For the love of words: Writers Ink conference inspires creativity

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak played host to a literary extravaganza as the Live Oak and Mayo chapters of Writers Ink came together for the "For the Love of Books" Writer’s Conference. It was a delightful gathering where local authors, each at different stages of their publishing journey, generously shared their wisdom, trade secrets and heartfelt stories with an eager audience. The lineup was as diverse as it was inspiring. From Jewel Gray weaving tales of young adult romance to Jimmy Deas penning Christian fiction with a twist of faith, the authors represented a rich tapestry of genres. Joan Holmes en