Meet the Author
Meet and greet bestselling authors at the library. Our Meet the Author series gives readers and aspiring writers the opportunity to hear from seasoned, successful writers. Past events have featured prolific authors such as Carl Hiassen, Kate DiCamillo, Rick Yancey, and Mary Jane Clark.
Upcoming Events
Author Talk: Nir Eyal
Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
Learn more>Author Talk: Mary Sevig
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
Learn more>Author Talk: Matt Dinniman
Surviving the Universe's Most Twisted RPG
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his book, A Parade of Horribles.
Learn more>Author Talk: Ted Page
Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
Learn more>Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Author Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
Learn more>Author Talk: Karin Slaughter
Small Town and Big Secrets
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia.
Learn more>Author Talk: Reyna Grande
Migrant Heart:Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing.
Learn more>Author Talk: Dr. Marisa Franco
The Power of Connection: How to Create Lasting Friendships
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
Learn more>Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Author Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
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