Marion County resident and author, Fred Bankus, will hold a book signing for his new book, Belinda Guy on Thursday, May 21 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at the Marion County Bank in Pella.  The book, printed by the Town Crier in Pella, is a collection of short stories chronicling the author’s life from youth to adulthood. Many of the essays have a sports theme, as Bankus has been an athletic participant and observer most of his life.

Bankus was born on a farm between Pella and Knoxville. His professional career has included that of a college administrator, a banker, and a retail sporting goods store owner. Belinda Guy is his second book. He writes with a sense of humor and occasional self-deprecation, allowing readers to think back to their own personal life experiences as they follow the author in his.

This book of short stories depicts a life well lived, and presented with joy and enthusiasm for that life.