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Grayslake AuthorFest
Catch Holly Davis at the Grayslake Annual AuthorFest, where she will be signing copies of her debut novel:
A Diamond Bright and Broken
Sixteen-year-old Cadence was born with the ability to cry tears of diamonds–a secret talent her parents have abused to climb the royal ranks thanks to the infinite source of wealth. At their command, she cries diamonds to pay for the pricey treatments for her sister’s neuromuscular disorder. Regardless of the pain, she’ll do anything for her sister, who weakens by the day.
When the prince heckles Cadence at the King’s Summer Solstice Ball about her sister’s disability while dancing in the ballroom, she’s left on the verge of tears, threatening to expose her power. She is saved by a mysteriously charming girl who sweeps in to take the next dance—and the single diamond Cadence cried. The stranger reveals the Magi Queen sent her to tell Cadence that she’s a mage, and that her power is a curse.
Yearning to discover the secrets behind her powers, Cadence sets off for the City of Magi. To claim the life she wants, Cadence must embrace her power—before she loses the bright spots in her otherwise sad existence. After all, even diamonds can shatter.
She’ll be signing books, plus will be featured on a panel!
The 3rd Annual AuthorFest returns on Saturday, June 21st! This FREE event takes place inside the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum and outside along Hawley Street. Founded by local writers from Lake and McHenry counties and supported by groups and individuals throughout Grayslake, Illinois, the third annual Grayslake AuthorFest is an event you’ll want to add to your calendars!
Here you’ll find over four-dozen authors, have the chance to participate in activities such as attending author panels, workshops, open mic poetry, and more! This Old Book also hosts a Youth Creative Writing Contest for age groups beginning as young as age 4 up to age 18.
The Grayslake Arts Alliance will have an Artist Trading Cards creation station and all ages are welcome to create an artist trading card to trade or keep. Create your own leather bookmark with step by step guidance from GAA member Sam the Jam Artist. Both activities are FREE and all supplies will be provided.
Grayslake Arts Alliance members will also be offering published books from their member authors and a wide array of bookish art including handmade art, bookmarks, greeting cards and more from their artist members!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
The first 200 people in attendance receive swag bags. Bags donated by the Grayslake Village Center.
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