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Author Reception Fundraiser

  • University of Southern Maine, Portland Hannaford Hall Portland, ME 04101 (map)

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Maine Lit Fest Event - Day 7

Before the event featuring Brandon Taylor and Lily King in conversation, MWPA and a wonderful collection of writers and supporters will host a reception to benefit the Maine Lit Fest. During a week of free events and conversations in Waterville, Portland, and online, this is our one moment to pass the hat.

Guest Authors will include Samaa Abdurraqib, Kristen Arnett, Kerri Arsenault, Megan Frazer Blakemore, Adrian Blevins, Sarah Braunstein, Jaed Coffin, Susan Conley, Myronn Hardy, Robert Perišić, Mira Ptacin, Betsy Sholl, Debra Spark, Lynn Steger Strong, Melissa Sweet, Phuc Tran, Catherynne Valente, Arisa White, and Monica Wood.

And our hosts (many of whom are also guest authors) will include: Maile Buker, Brock & Lane Clark, Kitty & Bob Davis, Joan Dempsey, Patricia Dodd, Tess Gerritsen, Rick & Elsie Hobbs, Jennifer Jacobsen & Don O’Grady, Candace Karu, Senator Angus King & Mary Herman, Lily King & Tyler Clements, Annie Leahy & Mike Carey, Wil Morton, Richard & Barbara Russo, Lincoln & Allison Paine, Kristina Powell, Gayle Lynds & John Sheldon, Chuck Radis, Barbara Ross & Bill Carito, Bill & Anne Stauffer, Rebecca Traister, and W.S. Winslow.

We will also be joined by most of our Lit Fest Founders (many of whom are also guest authors) and are grateful for their early support. Those founders including Stephanie Cotsirilos, Deborah & Robert Cummins, Robert & Margot Kelley, James Krosschell, Kathryn Olmstead, Marilyn Moss Rockefeller, and Bill Roorbach.

Tickets for this special event are $100 for one or $150 for two, and all proceeds go to supporting the Maine Lit Fest. Please click on the button below to purchase a ticket. Space is limited, and we expect tickets to move quickly.


Earlier Event: October 5
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