Author to discuss recent book
SUNBURY - Local author Robert Miller will present a program on his recent book, "The Cogan Legend," at the Thursday's meeting of the Northumberland County Historical Society beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hunter House, 1150 N. Front St.
Miller's presentation will follow a brief business meeting which begins at 7 p.m. A reception will follow. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 570-286-4083.
Miller will discuss how ideas for his first book evolved and the characters developed. Even though the book is fictional, history played a big role and provides a strong foundation for the novel that combines things real and imagined.
"Many of my thoughts for the novel revolved around an area close to Dalmatia called the Cogan. As I walked through this wooded area, ideas led to various scenes in my mind. Sunbury and Fort Augusta are also important places in the novel. As the characters developed, I placed them into these various local settings," said Miller.
The author was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and is retired from grants administration. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends and is most at home waking up and breathing the air of the peaceful surrounding mountains.
The book was produced by Sunbury Press, headquartered in Mechanicsburg.