NORWICH – Local author Ginnah Howard will be signing copies of her novel “Night Navigation” at the First Edition Bookstore in Norwich on Saturday.

Howard, a Gilbertsville native, worked as a teacher for nearly 30 years in the New Berlin School District before beginning her writing career. In the late 1980s, she began writing, and upon retiring, she was able to dedicate more time to the craft.

“Night Navigation” is Howard’s first book to be published. The novel tells the story of a family dealing with mental illness, drug addiction and the ups and downs of their journey along the road to recovery.