- September 7, 2024
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An Ormond Beach author will host a book signing for her debut novel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.
Claudia Chianese, a former college professor, will lead a discussion about becoming a self-published author at the event, to be held at Soraya Café at 156 E. Granada Blvd. Chianese will also read passages from her book and answer questions.
She began writing after reading a notice in a newspaper about a Florida Writers Association meeting that was going to be held at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, according to a press release. Three of her short stories were published in FWA's anthology collections.
Her novel, titled "Morningside Drive," was released on May 3. It tells the story of Joy Webb Garner, who returns to her childhood home in Daytona Beach after the sudden death of her husband. She had fled her hometown as a Stetson University freshman who learned she was pregnant and believed her father was a murderer, according to the press release.
"Thirty years later, Joy finds a lot of resentment and slammed doors on her way to uncovering the truth," the press release states.
At the book signing, there will be homemade quiche and baklava with a choice of hot or cold beverage available for $25. Reservations required. Call Soraya Café at 386-265-0137.
"Morningside Drive" is available at most online bookstores including Amazon, Barnes &Noble and Books-a-Million. It's also available in Volusia County’s regional libraries of Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Port Orange.
