Friday speaker schedule in the Venice Centre Mall Community Room:

2pm - Panel 1: Today's Youth Market

Featuring: Kim Cool, Stacy Dekeyser, Clarissa Thomasson

3:30pm - Panel 2: From Inspiration to Publication - 4 Authors Tell Their Story

Featuring: Don Bruns, Susan Klaus, Diane Sawyer, Richard Wickliffe

5pm - Master Class with Don Bruns - Developing Characters - $20; see venicebookfair.com for details

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception