Mystery writer James Forrest will speak at the Sarasota Fiction Writers meeting on March 6 at 6 p.m. at Selby Library. He will speak about creating realistic characters. Forrest serves in law enforcement as a lieutenant in corrections. He is a Florida native who incorporates the Sunshine State, screaming dogs and dead bodies into his writing. His first novel was "Eye of the Storm." His second novel, "Black Flag Nation," involves a dystopian America facing corporate political

On June 7, New York Times best-selling mystery and thriller author Lisa Unger addressed our group at Selby Library. Her presentation was filled with insights and humor about a successful writing career and how she approaches character development and character arcs. Lisa has published fourteen books, and her appearance coincided with the publication of her latest novel, Ink and Bone. For more information, please visit lisaunger.com. Lisa reacts to her introduction as her audi