Writers' Retreat

The Twinsburg Public Library will host a Writers’ Retreat on Saturday, February 16th,from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The morning session will open with Annette Dashofy, author of “A Signature in Blood,” a short story that was a 2007 Derringer Award finalist, and the novel Horse of a Different Killer. Annette will speak about finding an agent. Next,
Chagrin Falls author Sandy Philipson will discuss her experiences writing and publishing books for children. Her latest is Forever Home.

The authors will remain on hand for the afternoon session, a roundtable critique of participating writers’ work. Registrants are invited to send their short stories and poetry to Cari Dubiel, reference librarian, at cdubiel@twinsburglibrary.org, to be considered for a critique. Documents may be sent as attachments in Microsoft Word or Open Office.

This event is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Twinsburg Public Library. There will be an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring lunch, leave the library, or purchase an optional boxed lunch from Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub for $7.50. Registration is required. Call (330) 425-4268 x2, or sign up online at www.twinsburglibrary.org .