Rhonda Odom has heard just about everything in her career of more than two decades as an accounting and finance professional.

It seems natural for a writer-turned-author who spent his childhood growing up in Palatka and who has ancestral roots in Putnam County dating back to the early 1800s to want to write about it.

Excited conversations floated around Putnam Writes! on Thursday as local authors showcased their craft to at least 100 attendees.

The public is invited to meet numerous authors from Putnam County and surrounding areas, learn about their works and get an insight into their writing process.