Meet the Author: From an Idea to a Book — Turn Your Ideas Into a Published Reality

Join us for an inspiring and practical conversation with award-winning journalist and author Christiana Lilly, where she will share her creative process, the realities of writing and publishing, and the lessons she’s learned from turning ideas into fully realized books. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how a story evolves from a spark of inspiration into a published work, with plenty of opportunities for questions, guidance, and real-world insights for aspiring authors. In this interactive session, Christiana will share:

 How a simple idea becomes a published book
 Her writing and creative process—from concept to final manuscript
 How to navigate the modern publishing landscape
 Practical advice for aspiring authors looking to get started
 What she’s learned from exploring and documenting life in South Florida

 Date: 12/09/2025

 Location: 1 East Broward Blvd, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301

 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a book, have a story you’re itching to tell, or simply want to learn from a seasoned storyteller, this event will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a published author.

Speaker Bio:
Christiana is the author of Secret Fort Lauderdale and 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die, and currently serves as the Editor in Chief of Boca magazine. With a career spanning lifestyle storytelling, community reporting, and hard-hitting investigative journalism, her work has earned recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Chapter, the Florida Press Club, and the Florida Magazine Association.