Local author to speak at Pine Island event

Pine Island author Wendy Howell Mills will be speaking about "The Excavation of a Mystery: What

Mills Goes into Writing and Researching a Mystery" at the Art, Authors and Archeology 2008 celebration to be held at the Randall Research Center on Saturday, Jan. 12.

Mills, who has four published mysteries to her credit, is a resident of Saint James City. Her latest book is "Island Blues", a humorous, appealing romp set on a tropical island.

"My talk should be of interest to anyone who likes books and was ever interested in what goes into the writing of one," says Mills. "I think it will be a lot of fun."

The Art, Authors and Archeology celebration will be featuring authors, artists, craft demonstrations, tours of the

"There will be a lot of fun things to do" says Mills. "No matter what your interests, there will be something for everyone. And it's free!"

Mills will be speaking at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the classroom in the pavilion on the Calusa Heritage Trail at the Randall Research Center at 13810 Waterfront Drive, Pineland. For more information about Mills' signing schedule go to www.wendyhowellmills. com.