Casey McQuiston (they/them) is the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop, Red, White, & Royal Blue, and I Kissed Shara Wheeler, as well as a pie enthusiast. Born and raised in Louisiana, they now live in New York City with Pepper, a poodle mix and semi-pro personal assistant. Casey will discuss their writing process and the inspiration for their stories. The discussion will be moderated by Hollie Smurthwaite, a winner of the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author contest.

This event will be live on Zoom on January 18, 2023 at 6 pm CST. Registrants will receive a link to the recording 3-5 days afterwards for on demand viewing. It will also be live streamed to the Galena Public Library Facebook page. This event is part of Galena LitFest 2023.