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Local authors discuss their inspiration for the art of writing and share their latest titles at Desert Foothills Library. Each author brings their own style to this series from lecture to book readings that will surely pique the curiosity. Join us for one or all 6– the choice is yours to engage with area authors in DFL’s AZ Author Series 2023. Books by each author may be available at the event for purchase or bring along your own copy for an autograph!
Free | No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Wednesday, May 10th, 3:30-4:30pm: Diana M. Grillo | An Accidental Murder & Other Stories
“An Accidental Murder and Other Stories.” is a collection of connected short stories about navigating through trauma and overcoming life’s most challenging circumstances. Friends, wives, teenagers, and children struggle with abuse, loss, and self-esteem as they fight to maintain dignity and exercise control over their lives.
Meet Diana M. Grillo – A Firebird-Award Winning Author
After graduating with a B.S., Diana worked as a paralegal and social worker. Now retired, she lives with her husband in Cave Creek, Arizona. She is a short story author and playwright; adapting “An Accidental Murder” into a stage play. Diana’s short story collection, “An Accidental Murder and Other Stories,” explores women's struggles, many of whom are in abusive situations. Diana is a member of the Arizona Authors' Association. And an Artistic member of the Theatre Artists Studio, Scottsdale, AZ.
For more about Diana visit shortstoriesbydiana.com
Wednesday, May 17th, 3:30-4:30pm: K.N. Salustro | The Roar of the Lost Horizon
Wednesday, June 7th, 3:30-4:30pm: Patricia L. Brooks & Earl Goldmann | Sick as My Secrets | Intestinal Fortitude
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