Write for the RoL Review
-
An Interview with Local Writer and Playwright, Patricia Motto
Patricia Motto’s first published work appeared in the Byford Booster when, at age six, she wowed her teacher with two complete correctly punctuated sentences. Since then she has, at various times, taught composition at the college level, made sort of a living as a freelance writer and, because she is fond of nice meals out,…
-
An Interview with Award-Winning Educator and Local Writer, Ellen Jo Ljung
“What happens when a progressive teacher from New England lands in the middle of Texas school politics?” quotes the Daily Herald about Ellen Jo Ljung’s latest novel, Caught in the Crossfire, which she calls, “a timely story inspired by the headlines and tensions that have pushed real-life teachers out of classrooms across the country.” In…
-
To the Moon
By Gerald Micheal Guglielmo “BANG, ZOOM! To the moon, Alice!” the black-and-white figure of Ralph Kramden yelled on the screen in the small guest room of Bobby’s house. He was sitting with his grandmother and watching her favorite show. The volume was louder than he liked, but his mother told him that his grandmother was…
-
One Step Forward into the Darkness
By Gerald Micheal Guglielmo Raza stood in the lava tube, letting his eyes adjust to the darkness. He didn’t want to be there; no one ever did, but it was his turn, and he would not give into the overwhelming sense of cowardliness he felt chilling his bones. After fifteen minutes of standing motionless in…
-
An Interview with Local Children’s Author and Award-Winning Filmmaker, Kailyne R. Waters
I first met Kailyne several years ago when she first walked into our bookstore on 1st Street in downtown Geneva. She had just completed her short film, The Go Cart, to tremendous success. Soon enough, Waters had been awarded a grant to turn The Go Cart into a book, and we were all gifted Oscar. Not only is Kailyne…
-
Our Inaugural Local Author Holiday Catalogue is LIVE
Thank you for reading, and thanks to all who submitted to be a part of our very first Local Author Holiday Catalogue. We are beyond excited to have curated this awesome list to share with everyone. There are loads of good local books to choose from and we hope this effort will be the genesis…
-
Directions for Joining the Directory
Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Republic of Letters! We’ve heard from some of you that there is some sort of password snafu. And while we do apologize for any confusion, rest assured, that we are on the case to improve as much as we can as quickly as we can. In…
-
Inaugural Local Author Holiday Catalogue
Submit your books to be part of our Inaugural Local Author Holiday Catalogue! The Republic of Letters aspires to do what we can to get your books into the hands of local readers. There are many great people in our community that want to buy books from local authors, to both support them and to…
-
It’s Good to Be Back
As you all know, the Republic of Letters, like many places, went into hibernation during the covid era. In that time, we have been thinking, pupating, and listening. But, after much ado, I am proud to reveal the Republic of Letters’s new look, and her new modus operandi. We are now an online hub for…
About Us
The Republic of Letters serves Illinois Fox Valley area: including the communities of Saint Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Wheaton, Elburn, and beyond.
Get In Touch
info@rolreadlocal.com
(630) 567-5410
©The Republic of Letters 2025
