Writers will convene at Crossroads Library for author showcase

CAMBRIDGE − Writers at the Crossroads has become the place for authors to read and display their latest creations. This year's event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23, at Crossroads Library.

Fifteen years ago, Crossroads Library was searching for a way to bring more adults to the library. That first year, local authors were given five minutes to read either a section from a book they had written or a short story. It drew a small crowd and was the beginning of a lasting friendship between the library and local readers.

Cambridge Writers has been instrumental in organizing this event along with the cooperation of the library. This writing group, led by J. Paulette Forshey and Cindy Stonebrook, welcomes all writers to their meetings every Wednesday at noon in Crossroads Library. They provide information on ways to improve your writing skills, and give encouragement.

Over the years, Writers at the Crossroads has grown and now features well-known authors from not only Ohio, but Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Every author has a table to set up their display of books, which are for sale.

The event will end with a raffle of items donated by many of the authors and area businesses. All proceeds from the raffle are given to the library to use in their children's program. So far, the group has donated more than $3,000.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Showcase of authors planned at Crossroads Library on March 23