Each year for the past nearly 30 years, the Southern Christian Writers Conference (SCWC) has nurtured and encouraged writers of all ages and genres. Whether they write fiction, nonfiction, children’s books or devotionals, writers find the conference — held annually in June — has something for everyone.
“We love to do as much as we can to encourage and support Christian writers,” said Cheryl Wray, coordinator of the SCWC. “Our annual Southern Christian Writers Conference workshop is our main event, but we love to offer other events to authors.”
Last year SCWC expanded it’s reach past writers to include readers as well when it debuted a book expo. And the expo is back again this year.
On Feb. 1, Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham, will host the 2020 Southern Christian Book Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The expo is an opportunity for readers to browse books written by local and regional authors, meet and have those authors sign the books, listen as authors read selections from their best works, explore the services offered by professional vendors and win door prizes.
“Last year we had more than 50 authors display their books and this year we hope to have even more,” said Wray. “We also will be recognizing the winners of the first-ever SCWC Notable Book Awards at the expo and can’t wait to honor those authors of both fiction and nonfiction books.”
Books for every taste and every genre will be available — Christian living, mystery, humor, romance.
“We wanted to do something for those avid readers who especially love faith-based nonfiction and fiction books,” Wray said. “This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet authors, buy books from local, state and regional authors and enjoy time with others who also love to read.”
The expo also will feature food trucks and local vendors for guests to visit between book browsing.
‘Quality books of faith’
“The Southern Christian Book Expo is a wonderful opportunity for both writers and readers. It offers a place for writers to share their books with the public, and it gives readers a great place to find quality books of faith,” Wray said.
The Southern Christian Book Expo is sponsored by the SCWC and The Alabama Baptist/TAB
Media. (TAB)
For more information, search for the Southern Christian Book Expo on Facebook or email scwritersconference@gmail.com.
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