Smathers Libraries to host NaNoWriMo “Write-In” event
Every November for the past six years, people from all over the nation have pledged to write a 175-page (50,000 word) novel in just one month for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
The George A. Smathers Libraries, will host a middle-of-the-month “Write-In” to support NaNoWriMo writers as well as those interested in learning more about the month-long event. This special write-in will be Wednesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in the InfoCommons on the third floor of Library West.
The evening’s schedule:
6:30 – 7:00 PM – INFORMAL TALK
MARJORIE “M.D.” ABRAMS
2006 Florida Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner, and
author of “Murder on the Prairie,” a North Florida Mystery.
7:30 – 8:00 PM – LIVE ONLINE CHAT
ILONA & GORDON ANDREWS
New York Times Bestselling Authors of the Kate Daniels
Series (urban fantasy), published by ACE Books.
8:30 – 9:00 PM* – INFORMAL TALK
PIERCE KELLEY
Author of several Florida-based Mystery Books as well as several works of Non-fiction.
*8:30pm – tentative time
9:00 – 9:30 PM – LIVE ONLINE CHAT
ANN AGUIRRE
Bestselling Author of the Jax Series (science fiction),
published by ACE Books.
Coffee and sweet treats provided by Starbucks/Gator Dining
Contests throughout the evening for Book Prizes (some signed by the authors!).
helpful links:
www.gainesvillenano.wordpress.com
Direct questions about the event to Stacey Ewing staewin@uflib.ufl.edu or Laura Jordan at laujord@uflib.ufl.edu.