Every March, thousands of writers, editors, and publishers flock to the annual AWP Conference to talk shop, trade book recommendations, and unwind with friends and drinks.

This year Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) is throwing its own March shindig at SPACE Gallery. The Alternative Writers’ Party will feature flash readings from 5 debut authors with books out in 2023 and will include plenty of time to mix, mingle, and laugh with new and old friends.

Debut authors include:

• Brandon Ying Kit Boey, author of KARMA OF THE SUN

• Nick Fuller Googins, author THE GREAT TRANSITION

• Jennifer Lunden, author of AMERICAN BREAKDOWN

• Rebecca Turkewitz, author of HERE IN THE NIGHT

• Maya Williams, author of JUDAS & SUICIDE

 Attendees who haven’t preregistered may register at the door.

Doors open at 7:00 pm. Readings start at 7:20 pm.

If you are a Maine author with a 2023 debut and would like to attend Alternative Writers’ Party Portland as an honorary guest, please email Taryn Bowe at taryn@mainewriters.org. We would love to celebrate you too!