The lineup of our 2025 BWW speakers is here! Mark your calendars, get background on the authors through the links below, and show up for some fascinating insights from these engaging authors. In addition to the workshops at the Barrington White House, BWW members may attend the public portion following the workshop free of charge. Please spread the word about these events!

John Warner, Sunday,  March 9, 2025, Barrington White House

An author, editor, Chicago Tribune columnist and teacher John Warner will discuss publishing trends, craft skills, and writing in the age of AI. Here’s a link to his page: https://redbrickagency.com/john-warner/. Warner is a weekly columnist for the Chicago Tribune, writing about books and the habits of reading at “The Biblioracle.” White House doors open at 1:00pm. BWW talk begins at 1:30pm. Public session starts at 3:00pm.

Libby Fischer Hellman, Saturday, June 7, 2025, Barrington White House

Libby Fischer Hellmann writes thrillers. With seventeen novels and twenty-five short stories published, she has also written suspense mysteries, historical fiction, PI novels, amateur sleuth, police procedurals, and a cozy mystery. To read more about her: libbyhellmann.com. White House doors open at 9:00am. BWW talk begins at 9:30am. Public session starts at 11:00am.

Sara Paretsky, Sunday, September 14, 2025, Barrington White House

Ms. Paretsky is a best-selling novelist, non-fiction and short story writer who will talk with us about her writing process. Here’s a link to her website: https://saraparetsky.com/ Her latest book Pay Dirt, continues her beloved V.I. Warshawski novel detective series.  White House doors open at 1:00pm. BWW talk begins at 1:30pm. Public session starts at 3:00pm.

Thanks to our collaboration with Read Between the Lynes bookstore, author books will be available for purchase and signing at the events.

 Fifth Tuesday speaker bonus

The BWW speaker program will also include speakers at two of our Fifth Tuesday meetings that begin at 9:30am at the Barrington Area Library. Speaker talks start at 10:30am.

 Dr. Elizabeth Trembley, April 29, 2025, Barrington Area Library

A retired English professor and engaging speaker Elizabeth Trembly writes graphic novels and memoir. Here’s a link to learn more about her: https://hope.edu/directory/people/trembley-elizabeth/index.html.

April Nauman, July 29, 2025, Barrington Area Library  

April Nauman is the author of Down the Steep set in the Civil Rights era. She’s published several interesting essays: “Confessions of an Arrogant and Humble Writer” and “6 Tips for Jumpstarting a Stalled Writing Career.” Here’s a link to her website: https://adnauman.com/.

We hope you will enjoy learning from each of these speakers. If you have questions or topics you’d like the authors to address let us know through your manuscript chairperson or leave a comment below.