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Do you read Library Books?
I’ve had people tell me, apologetically, that they didn’t buy my book; they borrowed it from the library.
Well, I can’t speak for all authors, but I’m completely okay with that!
I support public libraries, and the important position they hold in our society. Without libraries, many people would have no access to books, periodicals, reference materials, newspapers, information, computers and the internet, you name it!
The library bought my book, and now it can spread the joy! So if you read library books instead of buying books, don’t feel guilty on my account.
I’m just glad you’re reading my book at all!
Want to do something to help me out? If you liked my book, please leave a review – or several! It really helps authors out to receive positive reviews on Amazon.com, on Goodreads, on Bookbub, and on any website where their books are sold.
My books are available in many places, including Books a Million, Barnes & Noble, Walmart.com, Target.com, from many Christian book stores, and of course on Amazon.com and from my publisher’s website, Barbour.com.
Here’s a secret; the cheapest place to buy my book is from my publisher! I guess they don’t have those middleman expenses.
So don’t worry if you borrowed my book. But do leave a good review if you feel moved.
Thanks for reading! Thanks for reading me!
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Area Writers to be Featured at Author Event
The 2023 authors who will be at Writers at the Crossroads March 23 : Alex Erickson, Jacob Paul Patchen, Megan Slayer, J. Paulette Forshey, Beverly Kerr, Bev Justice, back, Jane B. Night, Mike Ghere, J.L. Enger, Susan Gee Heino, Clayton Etter, Saralee Etter and Anne Blackburne
Writers at the Crossroads has become the place for authors to read and display their latest creations. This year’s event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23, at Crossroads Library, 63500 Byesville Rd., Cambridge.
Fifteen years ago, Crossroads Library was searching for a way to bring more adults to the library. That first year, local authors were given five minutes to read either a section from a book they had written or a short story. It drew a small crowd and was the beginning of a lasting friendship between the library and local readers.
Cambridge Writers has been instrumental in organizing this event along with the cooperation of the library. This writing group, led by J. Paulette Forshey and Cindy Stonebrook, welcomes all writers to their meetings every Wednesday at noon in Crossroads Library. They provide information on ways to improve your writing skills, and give encouragement.
Over the years, Writers at the Crossroads has grown and now features well-known authors from not only Ohio, but Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Every author has a table to set up their display of books, which are for sale.
The event will end with a raffle of items donated by many of the authors and area businesses. All proceeds from the raffle are given to the library to use in their children’s program. So far, the group has donated more than $3,000.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Showcase of authors planned at Crossroads Library on March 23
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