Free Local Book and Author Program for Libraries

Interested in having local authors come and speak at your library?

A Gathering of Authors is a unique book and author series available to local libraries, made possible by Bill and Linda Davis and Word Association Publishers of Tarentum.

This two-hour program features between eight and seventeen authors; each author speaks for approximately five minutes on his/her book, after which there is a question and answer session, followed immediately by complimentary refreshments, book sales (handled by Word Association staff) and book signings. 

Admission is free, however there will be books available for purchase, as well as a raffle that benefits the library.

The Davis/Word Association team promotes the Gathering with a combination of newspaper and radio publicity, limited paid advertising, and posters and flyers throughout the community and in the library. 

One unique aspect of the Gathering is the program they prepare and give each audience member as they enter the seating area.  It provides photos of each author, book synopses, and author biographies.  In addition, it contains a book sell-sheet that makes purchases easy and efficient.

The event is a great combination of author talks and lively interaction between the authors and the audience.  The Gathering has enjoyed audiences of between 60 and 80 people each time it has been presented.

For more information, contact Linda Davis at (724) 681-8650 and/or Word Association/Francine Costello at (800) 827-7903 or by e-mail at                       
cdavis1112 [at] comcast.net