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ASHLAND LIBRARY HOSTS LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
Community members are encouraged to “Read Local, Buy Local” on December 9

Ashland, Oregon (November 16, 2018) – Community members are encouraged to “Read Local, Buy Local” at the Ashland Library which is hosting a Local Author Fair, Sunday, December 9 from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. in the Gresham Room at the Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Whether you’re an avid reader or an aspiring writer, the Local Author Fair is your chance to get to know local writers and their work, and to purchase signed books to give as unique holiday gifts. Local authors will be onsite to sell, sign, and share their books, with special presentations throughout the afternoon. Free prize drawings will be held every half hour, and admission to the Fair is also free.

The following authors and publishers are scheduled to attend:

Maureen Battistella
Leslie Compton
Craig Comstock
Valerie Coulman
Tod Davies
Steve Diffenbacher
Kim Griswell
Lori Henrikson
Dave Kahn
Amira Makansi
Jennifer Margulis
Amy Miller
Robin Miller
Virginia Morell
Michael Niemann
Midge Raymond
Ray Rhamey
Dami Roesle
Deedie Runkel

Mark Saunders
Susanne Severeid
John Soares
Molly Tinsley
Pepper Trail
Ellen Waldman
White Cloud Press
Patty Wixon
John Yonker

“I love this community Author Fair! Our local Ashland authors are so outstanding and many are nationally known. What a great chance to meet these writers donating their time for our Read Local, Buy Local event.”
Susanne Severeid, author Mocha Musings: Reflections on life, love, and chance encounters

The Author Fair is sponsored by Jackson County Library Services and the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. For more information contact 541 774-6996.