TAMPA, Fla. (September 7, 2018) – On Point Executive Center will host its fourth annual Book Fair at WestShore Plaza Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
with more than 100 local authors, bloggers, publishers, artists, literary-themed vendors and local favorite pop up shops at a free event tailored for the whole family.
Authors will be on-site for book signings and conversations about their work, with several well-known publishers available to discuss personal book ventures. If you love to read or have an interest in writing, this is a great day to spend at the Plaza!
“The Plaza corridors will be filled with local authors, bloggers, magazines and publishers seeking to meet eager new readers and fan favorites,” said Karen Gillman, Vice President of On Point Executive Center. “We’re delighted to bring this event back to the WestShore Plaza which is the perfect venue to host to families and the general community.”
Alicia Campos of Happy Art Industries will share her book and a place to sit down and create a ‘paint and take’ canvas or bookmark. The Bay Area Professional Writers Guild (BAPWG) will host 3 tables where their authors will rotate hosting their meet and greet. The Junior League of Tampa will be onsite sharing their cookbook and information about their much anticipated annual event – The Holiday Gift Market by Publix.
One of the registered authors, publishers or vendors will be awarded a $1,000 Business Builder Grant courtesy of Karen R. Mertes and her charity Fulfill Your Destiny.
Both fiction and non-fiction works will be represented, covering all varieties and genres of writing.
“WestShore Plaza is proud to showcase this and many other family friendly events that focus on a love of learning,” said Kristy Genna, director of marketing for WestShore Plaza. “We’re thrilled to be working with our neighbor On Point Executive Center to bring the best of the literary world to Tampa-area readers of all ages and help nurture an interest in reading, writing and imagination.”
For more information about authors at the On Point Book Fair, visit www.facebook.com/onpointbookfair. Authors may register for space here: https://eventslocker.com/events/2018-On-Point-Book-Fair_585. For more information about WestShore Plaza, call (813) 286-0790 or visit westshoreplaza.com.
About On Point Executive Center
On Point Executive Center provides more than 40 years combined experience in the Virtual Office and Executive Suite industry to the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Small business owners can now afford all the luxuries of the larger corporate entities by using our shared services. Entrepreneurs have access to business services when they need them, and pay for them only when they use them, leaving the management and upkeep to us. We know space! Corporate space by the foot, cubical, office, conference room, or fulltime oceanfront suite — By the minute, day, week, month or year — Short-term, long-term, or roaming packages customized to meet your individual needs. Outsource locally with www.onpointexecutivecenter.com
About WestShore Plaza
WestShore Plaza, Tampa’s family friendly shopping, dining and entertainment destination, features 120 retail stores,14 Theatres, a play area and exclusive dining options like Maggiano’s Little Italy, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Seasons 52 and Besito Mexican, as well as PF Chang’s China Bistro, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Irish 31. Located at 250 WestShore Plaza in Tampa (at the corner of Westshore and Kennedy Boulevards), the mall is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and on Sunday, from noon – 6 p.m.
About Washington Prime Group
Washington Prime Group Inc. (formerly WP Glimcher) is a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties. The Company combines a national real estate portfolio with an investment grade balance sheet, leveraging its expertise across the entire shopping center sector to increase cash flow through rigorous management of assets and provide new opportunities to retailers looking for growth throughout the U.S. Learn more at www.washingtonprime.com.
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