Visiting Authors for 2011-12
HLA is pleased to bring noted authors to the Tennessee Valley to discuss their works, their lives, and their writing craft. These lively talks, held at various venues, are open to the public unless noted. An admission fee may be required.
December 2, 2011 - Hillary Jordan
February 5, 2012 - Dr. Holly Tucker
April 22, 2012 Robert R. McCammon
Birmingham novelist Robert McCammon, author of Boy’s Life, the Matthew Corbett series of historical thrillers and The Five will talk about his work and sign books on Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St.
McCammon has written more than a dozen novels, including Swan Song and The Wolf’s Hour. The Five, a modern thriller published last year, is his best book yet, according to fellow writer Stephen King. McCammon’s next book, The Providence Rider, is the fourth standalone installment in the Corbett series and will be available in May.
For more information on McCammon and his work, check out his website.
May 24, 2012 – Dr. Jack Ellis and Dr. Sonnie Hereford are guest speakers at the HLA Annual Banquet, for members and guests only. In their novel, Beside the Troubled Waters: A Black Doctor Remembers Life, Medicine, and Civil Rights in an Alabama Town. Time: 6:30 Social. 7:00 Dinner. Location: Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Ave, Hsv 35810. Reservations by mail. Information: 256-534-3331
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