Join Jolene Philo, author of the popular West River Mysteries, as she shares stories and pictures of the real-life people, places, and events that inspire her books.
Jolene will read an excerpt from See Jane Dance!, the latest addition to the series, and answer questions. Her books will be available for purchase and to get signed.
Jolene Stratton Philo discovered Laura Ingalls Wilder and Encyclopedia Brown in elementary school and has been fascinated by the prairie and mysteries ever since. The West River Mystery Series brings both loves to life for readers of all ages. She taught country school in Camp Crooks, South Dakota where she and her husband Hiram lived for seven years when they were first married. They then moved to central Iowa where she taught, and they raised their family. They now live with their daughter, son-in-law, and their two children. Jolene instills book love into her grandchildren by reading to them as often as she can. You can keep up with her reading and writing adventures at her website, www.jolenephilo.com.