Here are a list of some upcoming events in which you can meet area authors/poets from the newly released Open Mic Jacksonville - Vol II Short Stories/Poetry. Come out and support local talent and also support The Optimus Literacy Institute of America. Thursday - March 21st - 7 PM - 9 PM - Black Horse Winery in Orange Park on Kingsley Blvd. Friday March 22nd - 6 PM - 9PM Crispers Restaurant - St. Johns Blvd, Jacksonville, FL (Westside) Saturday, March 23rd - Barnes & Noble of Mandarin - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL More event listings coming soon. Support area talent! Support Literacy! Paperback version available for $12.95! What a deal! Paperback and E-book available also at Amazon.com, UsherPress.com, BN.com, Barnes & Noble of Mandarin, San Marco Bookstore and other locations!