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Ann Turner Cook, a former head of Hillsboro
ugh High School’s English Department and
a distinguished past president of TWA, will speak on “One Option for Self-Publishing,”
highlighting pros and cons new authors face in deciding among various self-publishing
approaches.
Since retirement, Ann has published a well-received series of murder mystery novels featuring small-town journalist-sleuth Brandy O’Bannon, with settings in Homosassa, Cedar Key and other historic Florida locations.
Forecasting the practical counsel her presentation will emphasize, Ann says, “I strongly recommend paying a professional editor and getting the backing of an agent. Even if you don’t succeed in selling a work, this will assure it is of publishing quality. I found going with an established print-on-demand publisher works well in that you receive a professional-looking volume and don’t wind up with a garage of unsold books. I also recommend having a professional editor you can confer with in person. Prospective novelists must realize writing means a lot of re-writing, and should be willing to take suggestions for revision from their editor.”
Many Tampans recall Ann’s somewhat “secret” identity as the iconic Gerber baby. When she was a few months old, an artist friend of her syndicated comic-strip artist father asked to use Ann as a model for sketching the Gerber symbol that is familiar worldwide. Ann says she followed suit somewhat by taking cues from her own three daughters for creating the heroine of her mystery novel series.
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Date
Wednesday
February 1, 2012
Time
Networking
6:30 pm
Meeting/Presentation
7:00 pm
Location
Barnes & Noble
Carrollwood
(813) 962-6446
We meet inside, in the far right back corner of the store.
Meet Our New Leaders!
Our new officers will officially take the helm at our February 1st meeting. Please come out to support our new leaders and to hear from Ann Turner Cook, a former TWA President, herself!