Local author Darlene Miller who grew up in Pella will be conducting a program and holding book signings across Marion County starting in Knoxville today.

Director of the Knoxville Public Library Roslin Thompson tells KNIA/KRLS News Miller will be discussing her book “The Search For Grandma Sparkle”, a novel about the mysterious disappearance of a rural senior citizen and will be signing copies of her book following the program. Miller will be at the Knoxville Public Library today at 9 a.m. and again on May 16th. The author’s stops across Marion County include the Bussey Library on May 11th, Marion County Historical Society on May 15th and the Pella Public Library on May 22.