Noted Author Pays Avon Library A Special Visit

Friends of the Avon Free Public Library

AVON/FARMINGTON, CT — The main booster organization for the Avon Free Public Library recently hosted a big-name author as the keynote speaker for its regular "Author Luncheon" series.

The Friends of the Avon Free Public Library's 13th annual event April 25, featured New York Times bestselling author J. Courtney Sullivan at the Farmington Polo Club in Farmington.

This annual celebration raises funds to support the Avon library’s needs as well as underwriting many of the library’s adult programs (book clubs, author talks, how to write, lectures ranging from classical art to films to history) and children’s programs.

"Sullivan gave a fascinating presentation about her creative writing process and how she went about
researching, planning, writing, and refining her most recent book, 'The Cliffs,' in the same manner as she has developed her previous historically based novels," wrote the Friends in a release.

She then hosted a question-and-answer period with audience members.

Afterwards, Courtney met with some of the guests who had purchased her books for autographs and to take pictures.

Sullivan grew up outside Boston, Mass., and attended Smith College in Northampton, Mass., where she majored in Victorian literature and received numerous awards in writing and literature.

She graduated in 2003 and moved to New York City, where she began working at Allure.

Sullivan later moved on to The New York Times, where she worked for four years.

She now lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.

For further information about the Avon Free Public Library, to obtain a library card, to volunteer and/or support the Friends of the Avon Free Public Library, visit this link.