“I think the public will be quite amazed at just how many writers we have in the Poconos and what a wide, diverse array of genres and subjects are represented by the works of the authors at the expo,” said Rob Ramos, EMPL library assistant.

The event will feature two presentations: a panel at 11 a.m. with Gloria Mallette, Alissa Grosso and me entitled “Using Networks to Promote and Publish” and a discussion at 1 p.m. by author and attorney Michael Ventrella on “The Perils of Self-Publishing.” The rest of the day will be devoted to book sales and discussion. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 1002 N. Ninth St.

Admission to the expo is free. Details in today’s Pocono Record. For more information call EMPL at (570) 421-0800, ext. 13.

The expo will offer two feature presentations: a morning panel of authors and bloggers focused on helping writers get their work published and noticed and an afternoon discussion by Michael Ventrella on “The Pitfalls of Self-Publishing.”

Participating authors must live or own property in Monroe County. They will be offered a space that measures about 36”x36” in exchange for each donated copy of one of their published works to be shared among the public libraries in the county. Authors will be able to sell copies of their publications, meet and greet readers and network with their fellow writers. Authors are responsible for the display, stock, financial transactions and any applicable taxes on the sale of their works.

Authors are required to register in advance for the event. Registration forms are available at each of the participating libraries: Barrett-Paradise Friendly Library, Clymer Library, Eastern Monroe Public Library (including Pocono and Smithfields branch locations), Pocono Mountain Public Library and Western Pocono Community Library. The form is also available online.

For more information, call your local library or Barbara Keiser at EMPL, (570) 421-0800, x13.