Mitchell, S.D.— A book signing and author talk featuring Dakota Wesleyan University Campus Pastor Eric Van Meter’s recently published novel will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4 – 5 p.m. in the Tiger Cafe located in the McGovern Library. Copies of the book “Earth: A Novel” will be available for $16.99 each plus tax.

The book tells the story of an Earth, Texas, pastor embroiled in “a minefield of small-town secrets,” a missing teenage waitress and an “inescapable choice.”

The talk will be held from 4:15 to 4:30. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.