If you’ve dreamed of landing a book deal, you won’t want to miss one of the Atlanta Press Club’s most popular programs, From Journalists to Authors: Success Stories from the Trenches, on Thursday, May 29. A panel of local journalists in different stages of the book-writing and publishing process will share how they’ve made the transition, and offer tips and insights into putting your words between hard covers. For the first time during this event, we’ll feature an Authors Showcase during the networking hour. Journalists-turned-authors who have self-published or who are published by smaller presses will sell and individually discuss their books with participants. We’re still looking for authors to participate in the showcase – contact the APC's Elaine Hudson at ehudson@atlpressclub.org or 404-577-7377 if you have a book to promote.

Confirmed panelists include:
Scott Freeman, Senior Editor, Creative Loafing author of Midnight Riders: The Story of the Allman Brothers Band, Otis!: The Otis Redding Story, Leo Mazzone's Tales from the Braves Mound (Scott Freeman, with Leo Mazzone)
Jon Nelson, host: GPB/Prep Sports+, Backroads and Backfields
Mara Shalhoup, Creative Loafing

Moderated by:
Echo Garrett,See Level Studios, LLC,
author of My Little Orange Duffel Bag: A Journey To Radical Change and Why Don't They Just Get a Job? One Couple's Mission to End Poverty in Their Community

Authors in Showcase:
Milam McGraw Propst, A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street, earned Propst Georgia Author of the Year, Ociee on Her Own and Propst's latest novel Creola’s Moonbeam , discusses the importance of relationships between women

Michele Moore, How To Live A Happy Life - 101 Ways To Be Happier Click here learn more about Michele.

Robert A. Mills, full time, prolific author of The Better Angels, a tale of World War II, A Morning For Aura Lee, a Civil War story (not yet published), and Dante’s Circles, Castro’s initial attempt in the Cuban revolution (not represented,) and The Defiance Hurlers, an original yarn starting in the Great Depression (just completed,) was awarded first place in Seventeen Magazine’s prestigious short story competition. Please click here for more information on Robert Mills.

Molly Read Woo, of Planet Atlanta, with a preview of her first novel, The Red and Black Breed, a murder mystery set at the University of Georgia, and The Read Report, a documentary of threats to Georgia's security and proposals for better crisis preparedness.The Read Report has already been made available to public health and safety officials who have cited the report to increase Georgia's share of federal funding for homeland security programs.

Louise McKinney, her first book, New Orleans: A Cultural History, which was co-published by Oxford U. Press USA and Signal is a travelogue devoted to the city of New Orleans. McKinney currently teaches full-time at Georgia Perimeter College.Please click here for more information

Connie C. Hughes & Terri C. Walker, Letters from Tommy J: A Marine's Story; Conne C. Hughes and Terri C. Walker, nieces of Tommy J. Holtzclaw, found and compiled his letters and photographs in an effort to honor his life and share his story with others. Please click here for more information.

Deric Gilliard, Living in the Shadows of a Legend: Unsung Heroes & Sheroes Who Marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He currently serves as the public affairs advisor to the southeastern regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Gilliard is also a facilitator for the Invitation to Racial Righteousness with the Evangelical Covenant Church of America and a member of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and a board member of Georgia Writers.Please click here for more information.

When:
Thursday, May 29
6-7 p.m.- Networking and Author book-showcase
7-8:30 - Program

Where:
Macquarium Intelligent Communications
1800 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Please click here for directions to facility.
Their parking entrance is directly beside the R. Thomas restaurant on the north side of the Macquarium sign. Once in the building, take the elevator to thier reception area on the second floor. Parking is complimetary for this event.
A special thanks to Maquarium for hosting our May Program!

R.S.V.P.
This program is open to the public. APC members receive complimentary admission to the event. Please R.S.V.P. so we know how many people to expect. Nonmember prices are $15 for individual tickets. Tickets may be purchased by clicking the link below or by calling 404-57-PRESS. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 24-hour cancellation policy.