From 10:45 am until 1:00 pm
At West Branch Regional Library and on Zoom
1425 Chaffee Road S. Jacksonville, FL 32221
Lisa Kessler is a bestselling author of passionate, page-turning paranormal fiction. She’s a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her novels have also earned the PRISM Award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.
Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines, and her vampire tale Immortal Beloved was a finalist for the prestigious Bram Stoker Award.
In addition to writing, Lisa is a dedicated teacher and speaker for writers, sharing insights on craft, storytelling, and the business of publishing. When she’s not writing or teaching, she’s a professional tarot reader, manifesting coach, and vocalist. Her Practical Tarot Deck and The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively are now available worldwide. Learn more at https://authorlisakessler.com
Workshop1: Dark Moments: Make Them Earn Their Happily Ever Afters
Every unforgettable Happily Ever After is forged in the fire of a powerful dark moment. In this workshop, we’ll dive deep into pivotal dark moments from classic books and beloved films, exploring why they resonate so strongly with readers and audiences alike. You’ll discover the essential ingredients that make these moments believable and impactful — and learn how to craft your own dark moment to challenge your characters, reveal their true growth, and make your ending feel truly earned and unforgettable.
Workshop2: Dig a Little Deeper: Using All Five Senses for a Deeper Point of View
Want your readers to live your story instead of just reading it? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to tap into all five senses to bring scenes and characters vividly to life. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to layer sensory details naturally and deepen your characters’ perspectives, so every moment pulls readers inside the experience rather than leaving them on the outside looking in.