SELF-PUBLISHING PANEL
April 8th | 6-8pm | Donations Encouraged | Art’s Cafe, Springville

A discussion on self-publishing vs vanity publishing, how to market without a publishing team, and options on printing and distribution, among other topics unique to the self-publishing journey. This panel will feature local, successful authors who have all self-published: Christina Abt, PA Kane, Jeffrey J Miller, Tim Bohen, Rosanne Higgins

Rosanne L. Higgins, Ph.D., is an Anthropologist, a lecturer and a writer.  Her goal has been to share her research with both the scholarly community and the public at large and has numerous academic publications as well as creative works which focus on the Erie County Poorhouse in Buffalo, New York.  In addition to presenting research at scholarly conferences, Dr. Higgins also lectures locally on the topic of Buffalo’s institutional history.  She is a docent at the Buffalo History Museum and the former Buffalo State Asylum.

Tim Bohen is the author of Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo (2024) and Against the Grain: The History of Buffalo’s First Ward (2012). He has appeared on C-SPAN and in two PBS productions: one about Buffalo’s First Ward and another on the Erie Canal. Tim frequently speaks about the Irish in Buffalo. In 2021, he received the Irish Echo Community Champion award for his work with Buffalo’s Irish community. Some of Tim’s Irish ancestors arrived in Buffalo as early as 1849.

P.A. Kane is the author of three novels and a book of essays. He writes and publishes the satire site BuffaloMud.com and does author interviews for the online arts magazine The Buffalo Hive. His latest novel, “Larry Plumb Is Still Here,” is a heartfelt and humorous story of a suburban Highway Commissioner navigating shifting societal expectations, family dynamics, and personal regrets. P.A. Kane is the product of South Park High School and Buffalo State College. He lives in West Seneca, NY

Christina is an accomplished author, public relations expert, and media specialist whose career has been defined by a passion for storytelling, communication, and community engagement. With a versatile background spanning journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and creative writing, Christina has built a reputation as a dynamic professional who bridges the worlds of media and literature with skill and authenticity.As an author, Christina has penned fiction and nonfiction works, captivating readers with her ability to weave compelling narratives that reflect the complexity of the human experience. Her books, known for their vivid characters and relatable themes, have earned her a loyal readership and critical acclaim. Beyond the page, Christina has applied her talents as a journalist and radio broadcaster, offering insightful commentary and connecting audiences with stories that matter.

Author Jeffrey J. Miller lives in Springville with his wife, Cathy and their son, Ben.  He is best known for his work focusing on the history of professional football. His books include RELICS: The History of the Buffalo Bills in Objects & Memorabilia, Pop Warner: A Life on the Gridiron, 100 Things Bills Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills Football History (co-written with Hall-of-Fame coach Marv levy, Rockin’ the Rockpile: The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, Buffalo’s Forgotten Champions: The Story of Buffalo’s First Professional Football Team and the Lost 1921 Title, and The Icemen Cameth: The History of the Natural Ice Industry at Lime Lake, New York, 1880–1925. He is a member of the Professional Football Researchers Association, and was the 2004 recipient of the PFRA’s Ralph E. Hay Award, presented for “Lifetime achievement in professional football research and historiography” and the 2003 Writing Award for articles “Focusing on a Significant Pro Football Personality.” In 2021 he was awarded the PFRA’s Nelson Ross Award for “Outstanding recent achievement in pro football research and historiography.”