A Barnegat Township native is co-hosting a major book signing event to take place Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Clarion Toms River, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s our first year, but we have authors coming from all over for this,” said Harper A. Brooks. “We already have interest for the next event, in 2024. We’re hoping to make this a big thing on the shore for locals to come and enjoy, while also supporting other authors of all genres.”

Brooks writes in the romance paranormal genre, while her co-host, Sabrina Ramoth, is into young adult/paranormal.

“Usually for these type of events we have to go out of state,” said Brooks.