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Williamsburg Regional Library Hosts ComicCon
Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) is hosting its third annual ComicCon, an afternoon of fun celebrating science fiction and fantasy for all ages, from 12:30 pm to 4 pm on September 13 at the Williamsburg Library, the Stryker Center, and City Square.
Guests can join local authors Jaqueline T. Johnson*, DL Farrar*, Allison Keli*, and Drema Deòraich for a sci-fi fantasy panel at 2 pm at the Stryker Center. Other special guest programs include a presentation on LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) by members of ORCS LARP, and a Dr. Who panel from the Old Dominion Daleks.
“WRL’s ComicCon has become one of the library’s most anticipated events,” said Adult Services Director Melissa Simpson. “This celebration offers something for all ages and provides an engaging space for fans of science fiction and fantasy to come together and share in the excitement.”
ComicCon will also feature a traditional Japanese drum performance by Tampa Taiko in City Square and a cosplay contest with prizes.
* Denotes CBW member.
Local Author Presenting PowerPoint on Her Novel at WRL
By Jillian Appel July 24, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG — Local Author D.L. Farrar will host a PowerPoint presentation on her novel, “Vincent and the Grief Masters,” at Williamsburg Regional Library on July 26.
Farrar wrote the novel from a short story she had written several decades ago called “Vincent and the Masters of Grief.” Set in 2065, Troy Vincent is wrongly accused of murdering a powerful CEO and condemned to die in the terrifying Virtual Reality Chambers. There he meets a young woman accused of the same murder. Together they must unravel the mystery of who is framing them, while battling demons of their own making.
An android advises them to seek the keys to the elusive Grief Masters, but it means digging deep into their damaged and shattered souls. Read More on WYDAILY
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Short Film Review on the Indy Review
Posted on July 15, 2025
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The Williamsburg Library is now carrying 'Vincent and the Grief Masters' by D. L. Farrar (aka CBW member, Diana Farrar Caron). It will also be available through their catalog. Here is a picture taken 1/8/25 of Diana with Mr. Ben Goldberg of TWL. Someone seeking the book at the James City County Library or the Yorktown Library can ask for it at the information desks in those locations.
