Press Release
Press Release

Nationally bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe returns to Milwaukee for holiday book event

Monday, Nov. 21st at 7 p.m. at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave.

By - Nov 4th, 2016 12:04 pm
A Lowcountry Christmas

A Lowcountry Christmas

New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will return to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 21st for a special signing event at Boswell Book Company. Monroe, who has published more than 20 books, will celebrate the release of her first holiday novel, A Lowcountry Christmas, at the bookstore. The Holiday Book Signing is on Monday, Nov. 21st at 7 p.m. at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave.

Monroe once lived in the Milwaukee area and worked at the Milwaukee Area Technical College to create an English as a second language (ESL) program. Monroe still has family in the area. She will be joined by her brother and author Jim Cryns, who will be signing copies of his novel Marry Her Anyway. This will be their first book signing together.

ABOUT THE BOOKS

In A Lowcountry Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe, Marine Taylor McClellan returns home from Afghanistan with PTSD to his financially-stressed family. Taylor’s struggle with PTSD and his family’s lack of understanding further strain the holiday spirit. Through the miraculous gift of a service dog, Taylor and his family are lead on a journey to rediscover their strengths, family bond and the true meaning of Christmas.

In Marry Her Anyway by Jim Cryns, a blind date leads to a whirlwind courtship for Kate and Brody. Wedding bells are in the air for the couple, but Brody must secure permission from the father of the bride. Neither are prepared for his refusal. Will they follow their hearts despite the consequences?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mary Alice Monroe is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for writing books that delve into the complexities of relationships and the connections people have to the environment. Monroe currently lives outside of Charleston, SC. Monroe’s books are published worldwide. Learn more at maryalicemonroe.com.

Jim Cryns has published five books and has an extensive career as a freelance writer, contributing to major publications throughout Wisconsin. Learn more about his books at www.amazon.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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