Local Author Panel
On Thursday, October 19, five local authors came together for a special community event at the Palmdale City Library. It was a highlight event in celebrating Friends of Libraries Week 2017. The evening offered an informative and engaging discussion that was moderated by none other than the Library Director, Robert Shupe. We heard inspiring and heartwarming stories, along with valuable tips and realistic advice on publishing your own work. There was a treasure trove of information for all the readers and writers in the audience. A fun evening for all!
Featured Authors:
G. Lloyd Helm
Writing for 40 years, G. Lloyd Helm has published a variety of poetry, several short stories, and 3 novels. Along with this great achievement, his contributions to local magazines and newspapers is extensive. But wait, there’s more. Helm was also a publisher and contributor to “The Antelope Valley Anthologies” which are collections of poetry, short stories, and essays from the residents of Southern California’s Antelope Valley.
Loretta Acosta
After years of teaching writing skills, Loretta Acosta has made her dream of writing children’s books come true. Born in New Mexico and raised in Colorado, Loretta found her home in California. Here, she taught for many years before retiring and then starting her writing career.
Maria Morales
Maria Morales is a high school teacher and a writer. She has self-published her work, “My Graduation” and “Para ti Mujer.” With a goal to foster culture and reading for pleasure, Maria is known to give away copies of her books.
Norma Gurba
A long time Palmdale resident and local historian, Norma Gurba has written several local history books and currently writes local historical articles for the “AV Press-Lifestyle Magazine.” This holiday season, she has a new book coming out, “Lancaster, California—Now and Then.”
Tara Botel Doherty
Born in Los Angeles and raised just blocks away from famed Hollywood Boulevard, Tara Botel Doherty found her love for books and writing early on. She wrote her first book in first grade. Teaching in the San Fernando Valley and residing in the Santa Clarita Valley, she finds the time to write regularly about her adventures in Hollywood.
Learn More
You can find several books from these authors at the Palmdale City Library. During your next visit, please check them out.
The Friends are very thankful for this wonderful group of talented authors who took time out of their busy schedules to share with the Palmdale community.
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