Meet The Author

With a PhD in Linguistics and an itch to correct every grammatical error in sight, Bobbie Hendrick set out to write a cozy mystery of a different sort- one with a grammar-preserving heroine setting the world to rights. And that is how The Case of the Misplaced Modifiers became the first book of The Mariah Mistral Grammar Mysteries series. Join the author as she discusses her writing process, does […]

Drawing from her own personal journey and professional expertise, author Leah Hadley will share insights from her book, Intentional Money — a practical guide to building financial independence, navigating life transitions, and making confident money decisions that align with your values. Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply want to take control of your financial future, this event will offer real-world strategies […]

Cleveland-based author Kaylee Downing explores how people form beliefs in modern society and how much of our thinking is shaped by what we’re exposed to rather than what we arrive at independently. Drawing from her book Socrates Isn’t Dead, she examines how modern discourse influences the way ideas are adopted, reinforced, or dismissed. You are invited to step back from the noise to take a […]

Judge David Davis led an important and fascinating life. Who else can boast that they had a pillow fight with Abraham Lincoln, masterminded his dark horse 1860 presidential nomination, sat on the U.S. Supreme Court and served as president pro tempore of the Senate? Retired Illinois judge Ray McKoski joins us remotely with a presentation telling the story […]

Jim Sweeney’s latest book is a collection of bawdy stories from Cleveland’s colorful past. From a burning river of whiskey to the World’s Longest Striptease; from the bank robber who used a business card to crooked politicians, it’s all there. Come hear the stories civic leaders would sooner forget. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.   

On December 5th, 1928, a secretive early meeting of the American Mafi a was to take place at Cleveland’s Hotel Statler. The Cleveland Police had other ideas and raided the hotel. What happened next has been a topic of mystery and debate for decades. Author Don Billie has written several Cleveland-focused books, including the recent […]

Regina Brett, a Pulitzer Prize finalist (2008 and 2009) and five-time Ohio Associated Press award winner, is an acclaimed journalist and author who has inspired readers with her lucid, helpful and uplifting writing. “The best is yet to come” is one of the most famous life lessons penned by Cleveland-based author and columnist, Regina Brett. […]

The Winter of My Soul is a deeply personal memoir that traces one woman’s journey through the lasting impact of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic mother. With clarity and compassion, the author explores how early emotional wounds shaped her sense of self, her relationships, and her understanding of the world. Join Susan […]