In the spirit of connecting writers with readers, Valley Bookseller and the Daily Grind have partnered up to present Authors After Hours.  We will meet one Friday a month at 6:45pm in the Daily Grind.  Guest authors will present their work, discuss the writing process and take questions.  Attendees must call the store to reserve their spot (max of 20 people) and pay a $5 fee.  On the night of the event, arrive by 6:45 and get a free beverage before the Grind closes at 7:00.  Presentation will start after everyone is settled in and go until 8:00 or so. The bookstore will be closed by that time as well but everyone will have a chance to shop after hours if they choose. 

*NEW FOR 2016: We will have two authors and more of a panel type discussion – sure to be an interesting evening!

Call the store at 651-430-3385 to make your reservation today.

Author Bio: Rebecca holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Fiction Writing from Washington University in St. Louis.  Her writing has won an Associated Writing Programs Award, a Loft Mentorship Award and 2013 and 2016 Minnesota State Arts Board Grants. Her stories have been published in numerous journals including The Kenyon Review and The Cincinnati Review.  Her personal essay, “Safety,” is a Notable Essay in Best American Essays. Rebecca Kanner’s debut novel, Sinners and the Sea, is the story of Noah’s Ark told through the voice of his nameless and accursed wife.

Author Bio: Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction because she loves adventure in far-off times and places. In real life, she’s explored ancient ruins, medieval castles, and majestic cathedrals around the world. Stephanie is equally happy at home in Minnesota with her husband, four children, and three fat cats. When she’s not writing, she’s feeding the ravenous horde, avoiding housework, and dreaming about her next adventure – whether it be in person or on the page.