On Thursday, Oct. 19, Olympic Peninsula Authors continues its seminar series with a panel of five peninsula authors versed in self-publishing.

The program is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Cost is $5 which helps cover costs of the series.

The authors discuss why they self-publish, what hurdles they face, costs involved, ebooks-versus-print books, and methods of self-promotion. There will be time for questions from the audience.

Moderator for the evening is Heidi Hansen, an OPA founder and self-publisher.

The five panelists include:

• Gene G. Bradbury, a prolific author of children’s picture books as well as poetry and essays for adults;

• Ruth Marcus, an award-winning poet and host of many writing workshops and seminars;

• Linda B. Myers, who authors general fiction, mysteries and writes a column for the Sequim Gazette;

• Jayne Nichols, who writes award-winning contemporary romance and romantic suspense, and

• Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, an award-winning author with deep credentials in traditional and self-publishing.

The next seminar in the series will feature “Self-Publishing How-To’s and How-Not’s.” Details on time and location will be available at the Oct. 19 panel.

Olympic Peninsula Authors was formed to increase awareness of the many fine writers in our community and to offer author support through programs such as this. Contact olympicpeninsulaauthors@gmail.com for more information.