Huntley librarian Susan Riddle-Mojica knew there were local authors around town.

So she put the word out for a new event that the Huntley Area Public Library is hosting Saturday, Local Author Fair. The response she got was impressive.

“It’s a very good response, we have authors of children’s stories, illustrators, short stories, memoirs, nonfiction, romance, sci-fi, military and thrillers,” Riddle-Mojica said.

“I was thrilled with the range we got.”

Fifteen local authors will be featured during the fair, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 11000 Ruth Road. Authors will be available to talk about writing and will have books available for sale.

Riddle-Mojica got the idea from other libraries and felt there would be a strong interested because Huntley has a strong local writer’s community, she said. She knows of several local writers clubs, including one in Sun City Huntley that is very active.

There are so many talented authors in the area that she thought it would be worth trying to bring them together, she said.

Visitors can have a chance to talk with authors, some who are self-published or have gone the traditional publishing route, get tips on writing and getting published.

“Given the range of (authors) coming and the range of topics covering different genres, there is something there for everyone. I hope everyone comes out to meet our local talent," Riddle-Mojica said.

Authors participating in Huntley Library’s Local Author Fair include:

• Joy Aavang

        A Lost Adolescence

• Steven Aavang

        In Love with Freedom

• Nancy Bacheller                                

        Images of America: Huntley

• Carolyn Batzlaff

        Fear Them No More 
        Movin’ On-One Woman’s Journey

• David Couzins

        Domers

• Dan Glaubke                                    

        Out of the Loop
        Why?

• Janis Le Forge

        Sand Fly

• Richard McFarland, illustrator    

        Grandfather’s Wrinkles

• JoAnn T. Neis              

        The Other Half of a Broken Heart

• Joseph S. Persaud

        Florence and Adam: A Love Story
        Beguiled Again
        Across Three Continents

• Murray Snow

        On Guard for Thee

• Barbara Weitz

        Teed Up for Love

• Joyce Wold

        God’s Creations 
        Grayson Gorilla Learns to Grin

• Lauren Young

        Pour-Marketing Success Starts with the Right Ingredients

• Joyce Zemba

        A Life Like Nun Other