A local author panel is coming to Barnes & Noble at Bayshore on July 15. Six Wisconsin-based writers – their works spanning children’s books, contemporary fiction, finance and more – will discuss their books and their journey to publication. Attendees will also hear from the authors in a Q&A portion. Learn more about them below and the writing expertise they will bring to the event.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
Bob Allen
Raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Allen developed a love for fishing at a young age. His five children’s books tell tales of fishing for kids and aim to introduce them to the sport.
Emily Guy Birken
Birken is a money coach and author of personal finance books that she hopes will help end financial stress. Her 2021 book The 5 Years Before You Retire won her a Plutus Award nomination for personal finance writing. She has authored four other books about money management.
Amy E. Casey
Casey’s debut novel The Sturgeon’s Heart tells a monster story set in the Midwest. Much of her work draws on inspiration from living near Lake Michigan and the personal and physical landscapes around her. Casey also writes short-form fiction, poetry and does writing workshops.
Christina Clancy
Clancy’s two novels, The Second Home and Shoulder Season explore themes of a person’s sense of place and identity. The Second Home is set to become a limited television series. Her other works have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and the Washington Post.
J. Mercer
Mercer writes young adult and women’s fiction novels, including the Shady Woods trilogy, a fantasy series that includes the likes of vampires, werewolves and sirens. She also co-hosts “A Novel Ending,” a podcast about tips and advice for editing and what makes a good story.
Jamie Pacton
Pacton is an award-nominated writer of young adult and middle-grade contemporary and fantasy books. Her upcoming novel, The Absinthe Underground, is an LGBTQ fantasy romance that “will leave readers utterly enchanted.”
You can see these authors on July 15 at Barnes & Noble at Bayshore (5755 N. Bayshore Drive) from 1-3 p.m.
