Two Sequim educators are poised to bring selections from their in-the-works novels at the next Fourth Friday Readings, set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at The Lodge’s media room, 660 Evergreen Farm Way.

Kimberly Minard’s mystery, “Fresh Meat,” is about murder at the roller derby. Melee Vander Velde’s suspense novel, “Faces in Stone,” is about a sculptress who creates terrifying images.

Minard has a Master of Arts degree in English literature and says she deeply loves all things mysterious. When not writing, she can be found teaching high school English online, reading and knitting — sometimes all at the same time. She lives in Sequim with her husband and daughter.

Vander Velde has tripped all over the world living from New Zealand to Fresno, Calif., but now calls Sequim home. When she isn’t reading or tapping away at the keyboard, she’s working as a counselor at Sequim High School or hanging out with her three favorite people: husband Derek and their daughters.

An hour of five-minute open mic readings follows the two featured speakers. Interested writers should come early to submit their names. Participants are asked to rehearse in advance; readings are timed. For guidelines, email lindabmyers@yahoo.com.

This is a free event. Readings begin at 6:30 p.m. but attendees are encouraged to arrive by 6 p.m.