August and September 2014

August: Larissa Reinhart

Georgia mystery author Larissa Reinhart is the author of the humorous Cherry Tucker mystery series, including 2012 Daphne du Maurier finalist, 2012 Emily finalist, and 2011 Dixie Kane Memorial winner Portrait of a Dead Guy, Still Life in Brunswick Stew, Hijack in Abstract, and 2014's Death in Perspective, all from Henery Press. "I love to write sassy, strong heroines who, unfortunately, tend to get into desperate situations," says Larissa. "You'll find some stories funny and others dark, but I'm a believer in happy endings. Even if it takes some time and wading through a lot of trouble to get there." A frequent traveler, Larissa has taught in the US and Japan, and now lives outside Atlanta with her family. Please join us as Larissa discusses her books and the business of writing mysteries.

August 2, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
North Asheville Library
1030 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Admission is free.


September: David Pereda

Asheville author David Pereda is the author of five thrillers, all published by Eternal Press/Damnation Books: The Highest Hurdle, Getting Filthy Rich, However Long the Night, and the "Havana" series, including Top Secret, Killing Castro, and the forthcoming Twin Powers. His books have won the Lighthouse Book Awards twice, the Royal Palm Awards, the National Indie Excellence Awards, and the Readers Favorite Awards twice. David is the ex-regional director of the South Florida Writers Association's Western North Carolina division, and the founder of AWE (Asheville Writing Enthusiasts). Once an international consultant, David now teaches mathematics, creative writing, and ESL at Asheville-Buncombe Community College. Join us as he discusses the craft and business of writing thrillers.

September 6, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
North Asheville Library
1030 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Admission is free.