An exciting day awaits you!

10:00am -Start the event with pastries accompanied by coffee or tea. Spend time visiting with the authors, vendors and putting your tickets in the raffle baskets, 20/$10. 50/$20. (cash or check for raffle tickets)

11am-12:30pm – Enjoy the authors presentations followed by  a panel question/discussion by the authors and moderator.

12:30-1:00pm – Purchase the authors’ books that are available and have your book signed. One last chance for raffle baskets and visit the vendors for last-minute purchases.  

1:00pm  – Enjoy a light lunch with dessert (lunch is gluten and nut free).

2:00pm – Check to see if you have the winning tickets for the raffle baskets.

Cost:   The cost of $45 includes entrance to the event, light refreshments when you arrive, authors presentations, and lunch. Seating is limited so register now!  Reservations by May 18, 2026 are required. To purchase tickets: Make checks out to AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh
Mail to: June Maier at 959 Broad Meadow Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15237
Please include your email address to receive an email confirmation.
Seating is limited so get your tickets early. Your participation assists us to raise funds for our scholarships and support our mission for women and girls.

Meet the Authors

Nancy Christie

Nancy Christie is the award-winning author of the Midlife Moxie novels, including the recently released Transforming Tessa, four short story collections, two books for writers and an essay collection. She is the creator and host of the Living the Writing Life podcast, the founder of the annual “Midlife Moxie” Day and “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day, and a popular speaker and workshop presenter. Christie is a member of the Florida Writers Association (FWA) and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).

My love affair with writing started in my childhood. Books carried me into worlds I never knew existed, and, once I learned how to write, my imagination kept me there.

With paper and pen, I could bring people to life who never before existed. With 26 letters, I could create a universe of my own. As an adult, writing is my way of making a connection with the rest of the world. Fiction, non-fiction, essays and books—they are all the tools with which I shape the land and make my home.

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Sally Witt

Sally Witt, a Sister of St. Joseph of Baden, PA, is a poet and historian. She has lived most of her life in western Pennsylvania and her ministry has been largely in the areas of education, history, and community outreach. She has written histories of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Watertown, NY (Sisters of the North Country, 2005); the Holy Spirit Sisters of Pittsburgh (A Hidden Spirit, 2014); and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, KS (Beyond the Frontier, 2020). Her poetry has appeared in The Christian Century, U.S. Catholic, Spirituality, Bearings Online, Soul by Southwest, and other publications.  Her poetry chapbook, Claiming Light and Darkness, came out in 2024 from Finishing Line Press. Another small book of poetry, Winter Hours, is due out in July 2027 from Cinnamon Press. Besides writing poetry, Sally is currently assisting in collaborative planning for placement of archives of religious congregations in western Pennsylvania. She is not sure when she started writing, but she knew by her elementary school years with the Ursuline Sisters of Pittsburgh that writing was essential in her life. Since she is not the only historian or the only writer in her family, it’s likely there is some inheritance here.

Charlotte Wlodkowski

Charlotte Wlodkowski is an author known for her eclectic writings, including essays, whimsical readings, and both fiction and nonfiction works.

About fifteen years ago, I put pen to paper and am enjoying writing ever since. I write essays with the hope of inspiring others. I create characters and worlds to entertain people. Writing gives me an outlet to express the emotions, situations, and surprise outcomes that my short stories provide.

Charlotte Wlodkowski is the author of: Inspirational Essays, Whimsical Readings, Observations from Life, and Fictional and Nonfictional Writings, designed to provide readers with hope, humor, and reflective insights in short, engaging segments that can be read in about fifteen minutes each Her writing often blends personal reflections with creative storytelling, making her work accessible and thought-provoking.

Her writing style is characterized by a mix of inspirational, whimsical, and observational content, reflecting her interest in both personal growth and creative expression. Through her essays and fiction, she explores everyday experiences, societal observations, and imaginative narratives, appealing to a broad audience of readers.