" and the Reader's Choice Award finalist "Kicking Eternity".

*Natalie Wright, author of the Reader's Favorite award-winning H.A.L.F. series and multi-award-winning Akasha Chronicles.

*Dan Trumpis, author of the SELF-E select title and OneBookAZ award-winner "Welcome to Harmony", as well as "Gwen Gladstone" and "Bloodline.

50 seats will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for an e-mail reminder of this event.