Four romance writers discuss their work
Thursday, Sept. 26, 7:00 p.m., Winters Opera House
Award-winning romance authors (clockwise from top left) Anna J. Stewart, Eileen Rendahl, Tamsen Schultz, and Sheryl Lister will discuss their writing lives and the romance fiction genre .
Take a look around any bookstore, or the book sale rack at any airport, and you will see many book covers featuring men with bare chests or couples embracing. Romance novels are experiencing a huge increase in popularity, with sales of print copies surging about 52% last year, even as book sales overall declined (Publishers’ Weekly). Once a stigmatized, semi-hidden corner of the literary world, romance novels and the romance genre are now studied by academics, promoted by celebrities, and discussed in book clubs worldwide.
What is the draw of these steamy, emotionally-charged stories? Winters Friends of the Library invites everyone to learn more at a special author talk with four award-winning romance writers on Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Winters Opera House, 13 Main Street (upstairs). Anna J. Stewart, Eileen Rendahl, Sheryl Lister, and Tamsen Shultz will share insights on their writing lives and the romance genre. Whether you are an avid romance reader or new to the genre, it will be fascinating to hear what these authors have to say about the challenges and pleasures of writing romance fiction.
Following the talk, attendees may enjoy refreshments and chat with fellow romance readers. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
There is no charge for the event, but donations will be gratefully accepted. A selection of local wines will be available for purchase by the glass. WFoL members will be entered into a drawing for a “Romance Lover’s Gift Basket.” Those who aren’t yet members can join at the door!
