historical fiction

Setting the Story at SLT Library

Event Date: 
October 26, 2019 - 3:00pm

Join local author and artist Angelica R. Jackson as she shares how real-life places, like the former Preston School of Industry (aka Preston Castle) in Ione, have shaped her fiction. Angelica's Faerie Crossed series of young adult, urban fantasy novels include a fictional castle based on Preston and the surrounding Mother Lode area. Plus, her ten years of photographing the landmark building led to a book of art photos (along with some ghostly experiences).

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Why Research is so Important in Writing Mystery Novels at SLT LIbrary

Event Date: 
September 17, 2019 - 6:00pm

Local author, JoAnn Conner, will discuss the importance of doing research when writing a mystery novel, and how this pertains to her own work. 'Heartwood' is historical fiction with a mystery woven in the story, while 'The Mountain' is a murder mystery revolving around the theft of Native American artifacts. The most challenging for Conner was launching her first series, featuring veteran Detective Frank Riley. 'Death Song' is a murder mystery that involved research on different forms of poisons, and how they are used. Book sale and signing to follow.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Setting the Story... Author Talk at SLT LIbrary (Postponed)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2019 (All day)

UPDATE: This event is postponed.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Apple Hill orchard to feature local author book signing day

Event Date: 
October 13, 2018 - 10:00am

Grampa's Cellar in Camino will be holding a booking signing day with visiting authors on October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Included in this day during Apple Hill season will be historical fiction author JoAnn Conner and Ellen Osborne, the great granddaughter of John Calhoun 'Cock-eye' Johnson, the namesake of Echo Summit's Johnson Cutoff.

Granpa's Cellar is located at 2360 Cable Road.

Sunday Morning With a Local Author at Camp Richardson

Event Date: 
March 11, 2018 - 11:00am

South Lake Tahoe JoAnn Conner will be at Camp Richardson on March 11 at 11:00 a.m. for "Sunday Morning With a Local Author."

Conner, who has written two books will be giving an author talk and book signing.

The first, Heartwood, is historical fiction centered in 1867 Bridgeport, CA, but also adds historical bits about Carson City, Genoa, and Virginia City. Information about the everyday life is historically accurate.

Author JoAnn Conner Shares New Novel at SLT Library

Event Date: 
November 7, 2017 - 6:00pm

The Friends of the Library present local author JoAnn Conner who will share the experience of getting her first book published. Conner's book, "Heartwood", is a work of historical fiction set in 1867 Bridgeport, California. The book tells the story of a young man who came west after the Civil War and stops in Bridgeport, where he buys an old ranch.Historical tidbits are laced through the story, with facts about Virginia City, Bodie, Genoa, and Carson City helping to build the tension to a surprise twist at the end. Books will be sold and signed at the event. Free and open to all.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W

Book signing of 'Heartwood' in South Lake Tahoe Sunday

Event Date: 
August 27, 2017 - 9:00am

Local author JoAnn Conner will hold a book signing of her first novel, Heartwood, at Rainbow Sprinkles Donut and Frozen Yogurt Shop on Sunday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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