November is National Novel Writing Month. This series shines a spotlight on local authors. They’ll answer questions about their craft, where ideas come from, publishing experiences~ as well as read from their work. Learn how from those that have conquered. Room 259

Today’s author~ The Weekly Standard calls J. Mark Bertrand ?a major crime fiction talent, ranking him alongside Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbø. The author of three novels. "Back on Murder", "Pattern of Wounds", and "Nothing to Hide", Bertrand has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston.