FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Russell L Drake
Phone: 724-584-3813
Email: russell1895drake@gmail.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Calling all writers, readers, and creative minds!
The Toastmasters Writers Forum invites you to “Ignite Your Spark, a special event designed to celebrate storytelling, foster inspiration, and connect authors with their audiences.
Friday, April 25, from 5:00–7:30pm, at the Crown Plaza Suites Pittsburgh , local Toastmasters are hosting an evening filled with engaging discussions, book sales, autographing, and a dynamic Writers Roundtable where authors will share insights into their craft. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or an avid reader, this event promises to spark creativity and meaningful connections.
We are honored to welcome Distinguished Toastmaster and Accredited Speaker Sheryl Roush, an award-winning author and professional speaker. Sheryl will participate in the event, showcasing her books, including Heart of a Toastmaster: True Stories by, for, and about members of Toastmasters International. This officially TI-sanctioned collection from 135 members, received the “Best Anthology” Award from the International Book Awards. Several of her other HEART BOOK SERIES titles will also be available, including those previously featured at BORDERS bookstores: Heart of Mother; Heart of a Woman (English); Corazón de Mujer (Heart of a Woman Spanish version); Heart of a Woman in Business; and Heart of the Holidays (Yuletide). Additionally her Solid Gold Newsletter Design, originally published for Toastmasters, became a marketing communication course book at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
Meet and Support Local Authors – Explore a diverse selection of books available for purchase and signing.
Writers Roundtable – Gain valuable insights from seasoned authors on the art of writing, publishing, and storytelling.
Ignite Your Spark – Engage in thought-provoking discussions and fuel your passion for writing.
Attend this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow literary enthusiasts!
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Writers Roundtable Chair Russell L Drake at 724-584-3813.
This event is held in conjunction with the District 13 Toastmasters Conference, held at the same location, on Saturday, April 26, 2025,
https://d13tm.com/events/spring-conference/
Theme: Ignite Your Spark!
The Conference is HYBRID. Sheryl Roush, CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in New York, is the featured Keynote presenter, with three on-site sessions. Registration is available here.