26 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 

OUR COMMUNITY

T

he Detroit Writing Room 
announced the return of 
in-person book events 
with a 2023 Author Series held at 
the historic Whitney mansion in 
Midtown Detroit. The intimate 
experiences take place in the 
Whitney’s Music Room (January-
April) and outdoor garden (May-
June), weather permitting.
Guests will enjoy drinks and 
hors d’
oeuvres during a meet-
and-greet with the author. The 
event will also include an author 
talk, opportunity to ask questions 
during Q&A, book signing and 
raffle drawings. Space is limited 
to 50 guests. The Detroit Writing 
Room has partnered with 
Detroit independent bookstore 
27th Letter Books for guests to 
purchase books in advance and 
onsite.

The talks will be held the last 
Wednesday of every month 
from 7- 8:30 p.m. Featured 2023 
authors include: 
• Jan. 25 - Wayne State 
University President Dr. M. Roy 
Wilson, The Plum Tree Blossoms 
Even in Winter
• Feb. 22 - City of Detroit Arts 
and Culture Director Rochelle 
Riley, That They Lived: African 
Americans Who Changed the 
World
• March 29 - Columbia 
University assistant professor of 
pediatrics Dr. Rebekah Diamond, 
Parent Like a Pediatrician
• April 26 - ProPublica inves-
tigative reporter Andy Kroll, A 
Death on W Street
• May 31 - Honorable Judge 
Rosemarie Aquilina, Just Watch 
Me

• June 28 - Pulitzer Prize-
nominated journalist Desiree 
Cooper, Nothing Special
The Detroit Writing Room 
offers writing coaches and has 
also held virtual book clubs the 
past two years during the pan-
demic. Readers from Detroit 
and across the country joined 
in for the experiences and 
met award-winning authors 
and public figures, including 
former Detroit Mayor Dennis 
Archer, Tony Schwartz, Michael 
Zadoorian and many others.
Detroit Writing Room founder 
and CEO Stephanie Steinberg 
said she’s thrilled to return to 
in-person book events and 
host the series at the beautiful 
Whitney mansion. “The Detroit 
Writing Room 2023 Author 
Series provides a unique oppor-
tunity for readers to meet notable 
authors, ask questions during 
Q&A and celebrate writers with 
Michigan ties,
” Steinberg said. 
“
And there’s nothing like getting 

a book personally signed by an 
author you admire.
”
Wayne State University Press 
Director Stephanie L. Williams 
noted that “Wayne State 
University Press is delighted to 
continue to grow our wonderful 
relationship with the Detroit 
Writing Room. We are thrilled 
to have three of our authors 
featured in their 2023 program-
ming, and we look forward 
to mingling with readers and 
authors at The Whitney.
”
Single tickets are $60, which 
includes appetizers and one glass 
of wine, champagne or beer. A 
2023 Author Series Pass can be 
purchased to attend all six events 
for $300 (a $60 discount) and 
receive 15% off books. Passes and 
single tickets may be purchased 
as gifts for the holidays, birthdays 
or other celebratory occasions. 

Read more about each author and get 

tickets at detroitwritingroom.com/2023-au-

thor-series.

The intimate events include meet-
and-greets with high-profile authors, 
book talks, signings and more.

Detroit Writing 
Room to Host 
A Monthly 
Author Series 

