Karen Yaffe Lottes and Dorothy Pugh have collaborated on “In Search of Maryland Ghosts: Montgomery County.” Karen is an historian and museum educator. She worked for many years as education director for the Montgomery County Historical Society (MCHS) and is currently a museum consultant. She has developed site-specific and county-wide local history programs,… Continue Reading
GBF Blog
Librarians of Congress: Protecting America’s Treasured Books
by Karen Leggett Abouraya In its 237 year history, the United States has had 43 presidents. But in almost the same amount of time, there have been only 13 Librarians of Congress – which gives you a clue about how… Continue Reading
Q&A with Kathleen Kinsolving
Kathleen Kinsolving began her writing career in 2010 with her father’s biography, “Gadfly: The Life and Times of Les Kinsolving – White House Watchdog.” Her second book, “Dogs of War,” took her 13 years to research and write. Kathleen currently teaches English at Centreville High School in Clifton, Va. When she isn’t teaching or writing, she supports… Continue Reading
Q&A with Katy Kelly
Katy Kelly , the author of two popular children’s series based in Washington, D.C., “Lucy Rose” and “Melonhead,” grew up on Capitol Hill. As the daughter of two journalists, she knew what would be involved in pursuing a career as a reporter… Continue Reading
The Line
Below is an original work of “flash fiction” by GBF 2013 author Tommy Greenwald . THE LINE I was waiting at the end of an incredibly long line at my local book festival to meet my favorite author, Ted Hauser, when I… Continue Reading
Q&A with Tara Conklin
Tara Conklin ’s debut novel, “The House Girl,” is a New York Times bestseller and #1 IndieNext Pick. She is a writer and lawyer living with her family in Seattle, WA. Her short fiction has been published in the “Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology” and… Continue Reading
WWII History at the GBF
Though the greatest war in world history ended some 68 years ago, we continue to struggle to get our arms around it. Hundreds of books come out every year – fiction, non-fiction, and even children’s – that call our collective… Continue Reading
Q&A with Shelby Smoak
Shelby Smoak ’s book, “Bleeder: A Memoir,” narrates his college struggles as a severe hemophilic who contracted HIV via a blood transfusion. His poetry, fiction, and nonfiction essays have appeared in journals and magazines such as Northern Virginia Review, Cucalorus, Juice, The Crutch, New Thought… Continue Reading
Writing Workshops for Kids & Teens
Writopia Lab to Host Free Writing Workshops for Kids, Teens at 2013 Gaithersburg Book Festival Gaithersburg, Md. – April 2, 2013 – Burgeoning young writers will have a chance to explore their creative side, learn about prestigious writing competitions and… Continue Reading