Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

The Jax Book Fest 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 21, at the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a local author spotlight on Roy Glenn, a multi-genre author known for his urban suspense novels, particularly the Mike Black Saga.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Roy currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. The Mike Black Saga includes titles such as "Rise To The Top," "Queen," "The World Is Mine," and "Money." In addition to the saga, Roy has written other novels including "It's Only Love," "Will You," "Give Me All," "Since I Had You," and "Fling." He is also a member of the Authors Roundtable of Florida.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Roy and 70 other local authors at the event.

Source: Jacksonville Public Library | Jacksonville FL

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

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