Jennifer Chang, Alina Grabowski, and Amanda Eyre Ward will participate in a panel discussion titled "The Ties that Bind Us: Writing Complicated Relationships" at BookPeople. The event is organized by the Writers' League of Texas as part of their February Third Thursday series. Sarah Renee Beach, Program Director for the Writers' League of Texas, will moderate the discussion.
The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor of BookPeople and will last between 45 to 60 minutes. Following the discussion, there will be a book signing session where attendees can have their books signed by the authors. To participate in the signing, attendees must purchase a copy of the book or an item of equal value from BookPeople.
Seating for this free public event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Eventbrite FAQ for additional information or contact BookPeople via email if they have further questions. It should be noted that all guidelines are subject to change and BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event if necessary. There will not be any live streaming or recording available.
This month's Third Thursday aims to explore how writers address complex relationships in their work. Jennifer Chang's recent poetry collection "An Authentic Life," Alina Grabowski's debut novel "Women and Children First," and Amanda Eyre Ward's latest work "Lovers and Liars" delve into these themes.
Jennifer Chang has published several works including "The History of Anonymity" and "Some Say the Lark." Her poems have appeared in numerous prestigious publications, and she serves as poetry editor for New England Review while teaching at the University of Texas in Austin.
Alina Grabowski holds degrees from both the University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt University. Her debut novel was released this year, adding to her literary accomplishments.
Amanda Eyre Ward is known for her bestselling novels such as "Sleep Toward Heaven" and "How to Be Lost." Her work has been featured widely in media outlets like People Magazine and The New York Times, with some adapted for film and television.
Sarah Renee Beach brings her expertise as an MFA graduate from The New School to her role as moderator. She has previously won Sundress Publication's Chapbook Contest with her poetry chapbook "Impact."
By purchasing books from BookPeople during this event, attendees support local independent businesses while encouraging publishers to continue sending authors there.