by Robert Loerzel | Mar 20, 2024 | Awards
The Midland Authors is pleased to announce that the books in the six categories listed below have been selected as semifinalist entries for our awards competition, which honors books by Midwestern authors published in 2023. Due to the very large number of entries in...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Feb 20, 2024 | Past Events
From Peoria to Shanghai: Literary Salon Host Bernardine Szold Fritz Talk and Slideshow with Susan Blumberg-Kason, author Bernardine’s Shanghai Salon: The Story of the Doyenne of Old China WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 2024; cocktails 6-7 p.m. and program 7-8...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Feb 18, 2024 | Upcoming Events
Booking Baseball: Writing About the National Pastime Discussion with four veteran SMA members Baseball authors Thom Henninger, Stuart Shea, Judith Hitlner, and Jim Walker WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6pm-8pm WHERE: Turtle’s Bar & Grill, 238 W. 33rd...
by Robert Loerzel | Jan 29, 2024 | Past Events
Demystifying Publishing: How to Get Published and How to Keep Publishing (Hints and insights: What to do once the writing is finished) A virtual panel discussion Demystifying Publishing (recording of event on YouTube) Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 7pm – 8pm CST To...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Jan 8, 2024 | Past Events
The Midland Authors presents a panel discussion on Chicago’s Modern Mayors: Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot Midland Authors presents Chicago’s Modern Mayors – YouTube Voices For Justice: Jonathan Eig: King: A Life – YouTube Tuesday, January...
by Carol | Oct 3, 2023 | Past Events
“The definitive biography of King…. Eig’s book is worthy of its subject.” — New York Times “The most compelling account of King’s life in a generation.” — Washington Post “Eig has created 2023’s most vital tome.” — Philadelphia Inquirer WHEN: Tuesday, September 12,...
by Luke Renn | Oct 2, 2023 | Past Events
WHAT: Three authors discuss their short story collections about small towns in Northern Illinois — both real and imaginary — and the importance of a sense of place. WHO: Janice Deal, author of “Strange Attractors: The Ephrem Stories,” Christina Marrocco, author of...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Jun 27, 2023 | Past Events
Members of the Society of Midland Authors will be signing and selling their books Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, at our tent at the Printers Row Lit Fest — the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. The festival takes place along Dearborn Street...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Apr 10, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for our April panel on children’s literature! Four award-winning authors discuss children’s literature, new books, and writing for young readers—from picture books to middle-grade to young adult. WHAT: What’s new in children’s literature WHO: Zetta Elliott,...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Mar 11, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for March’s’s Society of Midland Authors event at The Cliff Dwellers. David Witter explores how liquor has influenced nearly two centuries of Chicago’s existence. WHAT: Distilled in Chicago: A History WHO: David Witter in conversation with...