Speed Date with a Book
Spring Multi-Author Panel
Tuesday, April 08
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brigham City Library
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)Meet six authors! Find out more about their books and writing lives and bring any questions you have for them on writing or their paths to publication. This event is part of National Library Week.
Meet authors Tiffani Ballingham, Laura Huffman, Eric Swedin, Shawn McRory, Heather Frost, and Rebecca McKinnon as they pitch their book(s) in a fun "Speed Date with a Book" format. Q&A will follow the book pitches. (Learn more about each author below in our Author Bios and Websites section.)
Event Information
Book signing and book sales information: A book signing will follow this event. Each author at this event will handle their own book sales.
Registration: Registration for this event is not required, however, if you register you will receive an event reminder via e-mail, and if you opt-in to a text message, also a text reminder.
Access information: Register for the Zoom webinar version of this event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ClKbbTJkRG-vGSeQ4Qjddw
Author Bios & Websites
Author: T.K. Ballingham
Author Bio:
Tiffani (T.K.) Ballingham lives in Utah with her two children and three cats. Winter is her least favorite season. She lives for summers at the pool, in the mountains, or just sitting on the porch watching the sun set. Writing has always been a passion, and thanks to some of her favorite authors creating seminars and Masterclasses, she was able to refine her craft. In November you can find her at the local library laboring with other creatives over an idea that will hopefully produce 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo.
Author Website: None
Author: Laura Huffman
Author Bio:
Laura Huffman, author of The Gluten-Free Pantry: How to Save Time, Money, and Effort in the Kitchen, grew up in Logan, Utah, and earned a degree in Medical Technology from Utah State University. Her background in science and medicine proved invaluable when she set out to make church dinners accessible to individuals with celiac disease and food allergies. Determined to create safe and inclusive meals, she developed a gluten- and dairy-free cream soup, ensuring that casseroles could be enjoyed by everyone in her congregation.
This experience sparked her passion for adapting recipes to be allergy-friendly. In 2011, Laura founded Vivian’s Live Again, a business dedicated to providing gluten- and dairy-free products. To further enhance her offerings, she studied related food science and nutrition, allowing her to develop a wider range of high-quality products.
In her book, Laura shares the insights and expertise she has gained over 13 years in the gluten-free industry. Her goal is to empower individuals with dietary restrictions to enjoy a tastier, more convenient, and healthier lifestyle.
Author Website: www.viviansliveagain.com (This link will take you away from the Library's website.)
Author: Eric G. Swedin
Author Bio:
Eric G. Swedin is a professor of history at Weber State University. A science fiction novelist, he has won the Sidewise Award for best alternate history novel.
Author Website: www.swedin.org (This link will take you away from the Library's website.)
Author: Shawn McRory
Author Bio:
Shawn McRory grew up in Brigham City and enjoys being back in the community he was raised in. A 2008 Box Elder High School graduate, Shawn went on to get his Bachelor's in Exercise Science at Utah State University before receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Eastern Washington University. He currently works as a Physical Therapist at Brigham City Community Hospital and loves it.
Shawn has always loved reading, and writing a book has been a goal of his since he was little. He made several attempts in the past, but ultimately lost interest and moved on. With six young kids at home who enjoy stories about magical adventures, Shawn finally found the motivation he needed to write a book, completing The Enchanted Archive in 2024.
When he has free time, Shawn also enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, golf, tennis, woodworking, and hiking. He is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this panel at Brigham City Public Library.
Author Website: None
Author: Heather Frost
Author Bio:
Heather Frost is a #1 Amazon bestselling author who writes closed-door, high-stakes YA/NA fantasy romance and paranormal romance. She is the author of the Seers trilogy, the Fate of Eyrinthia series, and Esperance. Her books have been Whitney Award and Swoony Award finalists. She has a BS in Creative Writing and a minor in Folklore, which means she got to read fairy tales and call it homework.
When she’s not writing, Heather likes to read, travel, and re-watch the Lord of the Rings. She lives in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains in northern Utah.
Author Website: www.HeatherFrost.com (This link will take you away from the Library's website.)
Author: Rebecca McKiinnon
Author Bio:
Rebecca McKinnon enjoys playing with her imaginary friends and introducing them to others through her writing. She dreams of living in the middle of nowhere, but has been unable to find an acceptable location that wouldn’t require crossing an ocean. Her books have been finalists and nominees for the Whitney and Swoony Awards. She's written in several genres, but her most popular books are time travel romance and cozy mysteries.
Author Website: www.RebeccaMcKinnon.com (This link will take you away from the Library's website.)
This event is part of National Library Week. For more info, please visit www.brighamlibrary.org/nlw
Brigham City Library
The Brigham City Public Library is located between Main Street and 100 East, northeast of the old courthouse.