Sunset Salons: Authors
Stories comes alive through the voices of captivating writers! Join us for an evening of literary exploration as acclaimed authors share their journeys, inspirations, and the stories behind their works. Gain insights into their creative processes and discover what it takes to craft compelling narratives. Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the magic of storytelling, this event will leave you inspired and enlightened. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to connect with the minds behind the books!
Featured Panelists
Photo credit Sydney Gregory
Holly Brians Ragusa
Holly Brians Ragusa (she/her/hers) is an interdisciplinary writer, poet, speaker, activist and awarded author of Met the End, Dying to Know Myself In Time and poetry collections Inverse; Informed Thoughts By An Unfit Poet and Tilt a World. President for the Ohio Poetry Association, HBR also serves a range of nonprofits and literary endeavors, and is entrenched in the community. Contributor to Psychology Today and Opinion contributor to The Cincinnati Enquirer and USA Today, her presentations speak to students and organizations across the country. Global citizen and Cincinnatian, she lives with her loves in historic Over-the-Rhine.
J. M. Clark
Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, J.M. Clark is the author of four novels, two of which have risen to bestseller status on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. His works skillfully intertwine the intrigue of sci-fi fantasy with the chill of horror elements. Aside from his literary pursuits, Clark is actively involved in his community, leading writing workshops where he not only teaches but also continuously learns. He humorously admits to spending considerable time grappling with his imposter syndrome, often jesting that it’s a more persistent nemesis than any villain in his books. A married father, he channels his creative energies into his writing and community engagement, crafting stories that resonate with and captivate his readers.
Victor Vélez
Victor Vélez was born in Puerto Rico but raised in New York City. Vélez started writing in the early 80s as a freelance writer. He studied Communication Arts at St. Francis College, in Brooklyn, New York. He is a movie lover, a photographer and an active Salsa and Latin Jazz musician. Author of five poetry books, he teaches at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio where he currently lives.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Drs. Patricia Klein and Reid Hartmann
