Harrison County Library Welcomes Award-Winning Author Marian L. Thomas

ATLANTA - March 6, 2014 - PRLog -- Award-winning author and motivational speaker Marian L. Thomas, will host a free and open to the public, brown bag (light refreshments) seminar on March 14, 2014 at the Harrison County Library.

The seminar is based on a famous quote by Napoleon Hill: "If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." The informative presentation is geared toward the aspiring adult or young adult author. It will cover topics on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, the importance of a great book cover and how to build a solid author platform when you are unknown.

The event will begin at 1:00. The library is located at 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS, 39503. All are invited to attend.

Media coverage of this event is requested.

"I hope that people will walk away from this session with the feeling that they can immediately begin taking the small steps necessary to become a great author," states Marian.

Marian is the author of four dramatic and engaging books, with her fifth title, 'Blue Butterfly' releasing on April 4, 2014. Her books have been seen on national television stations such as: OWN, A&E Network, Ovation Network and featured in print magazines and newspapers. Her titles, 'My Father’s Colors' and 'Strings of Color' both received the USA Best Book Finalist Award. Her books are laced with thought-provoking themes of friendship, betrayal, family strife, and forgiveness. Those who have read ‘Aqua Blue’ or ‘Color Me Jazzmyne’ know that the author writes about strong female characters who are willing to overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams. Her seminars are just as powerful and focuses on the need to overcome obstacles to achieve the goal of becoming a published author.

For more information on the author or her books, please visit her website:  www.marianlthomas.com