Twin Rivers’ Writers series

Twin Rivers is excited to launch our 2026 Writers Series! Join us as we sit down with writers to discuss their work, experiences, process, future, and more.

Each event will consist of a moderated conversation with the author and a Q&A with the audience. Mark your calendar with the dates below so you don't miss out on this exciting new series!

The Writers Series is underwritten by the Bryan & Tami Paulsen Charitable Fund.

Dr. Liz Mergen

AUTHOR VISIT - Tuesday, 5.19.26 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz Shared Spaces, 523 S 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Liz Fiedler Mergen is an entrepreneur, flower farmer, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author. After being unexpectedly widowed at 31 while pregnant with her second child, Liz rebuilt her life by planting flowers on her family’s farm in Central Minnesota. What began as a small healing project has grown into Sunny Mary Meadow Flower Farm, a thriving business that includes wedding and event florals, agritourism experiences, and education for farmers and entrepreneurs.

Liz first entered the publishing world five years ago when she self-published a children’s book inspired by the lessons flowers can teach us about patience and growth. In 2026, her memoir Flowers Bloom Anyway was traditionally published and quickly became a USA Today bestseller.

Today Liz speaks to audiences about resilience, entrepreneurship, and the courage to start before you feel ready. She is passionate about encouraging aspiring authors and entrepreneurs to pursue the ideas they can’t stop thinking about and to build something meaningful from the ground up.

She lives in Central Minnesota with her husband Brent and their daughters, where life still revolves around flowers, family, and the belief that even after difficult seasons, things can still bloom. 🌸

Purchase her book: Bookshop.org US

SUMMER WRITERS SERIES COMING SOON

SUMMER TBD

Check back soon for more details

FALL Writers Series

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT & BOOK GIVEAWAY - this fall - date coming soon!

AUTHOR VISIT - Tuesday, 10.6.26, 6:00-7:30

We are excited to be partnering with the North Mankato Taylor Library on our Fall Writers Series. Stay tuned for an announcement of our Minnesota author!

2025 AUTHORS INCLUDED:

Shannon Gibney | www.shannongibney.com
John Thavis | www.johnthavis.com
John Otis

J. Ryan Stradal | www.jryanstradal.com