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9/26/02

Live Radio Interview Scheduled
Sherry Gibson, author of Only a Game has been selected by Authrosden to do a live radio interview on their new radio show.

Wake Up USA Show Co-Host
Jim Hickman, author of 5000 Years of UFO's - Are We Really Alone has appeared several times on Wake Up USA show with Adam Clark, on the Stardust Radio Network. Jim has been approached with a proposal for him to be the co-host of the show. Jim accepted the job and will be starting broadcasting 2 hours live every Wednesday night from 8 to 10 PM, starting in the next few weeks.

Wound Too Tight News
TJ Perkins will be joining in a 'Meet The Author' at Barnes & Noble The Avenue in White Marsh, MD, on Sept 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 for a signing of her book "Wound Too Tight." On Sept 28th she will be the focal point at Honda Acres in Littletown, PA from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be refreshments and a Meet-n-Greet during the signing of "Wound Too Tight." Covering all the excitement will be the Hanover Evening Sun and WHTM Channel 27. The Chartley Chatter will have a special article covering TJ Perkins' book "Wound Too Tight" and her newest release "Mystery of the Attic," which will be out Nov 1 published by the Carroll County Children's Fund.

Books A Million Book Signing
Nile Limbaugh, author of 20/20 Vision, has a book signing at Books A Million in Albany, Georgia on September 21, 2002 from 12 Noon to 4 p.m.

Book Signings and Promotions
Mike Alger, author of Snow Storm was interviewed for over an hour on KBUL radio's morning show, and he is scheduled to appear on Rusty Humphries' radio talk show (nationally syndicated talk show host). Mike will appear at the Great Basin Book Fair to do a one on one with NYT Bestseller Dale Brown, and he has three additional book signings scheduled in the next month alone. Barnes and Noble's and Borders are both stocking Snow Storm, along with several local independent book stores. And Gamma Films is planning on beginning production on the movie adaptation of Snow Storm next spring.

West Texas Author and Book Festival
Jarlon Magee, author of A Woman Like That will attend and host a booth at the West Texas Author and Book Festival in Abilene, Tx. 100 Texas-based authors will be there, including David Lindsey (A COLD MIND, etc, a well-known crime novelist).

Speaking Engagements and Book Signings
Annette DeLore, author of Prisoner Of The Heart is staying busy between her radio and newspaper interviews and several book signings, Mrs. DeLore is volunteering her time visiting several High Schools in Michigan and talking to students about the art of writing. Mrs. DeLore says, "Our future Authors and News Reporters are sitting in High School classes now. My hope is to inspire them to seek out their talents." Annette also has several book signing sechuled for October 2002: October 5 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at the Book Mark Store, 201 South Rath Avenue, Ludington, MI. ph. 231-843-2537, October 12 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the Book Mark Store, 348 River Street,Manistee, Michigan ph. 231-723-3351, Oct. 19 from 9:00am-12:30pm at the Cadillac News Center Book Store, 102 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac, Michigan, ph. 231-775-3000

Book Signing
Diane Wattles has a booksigning for Today I Smile in Salem, Illinois, October 26, 2002, from 1 to 3 p.m. This signing will take place at Added Touch, a specialty store on Main Street.

Baltimore Book Festival
Author Brian A. Hartford has been selected to participate in the Baltimore Book Festival by the Baltimore office of promotion of the arts. He will be available for the public to purchase and for him to sign his two published works, Change of Heart (co-author Peggy McCardle) and Echo! Five! Hotel!, (with Peggy McCardle) along with other authors. The festival starts on Friday, September 27th. At 5pm. And will continue through Sunday, from 11am to 7pm. Both days. For further information on events surrounding the festival visit their web site www.promotionandarts.com or check your local paper.

9/16/02

Speaking Engagements and Book Signings
Mary Ann Kerl, author of The Proposal and Janessa's Clues to the Cabin Mystery has speaking engagements coming up. One will be held at the McAlester Public Library in McAlester, OK, on September 12th at 12:00 noon where both books, will be available for purchase from the author. Her talk will center on "rejection and not giving up." The second speaking engagement will be held in Tulsa at 6:30 p.m. on October 5th where her books will be for sale also. This is being sponsored by the Tulsa NightWriters, a writer's group in Tulsa, OK. Her talk will be on "How to Get Five Ideas for Your Young Adult Book." Mary Ann has a confirmed book signing set for October 5 at the Mardel's bookstore (a Christian bookstore) in Tulsa, OK from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (may go until 2:00 p.m.).

Book Signings
Thomas Waters, author of Born Pissed has three book signings coming up- first, at the Coffee Bean Cafe, 8 p.m., Saturday September 21st, second, at the Fog City Coffee Bar, 8 p.m., Wednesday September 25th and third, at Buff State Radio from 9:30-11 on Monday September 30th.

Radio Station Interviews
Annette DeLore, Author of Prisoner of the Heart has been interviewed on three Radio Stations in West Michigan. On Thursday August 29 Annette appeared as a guest and was interviewed at 9:00 am on WMTE 101.5 FM in Manistee. Also on Thursday August 29, Annette had another guest appearance at 9:30 am on WMTE 1340 AM, a Manistee radio station. Friday August 30, at 9:15 am Annette was a guest on WKLA 1450 AM, which is located in Ludington.

National TCF (The Compassionate Friends) Conference
Diane Wattles, author of Today I Smile has been invited to lead a workshop at the National TCF (The Compassionate Friends) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 3-6, 2003. The Compassionate Friends organization provides support to those parents who have lost children. The topic of her workshop will be "All About Mandy." Her book, Today I Smile, will provide the background for this workshop.

