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Laura Anderson Book Talk
Tuesday night the WLC was fortunate to have debut novelist Laura Andersen, author of the The Boleyn Trilogy, speak to a rapt audience of 25 at the library.
Ms. Andersen has written an ingenious series which hinge on her envisioning Tudor history rewritten as Anne Boleyn’s having given birth to a male heir, dramatically changing the course of history.
Laura led us into the “behind the scenes” life of a writer in a way that helped make understandable what is involved in creating stories that are based on historical periods that give rise to major religious and social change.
She explained how she was prompted by her muse, and her agent, who saw in this uniquely reimagined series a very strong market.
In her charming talk she cited libraries she frequented as a child as places where she became aware of her life long love of books and writing.
To that end she donated $200. to the WLC which she has added to her list of places she loves. We love that ,too!
All told we gained $310. that night, from Laura’s generosity, book sales, and donations. While not our most lucrative evening, the WLC is committed to being a champion of literature, up and coming young writers, and the importance of libraries as forums for their work.
The following volunteers made it happen: Ann Snow, Rebecca McGrath, Deborah Coppa, Linda Crowe, Kathryn Doran, Sloane Awtrey, Joanna Connolly, Alice Jacobs, Harriet Kahn, and Denise Wernikoff.
To read any of her books please come to the library to check them out, we purchased both. Keep your eyes open for Laura’s exciting and inventive books!