writers present

Save the date for October 26 when Markus Zusak, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Book Thief,” makes a special Mission Viejo appearance. 

Zusak, who hails from Australia, will discuss his much-anticipated novel “The Bridge of Clay” at 7 p.m. at the Norman Murray Community Center.

Brad Meltzer, one of the nation’s most beloved thriller authors, will discuss his new book “The Escape Artist” on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the City’s popular Writers Present program. The enchanting free presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Brad Meltzer, one of the nation’s most beloved thriller authors, will discuss his new book “The Escape Artist” on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the City’s popular Writers Present program. The enchanting free presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin will present her latest release “The Girls in the Picture” on Wednesday, January 31.

The program begins at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Save the date for Tuesday, September 12 when popular author J.A. Jance appears in the City’s Writers Present program at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Jance is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning mystery author with more than 20 million books in print. Her writing career spans three decades and includes more than 50 books in four different series— “Ali Reynolds”; “J.P. Beaumont”; “Joanna Brady”; and the “Walker Family” along with a volume of poetry. 

One of America's most beloved TV stars – Alan Alda – best known for his role on “M*A*S*H,” will present his new book in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, June 13.
 
This iconic actor and bestselling author will appear in the City’s popular Writer’s Present program at 6 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
 

Local sports icon Julie Foudy, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, will discuss her new book “Choose to Matter: Being courageously and fabulously you” at 6:30 p.m. on May 23 at the Norman P. Murray Center.
 
“Choose to Matter” is for the teenage girl just starting her journey or woman at a critical fork in the road. It's for anyone who needs a little push to find courage, motivation and confidence.
 

Sports and cultural icon Bill Walton will talk about his incredible life and memoir “Back from the Dead” when he visits Mission Viejo‘s Norman P. Murray Center on Monday, April 10.

Walton will appear in a special FREE Writers Present program at 6 p.m. in celebration of National Library Week.

“Back from the Dead” recounts Walton’s devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.

Lesley Stahl, one of America’s most recognized broadcast journalists, will discuss her New York Times bestselling book “Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting” in Mission Viejo on April 21.

This legendary “60 Minutes” reporter will appear in the City’s popular Writers Present series at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Debbie Macomber, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today's most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print, will appear in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, March 21.