Anica Mrose Rissi conducted a wonderful writers’ workshop at the Ocean City Intermediate School on October 5. Rissi, an accomplished author of picture books, chapter books, and novels for middle grade and young adult readers, spoke to fifth graders about her approach to writing. Following her presentation, the students had the opportunity to practice the art of writing a mystery as told in text messages. The students were bursting with great ideas! She will conduct a similar program for seventh graders on October 7.

Kate Quinn, bestselling author of historical nonfiction books such as The Alice Network and The Briar Club, captivated a room full of fans at the F & V’s annual Author Luncheon on October 1. Her engaging presentation centered on her love of reading, researching, and writing and the setting was perfect, at Ocean City’s historic Flanders Hotel. Quinn shared stories of her experiences and those of some of her characters, including the ones in her latest novel, a fantastical adventure, The Astral Library.