Meet the Authors features two Ohio University alumni—Cori McCarthy ’05 and Kurt Dinan ’93—at the Athens Public Library on Saturday, May 7, from 3 to 4 p.m.
The young adult writers will talk about and read from their recently released books, McCarthy’s You Were Here and Dinan’s Don’t Get Caught. Books will be available to purchase, and a Q&A and book-signing will follow.
About Cori McCarthy
Cori McCarthy
McCarthy earned a B.A. in Creative Writing from the College of Arts & Sciences. After graduation she completed UCLA’s Professional Program in Screenwriting and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Appalachian Ohio. In 2011, she earned an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, according to her website.
You Were Here book cover
In You Were Here, Jaycee is dealing with her brother’s death the only way she can—by recreating Jake’s daredevil stunts. The ones that got him killed. She’s not crazy, okay? She just doesn’t have a whole lot of respect for staying alive.
Jaycee doesn’t expect to have help on her insane quest to remember Jake. But she’s joined by a group of unlikely friends—all with their own reasons for completing the dares and their own brand of dysfunction: the uptight, ex-best friend; the heartbroken poet; the slacker with Peter Pan syndrome; and Mik. He doesn’t talk, but somehow still challenges Jaycee to do the unthinkable—reveal the parts of herself that she buried with her brother.
McCarthy’s gripping narrative defies expectation, moving seamlessly from prose to graphic novel panels and word art poetry. From the petrifying ruins of an insane asylum to the skeletal remains of an amusement park, You Were Here takes you on an unforgettable journey of friendship, heartbreak, and inevitable change.
“Cori McCarthy’s gripping narrative defies expectation, moving seamlessly from prose to graphic novel panels and word art poetry, perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Jennier Niven, and Jandy Nelson. From the petrifying ruins of an insane asylum to the skeletal remains of the world’s largest amusement park, You Were Here takes you on an unforgettable journey of friendship, heartbreak and inevitable change.” -excerpt from book jacket
About Kurt Dinan
Kurt Dinan
Dinan earned a B.S. in Education from the Patton College of Education, majoring in English. He is a high school English teacher living in Cincinnati. His debut novel, Don’t Get Caught, was released in April of 2016, according to his blog.
“Let the prank war begin…Ocean’s 11 meets The Breakfast Club in this entertaining, fast-paced debut filled with pranks and cons that will keep readers on their toes, never sure who’s pulling the strings or what’s coming next.” -excerpt from Don’t Get Caught book jacket
Get even. Get revenge. Just don’t get caught…
Don’t Get Caught book cover
When Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable, epic prank-pulling Chaos Club, he has to ask: Why him? After all, he’s Mr. 2.5 GPA, Mr. No Social Life. He’s Just Max. And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule #4: Be suspicious. But it’s also his one shot to leave Just Max in the dust….
Yeah, not so much. Max and four fellow students—who also received invites—are standing on the newly defaced water tower when campus security “catches” them. Definitely a setup. And this time, Max has had enough. It’s time for Rule #7: Always get payback.
Let the prank war begin.
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