Author Erin Hart
Written surveys were distributed to all attendees at the presentation. It was expected that a majority of
respondents would:
• learn something about Erin Hart as a writer.
• learn something about Erin Hart’s writing process.
• learn something about the setting, plot, and characters in “Haunted Ground.”
• share a positive review of this program with others.
All survey respondents indicated they learned something about
Erin Hart as a writer and about her writing process. They also learned something about the plot, setting, and characters of her first novel, “Haunted Ground.” All reported that they would share a positive review of the program with others.
This librarian observed relaxed audience members who asked questions throughout the program and listened
intently. Erin Hart was articulate and insightful, and she engaged the audience immediately. She even sang a traditional Irish song. Anecdotal responses from audience members included, “Delightful, and close to home
so I can attend.” and “Thanks – I love meeting authors!”
Pairing the author visit with one of the library’s books groups has become a tradition and a positive
experience. In addition, working with CASTLE Lifelong Learning in New Ulm helps generate more publicity,
and a number of its members attended the program because Erin Hart and her husband taught an Irish music
class for CASTLE in fall 2014.
New Ulm Library, o CASTLE Lifelong Learning – publicity
o Local businesses and media outlets – publicity