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RI Author Expo Puts Writers, Readers Together

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick.
WARWICK, RI — The 10th annual RI Author Expo at Crowne Plaza Warwick Saturday drew a steady, modest crowd of readers to peruse the latest works of more than 100 local authors.

Writers of all genres packed the hall and banquet room at the hotel for the event, hosted by the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA). The free-admission event included writing panels, speakers, and a children’s area featuring pictures with Santa and raffles.

Among the authors showcasing their work were former director of the RI Health Department Michael Fine, author of Health Care Revolt, a  treatise about everything wrong with the American healthcare system, as well as short stories and an international thriller, Abundance.

Joanne Leslie Evans, author of the children’s book “Hey There, Little Owl,” a charming mystery that provides the reader and the main character all the clues needed to solve the mystery.

Evans, a Cranston resident, just got started as an author “Hey There, Little Owl” just came out in July, she said. Writing it was natural and a quick experience, said the teacher, whose interest in educating young people helped her find a voice as a children’s author. “For some reason the kids’ books, it just kind of flows out of me,” she said.

Not far away, Tim Baird, author of “Dragon in the Whites,” spent some time chatting with with Dan Raymond and Nat Cokely, about his writing. That started in earnest in 2017 with his first novel, said the mechanical engineer. Writing is a passion for him, he said.

“I love it. Like, I love engineering, but this is my pride and joy,” said Baird.

Not far away, author, S.F. Lydon, was selling his new book, Distant Worlds, a collection of inter-linked science fiction tales.

“This is my very first,” he said of the novel, noting writer’s block was not a concern during the process.

“It just sort of came out of me,” as he wrote, said the Cumberland, RI resident.

A full list of authors attending is found inside the 10th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo online brochure.

 

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. That included former RI health director Dr. Michael Fine.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. That included former RI health director Dr. Michael Fine, author of both healthcare-related nonfiction as well as short and long-form fiction.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. The event featured several panels, including one on speculative fiction with, from left, authors Christine Lajewski, Tabitha Lord, and Paul Magnan.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. The event featured several panels, including one on speculative fiction with, from left, authors Christine Lajewski, Tabitha Lord, and Paul Magnan.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Among them was S.F. Lydon, selling his new book, Distant Worlds, a collection of inter-linked science fiction tales.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Among them was S.F. Lydon, selling his new book, Distant Worlds, a collection of inter-linked science fiction tales.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Among them was Joanne Leslie Evans, author of the children's book "Hey there, little owl".
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Among them was Joanne Leslie Evans, author of the children’s book “Hey there, little owl”.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Here, Tim Baird, author of "Dragon of the Whites," speaks with, from left, Dan Raymond and Nat Cokely, about his work.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Here, Tim Baird, author of “Dragon of the Whites,” speaks with, from left, Dan Raymond and Nat Cokely, about his work.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Here, author Paul Lonardo speaks with a customer about his books.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI Author Expo put readers in front of writers from every genre Saturday at Crowne Plaza Warwick. Here, author Paul Lonardo speaks with a customer about his books.
 

 

Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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