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For Natalie Ramos, a native of the Caribbean island Trinidad and Tobago, writing has been a passion since she was very young.
“After collaborating with other local authors and their books, I was inspired and decided to take the time to publish my own, so that I could share my dreams through words with others.”
—Natalie Ramos
Ramos believes her book, “The Rude Awakenings of Spoken Word, Poetry’s, Quotes, and Dreams,” is appealing to readers because “the poetry and quotes that are written deal with day-to-day issues that people face and can relate to, like family, relationships, death, and laughter, so it helps readers to have a better understanding of situations that they no longer have to face alone.”
Ramos is looking forward to the Local Author Showcase not only to network with other local authors like herself, but also so that she can educate the public.
“I am looking forward to reading some of my poems and sharing a copy of my work with others, meeting other local authors like myself, interacting with and educating the audience on how to become a publisher, and just getting feedback on their views of my book and personal interest in writing their own story,” she said.
Jack Grossman loves writing, from songs and creative writing to advertising copy. He has always thought about writing a book, and became close friends with Charlene Schiff, the subject of his book, “Child of the Forest,” during the 12 years it took him to write it.
“When I heard a story [of Charlene Schiff] firsthand at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, I knew immediately that this was a story that needed to be told to the world.”
—Jack Grossman
While “Child of the Forest” is the only book Grossman has written so far, he is working diligently on producing it into a feature film. Grossman, originally from Florida, believes his book has proven to have massive appeal among readers due to the nature of the true and compelling story.
“It is an amazing story of love, hope, and survival of a young girl during humanity’s darkest time,” he said.
LKNConnect writer Ellen Stafford interviewed Jack Grossman, read more here.
Meet Natalie Ramos, Jack Grossman, and other local authors at the Local Author Showcase at the Mooresville Public Library on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place in the Selma Burke Room, located on the library’s main floor.
Contact Megan Mosher at the Mooresville Public Library at 704-663-1062 with questions, or email her at [email protected]. The Mooresville Public Library is located at 304 South Main Street.
A lifelong Mooresville native, and a library associate at the Mooresville Public Library. I am in charge of marketing and promoting events taking place at the library. An avid sports fanatic. I especially love Davidson Wildcats basketball, Atlanta Braves baseball, and NASCAR.
