Three debut novelists gather to talk about their disappointments, surprises, and expectations for their first times—publishing, that is! Following brief readings from their new books, these three first-time novelists will tell all, from polishing the manuscript and securing an agent to surviving the tour and (ahem) book festival circuit. Representing a diverse range of styles and subjects are former Car Talk producer Louie Cronin, whose locally-colored, radio-infused debut is Everyone Loves You Back; baker-turned-novelist Louise Miller, whose first novel is The City Baker's Guide to Country Living; and Hirsh Sawhney, whose debut novel South Haven tackles topical issues of faith, family, and migration. Guiding their conversation will be Jabari Asim, Emerson College professor and author most recently of Only the Strong. Come hear some great new voices--and maybe get inspired yourself!
