Boozy Book Fair: Weaving Your Story with Carolyn Zed

Local author Carolyn Zed will talk about writing and self publishing while guiding you through a weaving on your own mini loom.
About this Event

Hear Carolyn's journey from wild inspiration to drafting to self publishing her debut novel, Ancient, Vast, and Infinite. Learn how patience and passion played roles in the process as you explore weaving on your own mini loom while Carolyn chats about writing, editing, publishing, and more! This is an interactive, hands on approach to an author talk. Come curious and bring your questions.

Attendees are encouraged to register so we can prepare enough supplies.

Carolyn Zed is a multipassionate creator who believes humans are innately creative and that all creative acts are connected. Her debut novel, Ancient, Vast, and Infinite, explores themes of love, loss, and the mystery of belonging woven across thousands of years. Besides writing, Carolyn loves to design knit and crochet patterns, hang out with her family, and learn about cooking and plants.

Galena’s first ever Boozy Book Fair will host a variety of bookish vendors, local authors, beverages, snacks, and music with DJ Jeff D! Cozy vibes for bookish folks.If you're looking for the vendor application, please click here.

Galena LitFest is the thirteenth annual literary festival organized and funded by the Galena Public Library with support from the Friends of the Galena Public Library and in partnership with Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape and Fritz & Frites Bistro. Events will take place throughout January 2027 in-person and virtually.