WHO: Tim Dorsey is a New York Times bestselling Florida mystery/thriller writer who has written 12 novels featuring the character Serge Storms.

WHAT: Dorsey will be giving an author talk to benefit the Library.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22, 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: the Interlachen Country Club, 2245 Interlachen Court

WHY: As a special way of celebrating the Library's 125th anniversary and as a fundraiser

DETAILS: Tickets are $57.50 and they include program admission, a delicious lunch prepared by the chefs at Interlachen Country Club, and a signed copy of a hardcover Tim Dorsey novel. Dorsey will be available after the program to personalize and sign additional books.

CORPORATE TABLES: Corporate tables are available for $650 and include admission for 10 guests, preferred seating, and recognition at and after the event. Call Mary Gail Coffee at 407-623-3486 for more information or to order your corporate table.

Scroll down to read the full press release about our Time Dorsey Author Luncheon.

 

Winter Park Public Library Welcomes Author Tim Dorsey

     As part of the Winter Park Public Library's 125^th Anniversary Celebration, it is welcoming New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey for a luncheon and author talk on September 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Interlachen Country Club.

     Attendees will be entertained by mystery/thriller writer Dorsey as he regales the crowd with tales of bringing to life his trademark character Serge Storms, star of 12 novels.

     Admission will include a delicious lunch provided by the chefs at the Interlachen Country Club, as well as a signed copy of a Tim Dorsey hardcover novel.  Dorsey will be available after the program to personalize books.

     Tickets will be $57.50 with all profits supporting the materials, programs and services of the Library.  They will go on sale August 18 at www.wppl.org/dorsey and at the Library. Corporate tables of 10 are available for $650 and include preferred seating and recognition at and after the event.

     Dorsey, who lives in Tampa, is well known for his series of Florida crime capers written in a style reminiscent of Dave Barry or Carl Hiaasen. His 13^th novel, Electric Barracuda, will be released in January 2011 and will again feature the Serge Storms character, who is a both a serial killer and scholar-aficionado of all things Floridian.

     The Library is located at 460 E. New England Ave., and Interlachen Country Club is at 2245 Interlachen Court, both in Winter Park.

     Founded December 9, 1885, the Winter Park Public Library is celebrating 125 years of service to its community.  Originally consisting of a few dozen books housed on the front porch of an early city resident, the Library is now home to around 200,000 items including books, movies, audiobooks, music, videogames, software, newspapers and magazines. It also provides high-tech, Internet-based resources and educational programs for everyone from infants to retirees.