by Robert Loerzel | Sep 24, 2024 | Past Events
The Midland Authors presents Chuck Billington talking about his book The 1963 Chicago Bears WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: The Billy Goat Tavern “party room,” 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. COST: Free and open to all; $5 donation suggested. Books will...
by Robert Loerzel | Sep 6, 2024 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents: An Evening with Author and Journalist Cheryl L. Reed Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, 6:30–8 p.m. Volumes Bookcafe, 1373 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Cheryl L. Reed has shadowed dark and mysterious characters from cops to murder suspects, cloistered...
by Robert Loerzel | Apr 15, 2024 | Awards
The Midland Authors’ annual awards dinner will take place Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan, 22nd floor, Chicago, which features a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. The reception with cash bar begins at 6 p.m....
by Robert Loerzel | Apr 15, 2024 | Awards
April 15, 2024 — The Society of Midland Authors today announced its annual awards, honoring its choices for the best books by Midwest authors published in 2023. In each category, a panel of literary judges chose a winner as well as one or more honorees whose work was...
by Robert Loerzel | Apr 4, 2024 | Awards
After many months of reading, discussing, and evaluating all entries, last week Midland Authors’ judges developed their short lists of semifinalists for our awards competition, which honors books by Midwestern authors published in 2023. After many hours of rereading...