Thanks to the Rollins Winter Park Institute, I was recently able to see and hear, in person, two world-renowned nonfiction writers speak right here in Central Florida--Bill Bryson and Sy Montgomery. I found both of them inspiring and can heartily recommend their latest books to you.
Bill Bryson's most recent book, The Road to Little Dribbling, takes the reader along…
Funny man and bestselling author Bill Bryson charmed a packed arena on February 22, 2016, at Rollins College as part of the Rollins Winter Park Institute. Bryson, a master storyteller both on the page and at the microphone, thanked the many members of the audience for being there and said an author is never quite sure…
Bill Bryson
The end of February brings two exciting opportunities for nonfiction lovers. First, Monday, February 22, head to the Warden Arena at Rollins College for Notes from All Over: An Evening with Bill Bryson. You may be familiar with Bill Bryson, the author of many works of creative nonfiction including A Short History of Nearly Everything and the popular…
If it’s February in Central Florida, it’s time for Rollins College’s Winter with the Writers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for the entire month, an acclaimed writer takes the stage to read from his/her work, talk a bit, and answer questions from the audience, and it’s all free.
Sy Montgomery and Christopher. Photo by Ian Redmond.
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