Alice Benson lives in Wisconsin with her wife and their dog. She recently retired from a job in a human services field; previously she spent over thirteen years working with a domestic violence program. Her short work has appeared in a variety of publications. Both Alice’s novels, Her Life is Read more
Saturday, November 8During the Lunch Break11:30 am-12:15 pmIn the Campus Center Main Dining Room The Seed Keeper: A WAUKESHA READS CABARETCandace Decker and Phil Smith Candace Decker and Phil Smith explore the importance of seeds as symbols of life, culture, and hope, through stories and songs inspired by The Seed Keeper, The Waukesha Read more
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 5:00 pm-7:00 pmAuthors and Presenters Reception, and Writing Contest Award Winners’ ReceptionSponsored by the Maas FoundationTickets are required and cost $25 per person 5:00 pm-8:30 pm Books & Company Bookstore and The Don Taylor Writers’ Marketplace will be open for attendees to purchase books 5:00 pm-8:30 pmFestival Read more
This is your spot to find in-person and virtual author appearances presented by independent bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin Sonja’s List Named in Honor of Sonja J. Maas
This is your spot to find in-person and virtual author appearances presented by independent bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin Sonja’s List Named in Honor of Sonja J. Maas
15th Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pmBooks & Company1039 Summit Avenue, OconomowocKathie Giorgio in conversation with Maggie Ginsberg as Kathie launches her new novel Don’t Let Me Keep You More Information Friday, November 8, 7:00 pm UWM-Waukesha Commons 1500 N. University Drive, WaukeshaStudent Writing Contest Awards and Lillian Boese Memorial Evening Thursday, November 14, 12:00 noon UWM-Waukesha Commons 1500 Read more
Session Four Saturday, November 8, 20252:00 pm to 3:00 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Healing Grief & Trauma Through Literature Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Katie KaliszKathryn GahlKathie Giorgio Moderated by Marcia WilliamsDescription: Through poetry, memoir, and fiction, these three writers will talk about how literature can help and heal even the Read more
Session ThreeSaturday, November 8, 202512:30 pm – 1:30 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Inside Wisconsin Sports Culture Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Matt ZembrowskiTony WalterJordan TreskeTodd RosiakModerated by Greg AhrenhoersterDescription: Wisconsin is steeped in its love for sports, from the Packers to the Brewers to the Bucks. These writers will talk about Read more
Session TwoSaturday, November 8, 202510:15 am – 11:15 amCarroll University, Rankin Hall A Picture Is Worth… Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Rich KoslowskiCris SiqueiraGene Kannenberg, Jr.Moderated by Sue KalinkaDescription: Graphic novels and comic books are enjoyed by adults and kids alike. These authors will talk about the process of tying words Read more
Session OneSaturday, November 8, 20259:00 am to 10:00 amCarroll University, Rankin Hall In Memory Of Michael Giorgio: For The Love Of Mystery Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Patricia SkalkaKathleen ErnstMary Ann NoeKaren Cutler DrecktrahModerated by Kathie GiorgioDescription: In June of 2024, Wisconsin mystery author Michael Giorgio tragically lost his life after Read more