Sterling Public Library Hosting Book Signings June 1 and 4

***Press Release***

Sterling Public Library will be hosting book signings for two authors.  On June 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. former Sterling resident Susan (Gertner) Davis will be at the library.  Susan will talk about her books before the signing.

Mrs. Davis now lives in Inman Kansas and loves to write about people and places that have touched her life.  While growing up on a small farm between Iliff and Padroni she dreamed of writing a short story about their daily lives and experiences.  Now she has written several books.  Her first book was “Small Farm & Big Family” which has sold out.  Susan’s latest book “Ancestery’s Journey” will be available for sale.

Susan never gave up her desire to write.  After marrying Ben, she saw a tiny ad in a magazine about a correspondence writing course offered by the Institute of Children’s Literature.  Mrs. Davis enrolled and after completing the course, discovered what it felt like to have her stories rejected by publishers.  Her first published short story was about learning how to drive on the farm.  It was printed by the Colorado Fence Post in 1989.  The editor continued to print many more stories, poems and puzzles that she submitted.  Since 2003 Mrs. Davis has written a monthly children’s column for the Plains Fence Post.  Her short stories also currently appear in Prairie Times.

One June 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Tony Graff will be at the library to talk about his book “Juniper Crescent” and autograph copies.

In Tony’s book Oksanya suffers from muscular dystrophy or did until an operation cured her.  This operation called the Isis operation is listed as a miracle cure.  It can cure cancer, genetic disorders and extend human abilities beyond their natural limits.  Oksanya was cured by having the corrupted genes replaced by the genes of a cheetah.  It gave her the cure she was looking for and she developed the ability to fun faster than anyone else.  However, society is drawing a line.  Either this is the miracle cure we have been waiting for or it is the latest toolbox for criminals.

Tony was born in Junction City, Kansas and later made Colorado his home. He currently lives in Sterling with his wife, Megan.  His writing career began in 2008 with Juniper Crescent.  When he isn’t writing, you can find him reading a young adult novel, crocheting or enjoying an episode of Doctor Who.