Meet The Author Series At National Steinbeck Center--G.M. Weger September 3, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Join us as we celebrate local author G.M. Weger’s award winning book East Garrison, A Novel. At 7:00 p.m. join us  for a discussion of the book and its meaning, the author’s process and a digital presentation. Book-singing and Q&A to follow the talk.

East Garrison asks, "What happens when the soldiers depart and leave the predators behind?" This fictional story unfolds on 28,000 acres of sand, scrub oak, and dilapidated buildings - remains of what once had been one of the largest army training facilities in the U.S. East Garrison interweaves the history of Ford Ord with the tales of four unique individuals caught in a dangerous, life-altering situation in a long abandoned section of the fort, known as East Garrison.

Californian native G. M. Weger has served the state she loves and the parks she's grown to respect by immersing herself in the rural environment and exploring her surroundings. For over 14 years she has been an editor with the Department of Defense, and she writes an on-going column for the Californian Writers Club. G.M. Weger has published numerous short stories and is currently working on her second novel, a true tale about a local family tragedy in the mid-1800s. Her first novel, East Garrison, won the National Indie Excellence Award 2010 for Best Regional Fiction. She lives with her husband and two children in Salinas.

All books must be purchased at the National Steinbeck Center to be signed. National Steinbeck Center One Main Street Salinas, CA 93901 Admission: 831.775.4721

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The National Steinbeck Center offers unique programs all year long that are designed for all ages and backgrounds. These programs bring the legacy of John Steinbeck to life through the creative arts, and through community engagement.

Programs include lectures, films and panel discussions about Steinbeck, history and agriculture; authors talks, art openings and receptions; community-based events such as a Day of the Dead celebration, the popular Kids Club, in which children perform and interact with local artists to explore their own creativity; and the annual Steinbeck Festival.