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York Public Library to host Writers Night on May 23

Cookbook author Shannon Hayes is one of four writers with an eclectic mix of boos, articles and publications to share at the York Public Library's Writers Night on May 23.

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YORK - A diverse group of four authors from Maine, Massachusetts and New York's Catskill Mountains will visit the York Public Library for Writers Night on May 23 at 7 p.m. for an evening of readings and discussion.

Author of short stories, essays, and other nonfiction, Bill Roorbach lives in western Maine and holds the Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. His award-winning short stories and essays have appeared in many anthologies, and his newest book, "Temple Stream," recently won the Maine Literary Award for nonfiction.

Anne Easter Smith, who was reared in England and now lives in Boston, has just published her first novel, "A Rose for the Crown," in which we see one of history's alleged villains, Richard III, through the eyes of the woman who might have been the mother of his illegitimate children.

Daniel Herlihy, from the Massachusetts seacoast, is co-author, with Arthur M. Fournier, M.D., of a new book, "Zombie Curse: A Doctor's 25-Year Journey into the Heart of the AIDS Epidemic in Haiti." In the pages of his book, we follow Fournier to Haiti where he searches for ways to treat patients with AIDS - not only the physical symptoms but also the stereotyping and blame heaped on the victims and the doctors who treat them. All proceeds from the sale of "Zombie Curse" will be donated to Project Medishare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of the Haitian people.

Living on a farm in rural upstate New York where her family raises all-natural grassfed lamb, beef, pork and poultry, Shannon Hayes is author of "The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook." Armed with a keen palate, degrees in sustainable agriculture, years of culinary experience and a hearty appetite, she is on a mission to convince the world that we can save the planet, one bite at a time. Her articles, essays, and columns have appeared in numerous publications, and she has been a featured guest on numerous radio talk shows around the country.

Admission to Writers Night is free, and refreshment will be served. For more information, call 363-2818.

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