author john szablewski nov. 7th 11-1
Meet & Greet with John Szablewski
November 7th , John will be in store from 11am-1pm to sign copies and chat about his newest book I Hate Bluegills.
about john
John Szablewski is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo State where he’s earned two Bachelors Degrees -Television and Film Arts (2013); Art Education (2017); Masters Degree in Creativity and Change Leadership (2021). Prior to being an art educator, Szablewski worked on numerous television and film projects as a line producer or unit production man
John Szablewski is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo State where he’s earned two Bachelors Degrees -Television and Film Arts (2013); Art Education (2017); Masters Degree in Creativity and Change Leadership (2021). Prior to being an art educator, Szablewski worked on numerous television and film projects as a line producer or unit production manager. Such projects were completed for AMC, Netflix, and Starlight Media. Szablewski is also a screenwriter, who’s screenplay “The Horrors of Public Transportation” was nominated for the Michael Collyer Award from the Writers Guild of America, East in 2011, and his screenplay “The Quota” was named an honorable mention in the Sceencraft Short Screenplay Competition in 2015. In 2017 Szablewski became an art educator, winning the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo Award for education, as well the Barb Schillawski Mautz and Bruce Elliott Art Education awards from SUNY Buffalo State. Szablewski enjoys graphic design and painting – his two mediums of choice! His painting, “A Quiet Queen City” won the audience choice award at Queen City Fine Arts Studio in April 2020. When Szablewski is not teaching, he is an active member of the Buffalo theater community as a theater reviewer (BuffaloTheatreGuide.com) as well as a musician, actor, and director. Szablewski sits on the Board of Directors at Aurora Players, in East Aurora.
meet & greet with author terri lilga nov. 21st 11-1
Santa's Simon: All is well in the Land of Glee, where elves like Santa’s Simon are preparing for Christmas. But when the Snow Dragon breaks all the toys and steals Glee’s Crystal Queen just days before Christmas, will Simon be brave enough to save the Queen. . .and Christmas? Come along with Simon on this exciting adventure as he uses courage and kindness to make this a Christmas to remember!
There's a hubbard in my cupboard: When a boy and his dog, Beatnik, suspect something strange is happening inside their kitchen cupboard, they decide to investigate - only to find a peculiarly messy situation inside. Collaborating to chase the mischievous creature away that is creating the havoc draws them into a whimsical adventure, where their imaginations and quick-wits become their best resources. But, do they succeed in chasing this wily creature away forever?
about terri: Terri Lilga is a native of Western New York, living in a Buffalo suburb with her husband Pete and their lively mini-golden doodle, Sushi. Following a rewarding career as an elementary school teacher, Terri has pursued her passion for writing children’s literature. The release of her first book, ‘Santa’s Simon’ in 2023 was awarded a ‘Purple Dragon Fly Award of Excellence’ & was followed by the release of her second book, ‘There’s a Hubbard in My Cupboard’ in 2025. Her stories reflect her love of imagination, learning, and fostering growth in young minds.
book signing with moxie gardiner nov. 28th 11-1
black ice
NFB Publishing and Buffalo-born author Moxie Gardiner announce the release of Black Ice, an intriguing new “retro” fiction novel that bridges the diverse societal and cultural landscapes of Buffalo and New York City in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Black Ice is the second book in Gardiner’s “Buffalo Trilogy” which follows impetuous Cosi McC
NFB Publishing and Buffalo-born author Moxie Gardiner announce the release of Black Ice, an intriguing new “retro” fiction novel that bridges the diverse societal and cultural landscapes of Buffalo and New York City in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Black Ice is the second book in Gardiner’s “Buffalo Trilogy” which follows impetuous Cosi McCarthy, a young woman from Buffalo's working class West Side, who is trying to escape a recent, profound tragedy in her hometown. Seeking a fresh start and a brighter future, Cosi roars into New York City on the back of a motorcycle in 1971, only to quickly find herself on metaphorical “black ice.”
