Mercer County Library Author Event

Saturday September 26, 2026.

There was a nor’easter storm. Heavy rains. Closed roads. Downed Trees. Power outages.

The Mercer County Library in Lawrence planned a big author event with dozens of authors. They still went on with the event as planned.

The storm that day was powerful. Other events got cancelled. Not the library!

I drove 49 miles to this event. I am an avid reader looking to finally meet some people or just see a few authors again. Parking was tough because so many other readers went. The panel had an audience. The authors for the panel were M. Flagg, Maria Imbalzano, Delia Pitts and Tom Tracy. What a line up. I took notes on their publishing journeys. I knew M. Flagg won awards for her latest book. Delia Pitts has been in several book-related magazines. Her book, “Troubled in Queenstown,” has been a big best seller.

Every author on the general floor had a line of readers at their tables.

The first author I saw was Ted Delgrosso who wrote the “Ted’s Tales” series of books. I bought the recent book in the series. He told me about his writing journey and how he does all types of events.

Maria Alexander was there. I’ve met her at multiple events in the past. I messed up because I thought I had  “Need You Now” in paperback. I should’ve actually bought it there. Next time Maria.

The Kelsey Review shared their guidelines for submission. I see DS Whitaker on Facebook all the time. She was there. I’ve met Beck Erickson at other events. She has three popular books.

It’s encouraging for new authors trying to learn the business see so many authors in one place talking about the industry, supporting each other and buying from each other.

For readers this was a chance to meet the wordsmiths. You get a chance to get a book straight from the author. When I go to events like this, I leave with a bag full of books. I had quite a few this time. I have flyers to look up more books.

This event was a fun time. I got a lot out of it and plan to go back next year.