Brentwood Literary Stroll Was a Huge Success

Brentwood Literary Stroll Was a Huge Success

by | May 12, 2023 | Literary Stroll

 More than 200 book lovers gathered in Downtown Brentwood May 7 for the Friends of the Brentwood Library Literary Stroll. The stroll was funded with a grant from the City of Brentwood and supported by the Downtown Coalition. People visited 10 businesses to hear presentations from 10 authors.

Photos left to right:

  1. Top photo: Event organizer Kim Giuliano (left) and Friends volunteer Lauren Kavaleff
  2. Olga Vidriales (right) and Lori Avon at Corcoran Icon Properties, Team Olga Sells;
  3. From left: Lauren Du Pont, author Diana Mentink, and Lindsay Du Pont, Brentwood Children’s Librarian
  4. Strollers looking for their next stop;
  5. Stephanie Moore at the Emporium
  6. Dorothy J. Wilson at Co Co’s Wine Bar.

Meet the Authors – Brentwood Literary Stroll

Meet the Authors – Brentwood Literary Stroll

by | Mar 14, 2023 | Literary Stroll

The Brentwood Literary Stroll will take place on Sunday, May 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. There will be 10 authors located in 10 businesses/restaurants. Tickets are $5 and are on sale online at https://brentwoodlibrary.brownpapertickets.com. For more information contact Kim Giuliano at [email protected]

We are very excited about this year’s lineup of authors who are listed below.

 

An Exciting Group of Authors for 2023 Friends of the Brentwood Library Literary Stroll

Rosie Bank – She is a health coach who has published four books about creating a healthier life in spite of your family history.

Michael Barrington – His experiences traveling the world as a missionary priest and then member of Rotary International have enriched his variety of books.

T.L. Bequette – He is a criminal defense attorney who has written two Joe Turner Mysteries, and the first one received numerous awards.

Mark Clifford – His experiences in the Marine infantry and over 25 years as a Police Officer have enriched his writing as a journalist and fiction author, and he helps survivors of trauma through his podcast.

Jim Hamilton – He is a writer of non-fiction, a memoir, and relationship self-help who strives to help people enhance their lives by improving the way they connect with others.

Carol Jensen – She has taught classes and written several books on the history of Eastern Contra Costa County.

Josephine Mele – Her sense of humor, travel experience, and love of food make her fiction and non-fiction an enjoyable read.

Dana Mentink – She is a national and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 40 mystery and romance novels.

Dorothy J. Wilson – Her autobiography, Look! I Can Fly, is inspiring as she tells of overcoming the difficulties of growing up in the segregated South to lead a successful life.

Stephanie Moore – Gallup-certified strengths coach Stephanie Moore brings her proven method for finding,and living, a path of true joy and fulfillment in The Gifted Journey: Five Transformative Steps to Uncovering Your Unique Path.