Bill Wilburn Book Release

Name: Bill Wilburn Book Release
Start: 2026-09-29T19:00:00-04:00
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Location: The Writer’s Center

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:00 PM The Writer’s Center · Bethesda

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.

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