Special to The Leader

Author Alene Veatch Dunn will be at the Vidor Public Library on Wednesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to sign copies of her new book “Memories Of The Way It Was.”

She enjoys writing about growing up in East Texas and about the people who lived there.

She is an avid genealogist and has followed her family history to the 1600’s. Her wish is to cherish their stories and never let these memories die, by passing them on to others.

Alene hopes these stories will touch her readers in some way bringing back precious memories.

She is also an active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Jasper Historical Commission. She is a member of the Jasper Church of Christ.

Alene has two sons and one precious daughter-in-law plus two granddaughters.

She has published one book “Red Dirt and Sand Hill Stories”, writes family history, scrapbooks, teaches ladies Bible Class, an avid reader and loves spending time with her family.