With local authors Jennifer Renson and Ben Chiappetta!
Jennifer Renson and Ben Chiappetta present a Writing Roundtable where we will be discussing the writing process, including our tips for overcoming writer's block, the importance of scene change dividers, choosing a book cover, and if there is time available, the publishing process.
We suggest that those attending should bring one of their favorite books, as dissecting what makes those books their favorite amongst all others, can help them with their own writing journey and a notebook and pen for optional note-taking.
Class is suggested for teens and adults. Registration is requested, but not required. Participation will be limited to 20 people.
Ben Chiappetta discovered his love of science fiction as a child reading the golden age classics by Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Frederik Pohl. A techie at heart, Ben has spent his career working with information systems. Inspired to tell his own stories, Ben published his first novel, The Genesis Sphere, in 2017 and his second, The Martian Resurrection in 2024. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters in New Jersey.
Jennifer Renson's passion for writing began in childhood. Since then, her career has spanned from articles in Lost Treasure Magazine and Fansided websites to her self-published works including poetry (Eo: Go, walk, ride, sail, pass, travel, Uncharted), historical fiction (Aoh), fantasy (Carousel), and romance (The Poet and The Magician). Presently, she is a mother and wife living in New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her plethora of hobbies, which include photography, cross-stitching, films, and history. She will be continuing Aoh's story in the sequel titled, "Aoh Part II" as well as starting her next historical fiction novel.
Join us for Jersey Cape Con 2026 on Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 4pm at the Court House Library!
Jersey Cape Con is a free, all-ages library event that brings the feeling of a large comic con into your local library. You can shop from local vendors, meet local authors, play board and video games, attend workshops, and more!
Registration is not required for this all-day event. For more information, please email jerseycapecon@cmclibrary.org or call (609) 463-6350 ext. 352!
AGE GROUP: | 18 or older | 15-17 Years | 13-14 Years |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Education |
