Author showcase slated for Saturday at North Haven Library

NORTH HAVEN - Several area writers will participate in a round table discussion about the different ways they get their work out there.

Comprised of a mix of writers published through publishing houses and writers who have opted to self-publish, the event is geared to inspire aspiring writers while educating them on different ways to get their work in print. The discussion is slated for Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m., in the Community Room at the North Haven Library on Elm Street.

“This is the first time we’ve done a program like this,” said Laurel Orazetz, a library technician who organized the event. “If it’s well received we’ll do it again.”

One writer of note is Claire Criscuolo who has owned and operated Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven for more than 30 years. With several published cookbooks under her belt, Criscuolo always encourages other writers.

“I’m always happy to visit libraries because I love how libraries are open to everyone and that a library really is the center of the community,” Criscuolo said. “It’s the perfect place to share ideas and information.”

New Haven native Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent who co-authored “New York a la Carte: Recipes and stories from New York’s best food trucks.”

Also, well-known children’s writer Bethany Roberts will be on hand to discuss her work.

While the event is geared to provide information on the best ways any writer can realize their dream of seeing their book in print, one subject sure to arise is the question of self-publishing.

Publishing houses typically work with literary agents who represent writers. The agent pitches the book to a publishing house. Once the book is accepted, the agent works to negotiate a contract on behalf of the writer. The agent earns a salary based on a percentage of what the author is paid for the book.

In the self-publishing world, writers prepare their own work, then contract with a publisher who, depending on the package they have purchased, provides them with an agreed upon number of copies of the book. Some self-publishing houses offer editing and design services for additional fees. To self-publish a writer would typically pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the type of publishing package they purchase.

Some writers’ self-published books get the attention of larger publishing houses and go on to successful writing careers.

Self-publishing companies, also called vanity presses, include: iUniverse, Vantage Press, Authorhouse and lulu.

In addition to Criscuolo, Penfold and Roberts, the event will feature local writers Jarita Davis, Michael Draper, Ann White Lombardi, Paul Colella, Stephen Darley and Molly D’Andrea.

Saturday’s program is free and open to the public. For details on this or other library programs, call 203-239-5803.
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