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SUMMARY:Authors Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Bellaire Public Library’s Authors Festival\, a full‑day celebration of storytelling\, creativity\, and community. This special series brings together readers\, writers\, and anyone with a love of books for an inspiring day packed with workshops\, conversations\, and opportunities to connect. Whether you’re a dedicated reader\, an aspiring author\, or simply curious about the world of writing\, the festival offers something enriching for everyone. Featured presenters share hands‑on learning experiences and personalized sessions\, making the festival shine as a space to discover new ideas and fuel your creative spark.\n\nAuthors: Visit the Authors Festival page to fill out a form to reserve a table at any one of our upcoming 2026 Authors Festival programs (Limited space available).\nInterested authors with questions should reach out to Chad Webb\, cwebb@bellairepubliclibrary.org.\n\nFor the Public\n\nHave Inspiring Conversations & Meet-the-Author Moments\nGet the chance to hear directly from seasoned authors about their creative journeys\, writing processes\, and the stories behind their books. These conversations bring literature to life and offer a unique look into how great stories are shaped. \nGain a Deeper Appreciation for the Craft of Writing\nThrough interactive sessions\, festival‑goers can explore how writers build setting\, develop characters\, and craft compelling narratives. Even non-writers will walk away with a richer understanding of how the books they love come together. \nA Community Experience\nThe festival brings readers together in a welcoming\, lively environment. It’s an opportunity to meet neighbors\, share stories\, and celebrate the literary talents connected to our region. \n\nFor Authors and Inspiring Writers\nHigh‑Value Guidance from an Experienced Author \nAuthors Festival workshops provides practical insights into writing and publishing—from story development to navigating the modern publishing world. Workshops\, discussions\, and audience questions often spark new story ideas or help writers see their current projects from new angles. Writers at any stage can pick up tools to strengthen their craft and will hopefully leave energized and ready to dive back into their work. \nOne‑on‑One Critique or Consultation Time\nA limited number of private sessions with our presenters allow writers to seek personalized feedback\, ask questions about their projects\, or discuss next steps in their writing journey—an invaluable opportunity rarely available at local events. \nNetworking with Other Writers \nThe festival creates a supportive environment for authors to connect\, share ideas\, and find encouragement. These interactions can lead to critique partnerships\, idea exchanges\, or simply renewed motivation. \n2026 Authors Festival Schedule\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\, from 10 am to 4 pm\n\n\nTables featuring 18 authors from various genres\nEdgar-nominated author Robin Yocum\, renowned for his fiction set in the Ohio River Valley\, will provide valuable writing and publishing insights during a one-hour workshop at 11:00.\nLunch break at 12:00 pm – Lunches from Gulla’s Hot Dog will be available to purchase.\nRobin Yocum will offer a limited number of one-on-one sessions for authors and the public in the afternoon.\n\nFeatured speaker: Robin Yocum\nRobin Yocum’s latest novel\, The Last Hitman\, was released December 2\, 2025 by Crooked Lane Books. His book The Sacrifice of Lester Yates\, was released in 2021 by Arcade CrimeWise and was a finalist for the Dashiell Hammett Award for excellence in crime writing. Favorite Sons was named the 2011 Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense by USA Book News. A Brilliant Death was a Barnes & Noble No. 1 bestseller and a finalist for both the 2017 Edgar Award and the Silver Falchion Award for best adult mystery. Yocum grew up in the Ohio River village of Brilliant\, Ohio\, and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University. \n➤ Visit Robin Yocum’s website \n\nSaturday\, April 25th\, from 10 am to 4 pm\n\n\n\nTables featuring 18 authors from various genres\nNationally acclaimed children’s book author\, storyteller\, and current Poet Laureate for the state of West Virginia\, Marc Harshman\, will lead a creative writing workshop and share publishing insights during a one-hour workshop at 11:00.\nLunch break at 12:00 pm – Lunches from Gulla’s Hot Dog will be available to purchase.\nMarc Harshman will offer a limited number of one-on-one sessions for authors and the public in the afternoon.\n\nFeatured speaker: Marc Harshman\nHarshman’s fourteenth children’s book\, FALLINGWATER\, co-written with Anna Smucker\, was published by Roaring Brook/Macmillan in 2017 and has been an Amazon Book of the Month choice\, as well as a Junior Library Guild selection.  A previous title\, THE STORM\, was a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children.  Children’s books have been translated into Danish\, Korean\, Swedish\, Spanish\, and Japanese. He holds degrees from Bethany College\, Yale Divinity School\, and the University of Pittsburgh. \n➤ Visit Marc Harshman’s website \n\nSaturday\, September 19th\, from 10 am to 4 pm\n\n\nTables featuring 18 authors from various genres\nWorkshop to be announced\nLunch break at 12:00 pm – Lunches from Gulla’s Hot Dog will be available to purchase.\nWorkshop leader will offer a limited number of one-on-one sessions for authors and the public in the afternoon.\n\n\nSaturday\, November 14th\, from 10 am to 4 pm\n\n\nTables featuring 18 authors from various genres\nWorkshop to be announced\nLunch break at 12:00 pm – Lunches from Gulla’s Hot Dog will be available to purchase.\nWorkshop leader will offer a limited number of one-on-one sessions for authors and the public in the afternoon.\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12th\, from 10 am to 4 pm\n\n\nTables featuring 18 authors from various genres\nWorkshop to be announced\nLunch break at 12:00 pm – Lunches from Gulla’s Hot Dog will be available to purchase.\nWorkshop leader will offer a limited number of one-on-one sessions for authors and the public in the afternoon.
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/authors-festival-3/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Featured
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