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Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
Series Building: Creating Sustainable Plots & Characters in Series Fiction
Nipomo Library
918 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA
May 2, 2026
10:00am – 3:00pm PT
Coastal Dunes Branch
California Writers Club
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm PT
Sharing techniques and insights from her own successful Milford-Haven series, Mara will share 4 key components for successful fiction series writing:
Core Elements-Core Values – These will define how unique and strong your writing will be.
Theme & Premise – Plot Blueprints, Bookstore & Website homework.
Character Arcs – Development of each character, how they interact, back stories, goals.
Crystal Clear Characters – Deep dive using techniques to develop details about each character.
This is an interactive program with handouts.
Plan to enjoy a working session that will make a difference in your writing!
Book Signing & Light refreshments following the presentation
Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s Both!
Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe
1016 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos Bay, California
Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe Website
http://www.volumesofpleasurebookshoppe.com/
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mara Purl, Anne R. Allen, Tony Piazza, Lida Sideris, Christine Ahern, Rolynn Anderson
Join these awesome Central Coast authors for their popular “Book Drama” Event! Wearing multiple hats, acclaimed coastal mystery authors shall alarm, intrigue, delight & amuse you with their dramatic skills as they take turns performing scenes from their latest works!
Book Signing & Light refreshments following the performance!