Like its predecessor, Virgin Snow, which offered readers a vivid look at familiar streets, landmarks, and the distinct blue-collar grit of Buffalo’s inner city, Black Ice expands its scope to include the glamour—and the mean streets—of the Big Apple. "Writing these books was a way to honor my roots in Western New York and the state writ large,” says Gardiner. "I wanted to capture the true spirit of Buffalo—its resilience, its beauty, and its history—and place it on a grand stage alongside the eternal attractions of New York City."
about moxie gardiner
Moxie Gardiner is the pen name of a writer, blogger, and published author born and raised on the West Side of Buffalo, NY. She now spends her summers on the shores of Lake Erie where she finds inspiration for her Buffalo-based novels. Learn more about her at https://moxiegardiner.com
virgin snow
virgin snow
At 13, Cosi McCarthy wants what every girl in Buffalo wants in the 1960s—to become a happy wife and loving mother. But that dream collapses when her father dies, ugly family secrets emerge, and her widowed mother is trapped in the double standards of a patriarchal culture and impoverished by the city’s failing economy. Swept up in the id
At 13, Cosi McCarthy wants what every girl in Buffalo wants in the 1960s—to become a happy wife and loving mother. But that dream collapses when her father dies, ugly family secrets emerge, and her widowed mother is trapped in the double standards of a patriarchal culture and impoverished by the city’s failing economy. Swept up in the idealism of youth, Cosi soon learns how hard it is to save the world, and that love is easy to mistake when you have no idea what it looks like.
Robert Lowell Goller Book Signing - new book Nov. 28th from 1-3pm
Join us in welcoming Rob Goller (East Aurora Historian) for a book signing with his new book Does East Aurora Legally Exist?
Saturday November 28th from 1-3pm
Does East Aurora Legally Exist is the second in a series of books that bring together historian Robert Lowell Goller's more than 20 years of research into the fascinating history of this small town.
Books available starting November 10th and day of signing.
book signing Nov. 28th 1-3pm
About Rob:
Robert Lowell Goller is a public historian and former journalist who has served as the town and village historian in East Aurora, N.Y., since 2007. Through his books, monthly newspaper column and weekly videos on Facebook and YouTube, he uncovers previously untold stories of the past and places the history of small towns such as East Aurora in the context of national and international events. His television appearances have included C-SPAN and “Sunday Morning” on CBS.
Does East Aurora Legally Exist? is his fourth book.
You've seen him on Facebook and Instagram, now get his book(s) signed and meet Rob in store!
A graduate of the State University of New York College at Geneseo, he launched his journalism career in the fifth grade with Goller’s Gazette, a newspaper that served his neighborhood for seven years. He was a reporter at The Daily Messenger in Canandaigua, N.Y., and editor of the East Aurora Advertiser. Interviews during his journalism career included the Brown sisters of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education and noted American rabbi and author Harold Kushner. He was a member of press pools covering First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in 1998 and former President George H.W. Bush in 1999.
In 2008, he was awarded the Mary and Gil Stott Award at Roycroft for achievement in writing, music and history, and in 2011 he was among Business First newspaper’s “40 Under 40” rising community and business leaders in Western New York. The County Legislature named him Erie County Citizen of the Month for November 2019, and he was the recipient of the 2026 Julia Reinstein Career Achievement Award from the Government Appointed Historians of Western New York.
Since 2005, he has donned his signature top hat as the master of ceremonies of East Aurora’s annual Christmas Carolcade, a role he has reprised for appearances in holiday movies, including “A Royal Christmas Engagement” in 2020, and the Hallmark Channel’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” in 2025.
He also satirically portrays President Millard Fillmore at the Aurora Historical Society’s annual political roast fundraiser each March.
He and his husband Jason live in the Village of East Aurora.
Titles by Robert Lowell Goller:
Does East Aurora Legally Exist? (2026)
Who Put the ‘East’ in East Aurora? (2025), Aurora Revisited (2011)
Legendary Locals of East Aurora (2014).
