Brian Freeman - Author

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$719
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Cottonwood
Cottonwood
Project Overview

Minnesota author Brian Freeman presents a program about his work including his newest novel, 'Alter Ego.' Freeman will talk about his writing process, including what inspires him to write his novels.

Project Details

15 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$719
Other Funds Leveraged
$50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees learn about the writing process, including aspects of character development and publishing. The author will talk about his first book and how he works with continuity in subsequent novels. It is hope that some who may not be familiar with his writing will start reading the first Freeman novel published. The library will be viewed as an excellent source for obtaining reading materials. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Those in attendance had a most enjoyable morning. Mr. Freeman read the first chapter of his new book and all were anxious to dive right into it. He spent some time explaining how he decides where a book will take place and spends extended time in those areas to get the details just perfect. He named his character Frost Easton from seeing the road signs for two southwestern Minnesota towns. Those in attendance said they look forward to reading more of his books in the future.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Westbrook (venue)

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200