Oklahoma Books and Authors Showcase will be take place on Saturday, October 9^th.  The celebration of Oklahoma Books and native Oklahoma Authors, open and free to the public, will take place in the Embassy Suites Ballroom, 3332 South 79^th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

          The Showcase is designed to promote talented authors from Oklahoma as well as books that touch on our great state.  Many authors representing several genres will be present to autograph their work.  Attendees are free to enjoy browsing and shopping among some of the finest fiction and non-fiction books and authors Oklahoma has to offer.  Both non-fiction and fiction are represented through several genres, including but not limited to: Genealogy, History, Inspirational, Genealogy, Children, Romance and much more.

    Non-Fiction authors of genealogical and historical interest Showcased include: Carrie Cook, Fredrea Cook, Mike Fisher, Cecil Gomez, Sally Jadlow, Joe Jared, Carolyn B. Leonard, Robby McMurtry, M. Carolyn Steele, Steve Warren, William Welge, and Frank Whinery. Historical and genealogical subject matter include Biography/Autobiography/Memoir, Genealogy/Family History,and  History/Geography.

    Fiction authors of genealogical and historical interest participating include: Joe Harwell, Vickie McDonough, and Sherrilyn Polf, as well as a few non-fiction authors who also write fiction.

In conjunction with the Showcase, a genealogical seminar is also being presented.  William Welge, Director, Archives and Manuscript Division, Oklahoma Historical Society will share his wealth of knowledge with those attending.  Unfortunately, registration for this year's seminar has closed, however the hosts of the weekend's events are committed to offering genealogy educational opportunities on a yearly basis..

A special dinner will kick off the weekend activities, on Friday evening.  “Dinner with Oklahoma Authors” is also open to the public, by reservation, with profits benefiting the Friends of the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives.  This event is sure to bee something special.

All three separate, yet complimenting, events are being presented by the Gregath Company of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, with the cooperation of the Friends of the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives.  More information about the Showcase is available at www.gregathcompany.com/workshop/show or by calling 918-542-4148.  It is the hope of those involved, that by showcasing the vast talents of Oklahoma authors, books dealing with our state and archival studies within the state’s premier archival repository, those attending will come away with much more than knowledge.