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Showcase Promotes the Work of Local Authors by ALEXADRIA RAPPE our experiences. As the coordinator, I try to facilitate access to information Calling all bookworms and library lovers. The Local Author Showcase is about upcoming events, opportunities and even about craft techniques. It is all happening Friday, June 28 at the Headquarters Library. about helping each other develop as writers. Everyone is welcome to write and Writers are coming together from the Sandhills region to participate — and grow with us," Deffendall said. each will have copies of their books to sell. Plenty of It doesn't get better than this for avid book readers genres are available to suit many interests including and writers. Mary K. DiRisio, information and children's books, romance, fiction, inspirational, reference services manager for East Regional Branch, fantasy, short stories and non-fiction. On the day explains that this is what the library is all about. of the event, a full list of authors is provided along "In keeping with our Values Statement, the with a map of the layout. People can visit each table, Cumberland County Public Library and Information talk to the author, buy a book and even have it Center is excited to provide a welcoming autographed. environment where authors and community This is the fifth year the Friends of the Library members are able to come together to discuss their has sponsored this event at the Cumberland love of reading and learn about recently published County Public Library. Sally Shutt, the library's books," she said. previous marketing and communications manager DiRisio discusses the positive impact the event has and currently the communications manager for and how personable and unique it can be talking to Cumberland County, came up with the idea. "It's a Friends of the Library is set to host the 5th Annual Local the author one-on-one. great chance for local authors to share what they've Author Showcase. "The most exciting thing about the Local Author written with members of the community. Who Showcase is the variety of talented authors from our knows? Today's local author might be tomorrow's community. It is wonderful to be able to talk to the authors about the writing New York Times Bestselling author and when that happens we'd like to think and publishing process. Being able to purchase a book directly from an author we helped her or him get there," said Nora Armstrong, programs and services and have it inscribed is a delightful experience and a thoughtful gift for a coordinator for Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center. loved one." People can also visit a table in the lobby hosted by a writer's group called The Local Author Showcase starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Keep in mind Write On, Right Now. This group also promotes the love of writing and encourages members to share their pieces. They meet at Headquarters Library that this is part of Fayetteville's 4th Friday, so put it on your 4th Friday checklist! the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in Snacks and beverages are provided by Systel for everyone. For more the group and who has questions can speak to the coordinator and librarian, information, visit www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/ccplsite, or call the Robin Deffendall, that Friday night. Local Author Showcase coordinator ALEXANDRIA RAPPE Intern, "WORN is a great place for new or experienced authors to meet with others Mary DiRisio at 485-2955 x1412. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomwho share their interest in an open, sharing setting. We share our writing and ingweekly.com. "Enlisting is American . . . Re-enlisting right after an ambush and firefight is All American." Former 82nd Airborne Paratrooper and owner of Huske, Josh Collins (the 2nd Lt. on far right). Does your advertising leave you feeling this way? Advertising can be pretty complex. You may not know which way to turn. There is a sign you can rely on — ours. Call us today so that our professionals can make the most of your advertising investment. THANK YOU for your service Huske Hardware House Restaurant & Brewery 4 405 Hay St. • Historic Downtown Fayetteville 910-437-9905 www.huskehardware.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Another sign we're working for you. Free Papers Working For You JUNE 19-25, 2013 UCW 9