ZOOM: Virtual Author Talk with Vanessa Riley
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. This week, Vanessa Riley will discuss her book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
When and Where
Date and Time
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Live webinar. Registration required.
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