Get ready for Lit Month 2018 with author visits and more
During Lit Month at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, readers can meet many writers, including Greg Kot, author of "I'll Take You There." WBEZ Chicago listeners may recognize Kot as the host of the radio talk show, Sound Opinions.
Are you a suspense fan? True crime writer Tori Telfer (Lady Killers) will appear as well. Do you dream of being published? The library and the Village of Arlington Heights Arts Commission will host a panel discussion where participants will be able to network and learn about traditional and self-publishing.
Lit Month is for poetry lovers, too, with a visit from "Emily Dickinson" by actress Betsey Means. Registration for all Lit Month programs can be found at ahml.info.
Programs include:
• A Haunted Evening with Author Jac Jemc: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 13, Hendrickson Room. Explore a chilling reading from "The Grip of It," Jemc's literary horror novel about a young couple haunted by their newly purchased home. Library adviser Neal Parker will lead Jemc in conversation about her writing. Refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow. Register at www.ahml.info/content/haunted-evening-author-jac-jemc.
• Publisher Panel: 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, Hendrickson Room. Join for an afternoon of information, expertise and networking just for writers. At 1 p.m., PR expert Dana Kaye leads local authors in a discussion about researching new audiences, growing a following and more. At 2:30 p.m., tips for traditional publishing take the stage. Bring your questions, make connections and prepare for the next step in your writing career. This event is presented in partnership with the Arlington Heights Arts Commission. Register at www.ahml.info/content/kw-tbd-7.
• Lady Killers - Deadly Women Throughout History: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, Hendrickson Room. Join local author Tori Telfer as she discusses her book "Lady Killers," a thrilling and entertaining compendium that investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages. Dive into the stories of these fascinating and deadly women, and learn from Telfer's process as an author. Register at www.ahml.info/content/adult-tbd-209.
• I Dwell in Possibility - A Conversation with Emily Dickinson: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, April 19, Hendrickson Room. Emily Dickinson, one of the most loved and important American poets, comes alive in this one-woman show performed and adapted by Chicago actress Betsey Means of WomanLore. Register at www.ahml.info/content/adult-tbd-178.
• Book Talk with Greg Kot - I'll Take You There: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19, Hendrickson Room. Join for an evening with music critic and author Greg Kot. In "I'll Take You There," the most recent One Book, One Chicago selection, Kot explores the story of local living legend Mavis Staples and her family's impact on Civil Rights through music. Book will be available for sale. Register at www.ahml.info/content/adult-tbd-45.