Related Stories

Aspiring authors should chase their dreams with backup plan in tow

Local author Judd to have book signing for newest release "Circus Train"

William T. Cozby Library to host author Stephen Harrigan

Former CHS student takes passion for writing to next level

Writing a book is a solitary activity–months of being shut in a room, your eyes glued to a screen. On Saturday, author Jennifer Mathieu will break out of that shell when she visits Coppell to speak about her latest release: the young adult novel Moxie.

The event at the Cozby Library and Community Commons is from 7-8 p.m. Moxie is Mathieu’s fourth book, and tells the story of a young girl who starts a feminist revolution in her small town high school.

“It’s really rewarding to go out and talk to people about what you like to write about,” Mathieu said. “Because I am here in Houston, I do a lot of events in Texas because it’s easy for me travel. [But] I’ve never been to Coppell, so I’m looking forward to that.”

During the event, Mathieu will present a short slide show, which will detail her writing background and the process she follows to complete a book. Additionally, she will dedicate time to speaking specifically about Moxie. The presentation will end with Mathieu offering tips for aspiring writers; afterward, she will answer questions from the audience.

“I believe they will also be selling copies of my book while I’m there,” Mathieu said. “So I can autograph for anyone who wants to buy a book.”

Follow Pramika @pramika_kadari