It was standing room only at Michael Perry’s reading Sept. 22 at the Oshkosh Public Library. A wonderful storyteller, Mike entertained over 135 attendees with readings from “Population 485” and “Off Main Street,” as well as a few side stories. Intimate, warm, and often hilarious, Mike’s 75-minute presentation was frequently interrupted by alternating applause and laughter. And, it's not too late to get an autographed copy of either book - limited copies are available for sale at the Paper Tiger, downtown Oshkosh.
Prior to his appearance at the Library, Mike met with a dozen members of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club for dinner at the Roxy. We were able to ask questions about the writing process, tips on how to get published, the importance of an agent, etc. Mike shared a few stories “behind the stories” and was able to tell us what happened to the people he wrote about in his previous books.
My heartfelt thanks to Stacie, Bethany, Tom and Bob for serving as Mike’s escort, helping set up additional chairs, and assisting with book sales. I'd also like to thank Friends of the Library and Library staff Vicki, Joan, Laurie and Sharon. Thank you all for making the night a huge success!
~ Ruth
