Media Advisory
February 8, 2016
SCCLD Cupertino Library presents Free Romance Author Visit - February 14, 2016
WHAT: Nine local romance authors will participate in a special author visit on February 14, 2016. The panel of authors will talk about their newest novels, what it means to be a romance writer and the challenges and rewards of being a published novelist during this free event at the Cupertino Community Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the program includes a free screening of the documentary film: Love Between the Covers immediately following the author talk.
WHO: Local Authors include:
- Kate Allure, Bay Area Author
- Jenny Andersen, San Jose
- Elisabeth Barrett, Menlo Park
- Mandi Benet, Novato
- Aria Glazki, San Jose
- Rebecca Hunter, Albany
- Jessica McBrayer, El Cerrito
- Gayle Parness, Palo Alto
- Lia Riley, Santa Cruz
| WHEN: | Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 1 – 5 p.m. 1 p.m. Author Discussion Panel 3:30 pm. Film documentary of Love Between the Covers |
| WHERE: | Cupertino Community Hall 10800 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 |
The event is free and open to the public. No reservations required. A prize drawing and refreshments will follow the panel discussion and film screening.
“Love Between the Covers” is a feature length documentary film about the little-known yet powerful community of women who read and write romance novels. Creators of the film followed the lives of six romance authors. The movie shadows these women as they create their stories, live their lives, cope with changes in publishing and earn a living as romance writers while at the same time work to inspire others to do the same. Film maker and creator, Laurie Kahn-Leavitt, created the documentary to spotlight the lives and work of these compelling women who work in one of the most successful areas of the publishing industry. Outselling mystery, sci-fi and fantasy stories, the genre of romance is one of the most popular and bestselling categories in the publishing industry with an estimated annual $1 billion in sales revenue.
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About the Santa Clara County Library District
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) promotes knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment. Its collection includes more than 1.9 million books, videos, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks and extensive online resources accessible from home or work.
In 2014, SCCLD celebrated one hundred years of service to local residents. For the last several years, SCCLD has been consistently recognized as one of America’s Star Libraries by Library Journal. In 2014, SCCLD was ranked among the top ten large libraries in the United States in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. In 2014 and 2015, SCCLD won Innovator Awards from the Urban Libraries Council.
The Santa Clara County Library District includes two bookmobiles, an online library, seven community libraries and one branch library serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. In 2014, the Santa Clara County Library District had more than 225,000 library cardholders and welcomed 3.3 million visitors who borrowed 9.4 million items, making it one of the most used resources in the region. Visit Santa Clara County Library District online at www.sccl.org.
Contact:
Nancy Howe/Chris Brown/Lili Smith
Santa Clara County Library District
(408) 293-2326 ext. 3001/3002/3014
