Authors and editors Julie Brooks Barbour and Mary Biddinger will present on their recently published book, A Mollusk Without a Shell: Essays on Self-Care for Writers, which features essays by ten writers who share advice on caring for the artist behind the creative work. Each essayist also includes a writing prompt to help spark inspiration for readers. This volume is ideal for writers at various stages in their careers, from beginners to midcareer writers to those returning to writing after time away.

Barbour and Biddinger will share selections from their book and discuss their process with the audience. A limited number of signed copies of the book will be available.