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If you are looking to learn about screenwriting, craft the perfect mystery or generally sharpen your writing skills, the Gaithersburg Book Festival and The Writer’s Center (TWC) can help. TWC will be leading a series of free writing workshops during the fifth annual Gaithersburg Book Festival, taking place Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz spoke at the authors’ reception the evening before the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Take a look.

Over 18,500 people visited this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival. Now in its fourth year, this annual literary event is putting Gaithersburg and Montgomery County on the map as a cultural destination. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Officials said 17,000 people visited the festival last year. Below are some more images from this year’s event.

The Gaithersburg Book Festival will take place on May 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Gaithersburg City Hall grounds. The family-friendly festival includes author presentations, book signings and numerous workshops. The schedules for the presentations, discussions and author signings is available on the Gaithersburg Book Festival website and summarized below.  View or print […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), Jud Ashman, to talk about the significance of the literary event for the city of Gaithersburg and Montgomery County. Take a look. You can find out more information about the May 18 GBF on its website: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with Gaithersburg Book Festival Founder Jud Ashman to get an insider’s look at the May 18 festival. In this clip from their conversation, they talk about the MTV VJs who are coming to the festival and the possibility of a Redskins sighting. Take a look. For more information about […]

In this webisode of the Gaithersburg Book Festival Insider you will meet the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s secret weapon: Becky Meloan. Meloan, a Gaithersburg resident, tells us about some of the authors presenting at this year’s event. Take a look.

In this webisode of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Insider, GBF Founder Jud Ashman talks with Author Recruitment Volunteer Becky Meloan about the outstanding lineup of nonfiction authors. Take a look:

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is just a few weeks away so start planning your day. The festival includes author presentations throughout the day. This year, the format differs slightly as the presentations focuses on author pairings and panel discussions about hot topics. The schedules for the presentations, discussions and author signings is available on the […]

Prophecy Author Ellen Oh tells us the difference between a Dragon King and demon in this interview with Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Founder Jud Ashman. She also explains what it took to get her latest fantasy novel published. Find out more in this webisode of the GBF Insider: You can meet Oh and dozens of […]