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Buzz Bissinger worries about the future of authors as the number of bookstores declines and booksellers become more concentrated. He fears both online and retail book sellers will only be interested in the top 100 books.

Matthew Quick, the author of “The Silver Linings Playbook,” tells MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke what his book is about in this video clip. Quick visited the Gaithersburg Book Festival in May. The movie opened in theaters in November and was nominated for several SAG awards in December.

Book critic Ron Charles of the Washington Post attended the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19 where he was asked about how e-readers were impacting the book world. Take a listen.

A Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and the author of four books, including The New York Times bestseller “Friday Night Lights,” Buzz Bissinger tells MCM’s Sonya Burke about his new book, “Father’s Day: A Journey Into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son.” Take a look at this video for more about this tender story.

Eleanor Brown flew to Maryland from her home in Colorado to attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival for the second year in a row and she brought her parents. The bestselling author of “The Weird Sisters” tells us why she thinks the festival is so special.

After performing on NBC’s “The Voice,” Erin Willett is back home in Gaithersburg where she’s enjoying a less rigid schedule. In this video clip, she tells us what it was like to walk back in her room after living in a hotel for so long.

Rockville High School recently hosted a Performing Arts Gala starring 75 theater and dance students who are graduating seniors. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr was in the audience for the show.

We asked “The Voice’s” Erin Willett if she wants people to say hi when they spot her out and about and she said yes. The singer described the singing competition process as grueling and she’s grateful for all her hometown support.

So where can you see Erin Willett of NBC’s “The Voice” next? Well, for one, she is going to be the commencement speaker at Gaithersburg High School’s graduation and she is honored for all the recognition she is receiving. Take a listen.

After appearing on NBC’s “The Voice,” Erin Willett returned to her home in Gaithersburg but she won’t be home long. Willett plans to move to California to pursue her music career. Take a listen.