Book Signing at Barnes and Noble
Lori Avocato, author of The Prince's Bride has a book signing in Glastonbury, CT at a Barnes & Noble store on Sept. 21 at 11 am.

Jews For Jesus Review Copy Request
The International Evangelistic organization, Jews For Jesus, has asked for a review copy of Stephen Yulish's novel, "The Great Harpazo Deception".

Book Signing
Maryland Writers' Association member, Brian A. Hartford had a book signing and reading from both of his books, Change of Heart and ECHO! FIVE! HOTEL!, on Thursday, September 12th, at 7:30 PM at the Frederick Coffee Shop, on East Street, Frederick, Maryland.

Page One Literature Website
Fred Wiehe, author of The Burning is currently featured on the Page One Literature Website. Page One is famous for interviews with such authors as John Grisham, Elmore Leonard, Michael J. Fox, Nora Roberts and more.

Books A Million Book Signings
Nile J. Limbaugh, author of 20-20 VISION has scheduled more book signings as follows: Books A Million -- Tallahassee, Florida October 5, 12 Noon to 4 p.m. and Books A Million -- Valdosta, Georgia October 19, 12 Noon to 4 p.m.

Mountains and Plains Bookseller Association's Fiction Book of the Year Nomination
Martyr's Cry, a mystery for hopeless romantics by speaker and trainer Larry D. Bohall, has been nominated for the Mountains and Plains Bookseller Association's Fiction Book of the Year award. Created in 1990, the Book of the Year Award honors outstanding fiction, non-fiction and children's books about the West.

Book Signing at Library
Joyce Rapier, author of Windy John's me 'n tut had a book signing at the library in Mountainburg, Arkansas on September 12th.

Joe Bob Briggs Review Request
Joe Bob Briggs, of Grapevine, TX, "The greatest living film critic to touch the American screens", columnist of "Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In" and other fabulous articles, television appearances interspersed with humor and wit has agreed to review, Windy John's, me 'n tut by Joyce Rapier.

9/5/02

Author Panel/Book Signing
Brenda Hahn Greene, author of From My Son's Garden, will be busy again participating in the following presentations/book signings: She has been asked to participate in a New Author Panel/Book Signing on September 14th (2-4PM) at Barnes & Noble store in Lafayette, IN; September 17th (7PM), she will be presentating "Writing to Heal" for the Compassionate Friends Group in Crown Point, INand present her book; and on September 28th (10AM), she will present a "Writing to Heal" workshop and have a book signing for the Danville Public Library in Danville, IN.

Radio Interview and Book Signings
Sara A. (Candy) DuBose was interviewed on WLBF Christian radio and W.S.F.A. television regarding her book, Where Hearts Live. Both interviews announced her books signings: Trinity Presbyterin Church, Montgomery, AL on 9-11, from 4 PM-6:45 PM and Family Christian Bookstores, Montgomery, AL on 9-14 from 2 PM-4PM

Honorable Mention in Best Author Contest
Nancy Marie, author of When You Wish Upon A Star received an Honorable Mention in a contest titled "Best Author" at the Book Review Cafe.

Word Weaving Award For Excellence
Richard E. Gill, author of Primal Justice has earned the WordWeaving Award for Excellence.

Book Signing
A. Dee Carey, author of The Vixen has scheduled a signing for September 21, at 2 PM at a tattoo parlor where there will be a re-enactment of the application of her "Druid Mark" which designates her as "The True Druid Teller."

Book Signing at Books-A-Million
P.E. Blais, author of Resurrecting Paul, is pleased to announce that he will is scheduled to appear for book signings at the Books-A-Million in Anderson, SC, on September 7, from 2-6pm, and the Books-A-Million in Greenville, SC, on September 14th, from 1-4pm.

Third Place in The 2002 Best Author Contest
Evelyn Horan, author of Jeannie: A Texas Frontier Girl, has placed Third in The 2002 Best Author Contest sponsored by The Book Review Cafe.

National Association of Women Writers
Bobbi Duffy, author of Magic Prophecy, Book I, The Saga of Sha'Mung has been notified that the National Association of Women Writers has picked up an essay she wrote for their "My Inspiration Feature". It will appear in futrue issue.

9/4/02

Book in GA School Curriculum
Singing Violet, by A. Fran Booth, is currently being used by two school systems in Georgia as a supplement to their texts when teaching history of the southeastern states to elementary and middle school students. It is being considered by three others.

NewsChannel 9 Interview
One of the three major network affiliates out of the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, NewsChannel 9, interviewed Marlon R. Vines on "Good Morning Chattanooga". R.E. Digges, Jr. and Mr. Vines are co-authors of the fictional novel "Glasdale: Hell's Gate". The interview was conducted by Chattanooga's foremost TV personality Don Welch, who allowed Mr. Vines the opportunity to promote the book.

Book Signing
Eddy N. McEntire, author of A Blood Red Moon, has a book signing scheduled for 9/28/02, 11:00am to 1:00pm, at the Hall Book Exchange in Gainesville Ga.

Book Fair Book Signing
Denn John Middle School Teacher Barbara J. Robinson to Sign MAGNOLIA: A WILTING FLOWER at the Osceola County Library for it's 2nd Annual Book Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 12- 5 p.m. at the Central Library located at 211 E. Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida.

To Kalami Internet Announcement
Spyridon Moshonas, author of Escape from Argopoli announces that the internet Greek-language daily "To Kalami" has included a short announcement about his book. "To Kalami" is an internet publication geared toward Greek Americans.

Everton's Family History Magazine Article
Fred Strickert, author of The Lorelei will be published in the Nov/Dec issue of Everton's Family History Magazine. This piece, "Sleeping with the Enemy", gives background for his novel.

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