Local Author Saturday

Join us for this FREE event as four Bend-based authors will be at Roundabout Books from 12:00pm - 2:00pm to talk about their books. Authors will be seated around the store to talk about their books at your convenience. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Molly Golden is an educator who now enjoys writing books for children. As a young child, she was rarely seen without her favorite stuffed animal. Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit is her debut children’s book. Her second book, No One Told Sandra Day O'Connor What to Do: The First Woman to Serve on the United States Supreme Court, releases in May. She lives in Oregon, where she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family. 

Daniel Seddiqui is a multi-time international bestselling author, inspiring keynote speaker, and educational and travel entrepreneur.  His unwavering curiosity and love of people has led him to become the Most Traveled Person in American History, discovering the country in uncharted ways that focus on various career, cultures, and environments.  He’s widely known for working 50 Jobs in 50 States, becoming an inspiration to millions that suffer economic hardship and self-identity.  He’s appeared on countless international media outlets, such as CNN, Fox News, Psychology Today, TIME, Inc., MSNBC, NPR, Today Show, World News Tonight, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, USA Today....and many others.

Rebecca Locklear develops interactive educational books and resources in a variety of fields and has contributed to publications such as The Mayflower Quarterly Magazine, The Military Review, The Choral Journal, Homeschool Life Magazine, and Wreck & Rescue Journal. She also wrote and directed over 40 productions for the 80-student Central Oregon History Performers that highlight actual historical events using music, art, dance, and drama. Away from her computer, Rebecca applies her boundless energy to activities as diverse as hiking, learning to drive a team of horses, saving beached pilot whales, and surveying historical bastion fortifications.

Tyler Roberts grew up in the Pacific Northwest’s wheat field country. There, he met numerous interesting characters and draws on those experiences when writing. Tyler’s stories are not just narratives but mirrors of the human condition. His well-developed characters, unique blend of raw emotion, and relatable plots draws readers in, making them feel a part of the story. His rich descriptive style, a hallmark of his work, takes his diverse audience on a journey through life’s most universal themes—love, tragedy, forgiveness, redemption, and salvation. His latest work – “Jack and Scarlett,” creates a deep emotional connection with the reader. It entertains, provokes thought, inspires faith, and connects readers to his characters. A sequel is in the works.