MEDINA, Ohio -- New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber is among the authors booked for visits this fall --some in person and some via Zoom -- at the Medina County District Library.
“Macomber is basically a superstar of women’s fiction,” said Tina Sabol, the library’s community engagement manager.
Macomber has more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Several of her novels have reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list and been adapted into Hallmark Channel movies. She is the author of, to name a few, “Cottage by the Sea,” “Any Dream Will Do” and the Rose Harbor Inn series. Join her at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, on Zoom.
Register for Macomber’s talk -- and all of the events below -- at mcdl.info/Readers.
Also featured is author Julie Murphy, best known for her book-to-Netflix movie “Dumplin’” starring Jennifer Aniston. The book features the triumphs of an overweight teen growing up in the South in a beauty pageant-obsessed family.
Murphy, a former librarian, now writes full-time and lives in Texas. She is also the author of “Faith: Taking Flight,” “Dear Sweet Pea” and “If the Show Fits.” Join her at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, on Zoom.
The remaining authors include:
• Preslaysa Williams, an author and actress who writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipino twist. She loves sharing her culture with readers. She is a graduate of Seton Hill University, The University of South Carolina and Columbia University. She’s also a homeschool mom in Virginia. Join her at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, on Zoom.
• Diksha Basu, author of “The Windfall” and “Destination Wedding.” Originally from New Delhi, India, she now divides her time between Ithaca, N.Y., and Mumbai, India. Join her at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, on Zoom.
• Sally Kuzemchak, who writes the popular blog realmomnutrition.com, will share ideas and strategies for family nutrition. She has a master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and lives in Columbus. Her book “The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids” will be available for purchase. Join her at an in-person event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road.
• Kristen Lepionka is the author of the Roxane Weary mystery series. Her debut, “The Last Place You Look,” won the Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel. She is a member of Sisters In Crime and Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Columbus. Join her at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, on Zoom.
• Andrea Wang is an award-winning author of children’s fiction and nonfiction. Her books include “Watercress,” a picture book about her experience as a Chinese-American girl growing up in rural Ohio; “Magic Ramen” and “The Many Meanings of Meilan.” She lives near Denver. Join her at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, on a live Zoom presentation in Medina.
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