Central Library to Host 2021 BPL Local Authors Expo on November 20
What: 2021 Birmingham Public Library Local Authors Expo
When: Saturday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Where: Central Library Grand Reading Room 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Ala. 35203
Details: Free to the public. Come meet 20 authors from across Alabama who will sell and sign their books and share details on their writing journey. Gain writing tips from 3 experts: Ashley Jones, Alabama's first African-American Poet Laureate; Eunice Elliott, former NBC 13 anchor turned author; and Dr. Fred Jones, Amazon Best-Seller Book Coach For information, call (205) 226-3655.
Hey book enthusiasts: Want to buy books from some of Alabama's best self-published authors, including hidden gems with fascinating stories to tell?
Do you plan on writing a book one day and desire to gain advice from leading experts?
Then make your way to the 2021 Birmingham Public Library Local Authors Expo, on Saturday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Central Library in downtown Birmingham. This year's theme is "Build Your Business Based on Your Book." Nearly 20 authors, many from metro Birmingham, will have booths displaying their books available for purchase, and share their writing journey with attendees.
Come prepared to gain writing tips from three guest speakers:
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| Ashley Jones, Alabama poet laureate & author |
* Ashley Jones, Alabama's first African-American Poet Laureate and publisher of several poetry books. She will share her own self-publishing story, including her latest, Reparations Now! Poetry By Ashley M. Jones. To learn more about Ashley Jones, click on her website, www.ashleymjonespoetry.com.
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| Eunice Elliott, author & former TV anchor |
* Eunice Elliott, former NBC 13 anchor who is a comedienne, author and dream coach. She released her first book in 2020, the Suga Loves Bella Series (children's books about her dogs). Eunice Elliott has a new book out, 10 Things Your Mama Never Told You - But Mine Did. She will talk about her self-publishing journey and read excerpts from her books. To learn more about Eunice Elliott, visit her website, www.euniceelliott.com.
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| Dr. Fred Jones, book & business coach |
* Dr. Fred Jones, Amazon Best-Seller Training Book Coach, Worthologist, Book, Brand & Business Coach. Dr. Jones will show attendees how to turn their writing passion into a successful business, creating seven streams of income. To learn more about Dr. Fred Jones, visit www.drfredjones.com.
The Local Authors Expo is open to the public for free. If you are an author and desire to sign up, there is still time to register. It cost $50 and each author who registers will receive complimentary access to an Amazon Best-Seller training session with Dr. Fred Jones (valued at $997). One individual will win a free 90-minute one-on-one coaching session with Dr. Jones, valued at $1,497.
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