Our Mission Statement


The mission of the Long Island Authors Group is to encourage, support and promote authorship, primarily in the Long Island, New York area.

We are a group of local book authors who have joined together to conduct activities and events that add to the availability of our published works while promoting the Long Island writing community.  Our group works with retail bookstores arranging book talks and signings, and conducts events at various locations that are open to the public. 

Our group fosters knowledge and experience by conducting educational seminars on assorted topics such as writing workshops, marketing techniques, promotion strategies, and the use of emerging Internet outlets & new technologies.


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A message from our Founder and Past President

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our website. We appreciate your taking the time to visit. As the founder of the Long Island Authors Group, I can tell you that, what has happened to our organization since the fall of 2007, is amazing.

I assume, since you are visiting this website, you might fall into one of three categories. Either you are just curious, a book-lover, or you are, yourself, an author. If you are curious, look around the website and I’m sure you will find something of interest. If you are a book-lover, may I direct your attention to the authors’ pages to uncover a true treasure trove of books authored by local Long Island writers. Book-lovers will also want to check out the events section to learn the details and dates of our upcoming activities. These events offer a variety of opportunities to meet local writers, have a chance to discuss their work, and even get a book signed.

If you are an author, and you either reside on Long Island or grew up here, consider joining the group. In addition to our events, the group is planning workshops and seminars to help authors hone their writing skills and better market their works. In all cases, you should take a look at our “Mission Statement” to better understand what our group is about.

We like feedback, and look forward to hearing from visitors – book-lovers, authors and those who are just curious. Write to us and let us know what you think.

Warm Regards,

John Cardone

Founder & President

Long Island Authors Group


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Board of Directors  and Officers


2010 Long Island Authors Group, Board of Directors

Phil Keith, President
Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, 1st Vice President
Patrick Astre, 2nd Vice President
Karl W. Brosky, Treasurer
Dorothy McPartland, Secretary
David Axelrod
Anne Surchin
John Cardone, President Emeritus

The LIAG Board meets three times per year.

Committee Chairpersons:

Communications:
John Cardone
Membership: Open
Book Fair Chair: Dorothy McPartland
First Wednesdays: David Axelrod & Suzanne Litrel
Website: Karl Brosky
 

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The Long Island Authors Group is an associate of Writers Unlimited Agency, a not-for-profit educational service.