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Key Events
In the Shadows of Hartford
Six contemporary photographers put a 1930s frame on Hartford with black and white images inspired by the book. Douglas Hyland, Director, New Britain Museum of American Art, awards Best of Show. Works by Christine Breslin, Alan Budney, Phil Fortune, Marcia Reid Marsted, Michael Zych and Arthur Simoes.
Artists Reception Downtown Library, Reading Place 2nd Floor
Sunday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.
Exhibition open March 2-May 31
 Big Read 2008 Keynote Event
Join us for a lively talk and Q&A session with Phillip Margolin, author of 12 New York Times Bestsellers.
Downtown Library, Hartford History Center
Friday, March 14, 7:00 – 10:00
 Steven Torres, author of the Precinct Puerto Rico mystery series and The Concrete Maze, speaks about his writing process, the inspiration for his novels and stories, and how he became a published and award-winning writer.
Downtown Library, Atrium
Saturday March 29, 1:00 p.m.
Writing your Mystery
Grace Edwards is a 30 year member of the Harlem Writers Guild and author of the Harlem-based Mali Anderson Mystery series. Learn how to construct characters to which the reader can connect and a plot where the hero is sealed into the problem with no apparent way out (if there's an escape hatch, there's no story.)
Register online at www.hplct.org/calendar or call (860) 695-6324.
Albany Branch
Saturday March 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
How to Write Thrillers in your Spare Time for Fun and Profit
Phillip Margolin
Learn practical techniques for writing a novel from start to finish while managing a full time work and family schedule.
Register online at www.hplct.org/calendar or call (860) 695-6324.
Downtown Library, Program Room 3rd Floor
Saturday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Writing Investigation, Action and Suspense
Award-winning book reviewer Hallie Ephron teaches the most effective ways of using description, movement, dialogue, and internal dialogue. Learn how to create powerful forward momentum.
Register online at www.hplct.org/calendar or call (860) 695-6324.
Downtown Library, Program Room 3rd Floor
Saturday, March 22, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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This project is part of the Big Read, an initiative of
the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with
the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts
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