Author Talks

Award-Winning Author • Historian • Speaker

BRING HISTORY TO LIFE

Carolyn Summer Quinn brings research, storytelling, and visual arts together in dynamic presentations. She has written over twenty-two published works, including biographies, WWII historical fiction, and cozy mysteries. A Kean University graduate in Theater and Media, Quinn makes every talk vivid, engaging, and memorable.

AUTHOR TALKS & KEYNOTES

1. The True Story Behind Gypsy

  • Focus: Biography, archival research, American pop culture, and theater

  • Featured Book: Mama Rose’s Turn: The True Story of America’s Most Notorious Stage Mother

  • Overview: Separate historical fact from theatrical legend. Quinn explores Rose Thompson Hovick, her archive-driven process, and the ethics of writing about complex figures.

  • Best For: Historical societies, arts organizations, theater groups, and public libraries.

2. Weaving History into Fiction: Stories of Resilience and Hope

  • Focus: Historical novel writing, WWII studies, and worldbuilding

  • Featured Books: Until the Stars Align, To Bloom Like a Tulip

  • Overview: Discover how historical fiction gives voice to ordinary families in extraordinary times. Quinn shares ways to balance accuracy with emotional depth.

  • Best For: Book festivals, historical fiction clubs, and community lectures.

3. Crafting the Perfect Whodunit: Plots, Puzzles, and Characterization

  • Focus: Mystery craft, pacing, and character development

  • Featured Books: Death of a Dream Seller, Once Upon a Safehouse, Cloudy with a Chance of Answers

  • Overview: Learn how to build intricate puzzles, plant subtle clues, balance humor with suspense, and create memorable characters.

  • Best For: Creative writing workshops, library author visits, and cozy mystery conventions.

PRESENTATION DETAILS & LOGISTICS

ParameterSpecifications
Format OptionsKeynote (45-60 min), Interactive Workshop (90 min), Panelist / Q&A
DeliveryIn-person (Libraries, Festivals, Universities) or Virtual (Zoom/Webinar)
AV RequirementsStandard microphone (lapel or podium), projector & screen (HDMI)
Book SalesBook signing and post-event meet-and-greet available upon request
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