G.S. Prendergast (Supplied)

By Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

G.S. Prendergast

Award-winning author to speak at virtual event

Nov 10, 2021 | 10:04 AM

On Monday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Municipal Library will host a virtual author talk with G.S. Prendergast, a Canadian author of fiction for children and teens.

One goal of the event is inspiring local writers.

“You should probably start writing as soon as you can because it will take time to find your feet. On the other hand, it’s never too late to start. Just give yourself permission to write badly at first!” said Prendergast, offering advice to first-time writers.

Prendergast’s writing has won the Monte Miller Award, the Westchester Fiction Award, and The BC Book Prize. She has also been nominated or short listed for numerous other honors.

“We are excited to partner with G.S. Prendergast and to give our community a chance to hear what publishing looks like for her,” said Meghan Bowman, Library Programmer.

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Registration is required by contacting the library at sylvan.library@prl.ab.ca or 403-887-2130.

The author talk is part of the library’s activities during National Novel Writing Month. The library is also offering prizes and the chance for writers to showcase their work throughout November.

The November activities are inspired by NaNoWriMo, a “non-profit organization that provides tools, structure, community, and encouragement” to writers, according to nanowrimo.org.

“Everyone is a storyteller in one way or another, we’re just here to give them a little extra nudge, support them in their goals, and encourage them to take advantage of NaNoWriMo,” said Corrie Brown, Library Programmer.

More details on the library’s National Novel Writing Month activities can be found at sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca/events/nanowrimo.