Ever wondered what it takes to go from a rough draft to a published book? Here’s your chance to find out!
On Wednesday, April 20, Professor Ann Wertz Garvin will give guests a sampling of her book, On Maggie’s Watch, and will share her personal journey from first draft to published novel.
On Maggie’s Watch
by Professor Ann Garvin
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3:30pm
Andersen Library TV Area on Library main floor
Synopsis: When a very pregnant Maggie Finley returns to her Wisconsin hometown from the big city, the safe haven she and her husband are seeking proves elusive as they learn their neighbors might have dark secrets. On Maggie’s Watch is a novel that examines how priorities shift after the loss of a child.
Garvin is a professor of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Coaching at UW-Whitewater. She teaches courses on Research Methods, Nutrition and other health topics. To learn more, please visit www.annwertzgarvin.com
If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us as early as possible. Requests are confidential. Contact Rebecca Schaller at schaLLerrL22@uww.edu for further information.
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