Galena LitFest: Fantasy Worldbuilding through History's Lens

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-06:00

Galena Public Library | Galena

Galena Public Library District
Publisher/HostGalena Public Library District
Galena LitFest: Fantasy Worldbuilding through History's Lens
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Brendan Noble explores how history influences the creation of fantasy worlds and how to use this insight for any genre.
About this Event

When creating new worlds, we inherently draw from inspirations within our own world's history. Join Brendan Noble, fantasy author of The Realm Reachers, The Frostmarked Chronicles, and The Prism Files series, to explore how history from his Polish heritage and beyond has influenced his crafted worlds, and how those histories can offer insight for writers of any kind.

When registering please choose either in-person or virtual attendance. Brendan Noble will present in-person at the Galena Public Library. There is also the option to Zoom in and view the workshop virtually. Either will offer opportunities to interact with the instructor. Virtual attendees will receive the link from Zoom, not Eventbrite.

After the workshop, Brendan will be available to sell and sign his books on site.

Brendan Noble is an American author writing epic fantasy with inspiration from his Polish ancestry, mythology, video games of all types, and Dungeons & Dragons. Outside of writing, Brendan is a data analyst and soccer referee. His top interests include German, Polish, and American soccer/football. In 2024 he was a finalist for the Illinois Indie Author Project Award.

Galena LitFest is the twelfth annual literary festival organized and funded by the Galena Public Library with support from the Friends of the Galena Public Library and in partnership with the Galena Center for the Arts, Champagne on Main, Galena Cellars, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. Events will take place throughout January 2026 in-person and virtually.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Galena Public Library, 601 South Bench Street, Galena, United States

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