ROCKPORT — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Library Foundation will host a presentation by international bestselling author Tess Gerritsen in the basement of the Rockport Public Library. The presentation, titled “Turning Ideas into Novels,” will offer an intimate look into Gerritsen’s process for creating compelling stories and unforgettable characters.
Gerritsen will explain how she takes an idea or inspiration from a news story and develops a plot with characters. She will talk about where her ideas come from and the strategies she uses to develop them and write a book.
Maine-based Tess Gerritsen has written 31 suspense novels in her 36-year writing career. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and sold over 40 million copies worldwide. The award-winning author’s work has been adapted into a successful television series, and she has also produced films starring her son, Josh Gerritsen. She is a graduate of Stanford University and studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she received her doctorate.
Space is limited to 75 people for the event at the Rockport Library. To reserve a seat, call the library at 207-236-3642.
