Waterline Writers to feature four authors Jan. 21

Authors Gint Aras, Jennifer Boyle DuBose, Bruce Steinberg and Donald G. Westlake will be featured at the next Waterline Writers event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, in the Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. in Batavia.

Gint Aras, author of the accomplished first novel, "The Fugue," will read from his memoir-in-progress, detailing struggles with racism and identity while growing up in Cicero as a descendant of World War II refugees. Jennifer Dubose, author of "Tales from the Motherhood," a long-running Kane County Chronicle column, speaks to all of us with clarity and power in "Talking with Children After Roy Moore"; Bruce Steinberg reveals the trauma endured by "Bird Woman," one of four fascinating characters in his upcoming novel, "Chasing Godot"; and Donald G. Westlake, author of the poetry collection "Elburn: Forty-four Miles to Chicago," will introduce you to his memorable mother with "Dignity."

Admission is $5 or $3 for students. You'll have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of authors' books, beer from Solemn Oath Brewery, wine from Bright Angel Wines, a hand-tooled pen from Wooden Writers or a hand-constructed book from Tieri Ton. They also offer food from The Market at Gaetano's and desserts from Limestone Coffee & Tea.

Everyone is welcome! Writers may bring a 5-minute piece to share at the 8:30 p.m. Open Mic or go to the submission guidelines if you want to be considered as a future featured writer. They also are announcing a special call for submissions for "Let The Blues Be Your Muse" for the May 20 blues-themed reading!

Waterline Writers is offered at 7 p.m. on the third Sundays, September to May, in the newly accessible art gallery.

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