A Conversation & Book Signing with Best-Selling Author Stephan Pastis

Stephan Pastis, the creator of the widely syndicated comic strip Pearls Before Swine, stops by Bookstore1Sarasota to discuss his transition into writing middle-grade fiction. The author will address the development of his bestselling Timmy Failure series and the logistical challenges of adapting his cynical, adult-oriented humor for a younger demographic. Following a brief presentation on his creative process and illustration techniques, Pastis will take questions from the audience and sign copies of his latest releases. The evening offers fans of his acerbic comic work a direct look at the mechanics behind his distinctive narrative style.