Authors in the News
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2012
- 50 Years in a Kid’s Game
- Harry Dunlop
- The Sacramento Bee features the story of legendary baseball catcher Harry Dunlop who recently published his sports memoir, 50 Years in a Kid’s Game. At eighteen years old, Harry Dunlop was the catcher for nineteen-year-old Bristol Twins Pitcher Ron Necciai in a 7-0 no-hit victory.
- Slipping Reality
- Emily Beaver
- At fourteen, Emily Beaver began writing Slipping Reality. It is a novel about her best friend, Matthew, who is also her older brother. She wrote it at the time when she was struggling to deal with the thought of losing him to cancer. She shares the heartbreaking story in a feature article by The North County Times.
- To Find the Way of Love
- Oliver E. Deehan
- Oliver E. Deehan, author of To Find the Way of Love, is a former Navy fighter pilot and, at present, a social observer. In his hlntv.com article, he gives some suggestions on how voters and citizens can get through this political season.
- Another Chance
- Renee Lohr
- Renee Lohr, author of Another Chance, is set to talk at Canastota Library. Lohr is a first-time writer, and she will share her experiences and inspiration for writing at the Lawson Community Room on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. This affair was announced in madisoncountycourier.com.
- Because I am Different
- Venice R. Garner
- Because I am Different is a poetry book that deals with love, relationships, AIDS, respect, education, family, and a lot of other themes that can move a reader. Reading the poems will make readers nostalgic of significant experiences such as first love, achieving ambitions, and appreciating life. The New Haven Register unfolds the thoughts and views of the book’s author Venice R. Garner.
- A Sense of Wonder
- Craig Nagel
- Author Craig Nagel wrote a biweekly column for the Lake Country Echo newspaper in North-Central Minnesota for years. His recent book, A Sense of Wonder, is a compilation of his widely read essays over the past three decades. The Brainerd Dispatch features him in an article about his life as a writer with the announcement of his book’s release.
- Chain of Custody
- Scott I. Zucker
- Author Scott I. Zucker has been a practicing attorney for almost 25 years. Recently, he joined the ranks of other seasoned lawyers who applied their legal writing skills into a great work of fiction. According to insideselfstorage.com, the lawyer and novelist will be donating the proceeds from his book, Chain of Custody, to Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University.
- The Cherokee Star
- C. Leah Wetherby
- The UNC University Library features The Cherokee Star by C. Leah Wetherby. The novel revolves around the character of Celine Withers, a strong young woman who looks for answers to her haunting dreams. The story is set in the mysterious Great Smokey Mountains. A gist of the thrilling story can be read in the UNC Library website.
- 26
- Stuart James Maloney
- The book 26 is a moving memoir of Stuart James Maloney that provides an insight into the daily struggles and triumphs of a person with disabilities. Maloney was lifeless for twenty-six minutes when he was born, which damaged his brain and affected him with cerebral palsy. Recently, he shared his inspiring life journey in a feature interview by Star News Online.
- As Far as You Know
- Carolann Plank
- Carolann Plank is only twelve years old. She started writing her first novel As Far As You Know when she was eleven. Today, she is already a published author and is working on her second book. The inspiring talent and passion for writing of this Brighton middle school student was spotlighted on ABC Action News in wxyz.com.
- Osaka Heat
- Mary Claire Mahaney
- Author Mary Claire Mahaney’s debut novel, Osaka Heat, won Gold in the Romance category and Silver in the Multicultural Fiction category at the 2012 annual eLit Awards. The eLit Awards are dedicated to honoring the best e-books published each year for the North American market, offering more than fifty categories solely dedicated to the e-book medium. The author has written short stories, poetry, essays, and reviews of the arts. A retired lawyer, Mahaney lives with her family in Virginia, where she is at work on a children's book.
- Ella & Sebastian
- Elizabeth Gregurich and Stacey Hendricks
- Author Elizabeth Gregurich documented her feelings and her family’s struggles when her six-year-old daughter, Lydia, was battling leukemia. Those notes grew into a book as Lydia grew up into a healthy teenager. The book, Ella and Sebastian was recently launched in Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Parkway. Proceeds of the sales went to Children’s Miracle Network and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The event was featured in State Journal.com.
- I Can Do This: The Bloody Mary Story
- Bobbie Weiner
- I Can Do This tells the story of how a forty-six-year-old divorced woman turned a bad break into a prosperous life. From being a penniless and unknown wife, Bobbie Weiner got her major break when she became a part of the Oscar-winning film, Titanic. After helping create the frozen corpses in the film, her life dramatically changed. Today, she runs a multimillion-dollar make-up line. The Star-Telegram features her beautiful story.
- Life Skills
- Nancy Harper
- Nancy Harper, author of Life Skills, was a classroom teacher and a dean of students and retired as a guidance counselor. She served in public education for thirty-one years. In blogtalkradio.com, the educator and author talks about her new book.
- Woman of Steele
- Bobbie L. Steele
- Woman of Steele is a powerful personal and political memoir of the former commissioner of women affairs of Chicago and the Cook County Board. She attended the Lawndale Community of Chicago by way of Cleveland, Mississippi. In The Grindstone, she talks about “winning, losing and becoming an insider.”
- 20 Something
- Kevin Patrick Kenealy
- The Reporter Online features published poet Kevin Kenealy and his recently published poetry book 20 Something. The book speaks about being twenty in the early twenty-first century where liberty and independence is the air that moves the world, but where being young seems to last for just a day.
- First Lady of Philanthropy
- Carolyn Farb
- Carolyn Farb, author of the book First Lady of Philanthropy, shares how she embraced a career in fundraising in a casual interview on onprimetv.com. Ms. Farb’s fundraising style set the benchmark for numerous successful national projects. In her book, she shares how she gives 200% of herself to volunteerism.
- From a Name to a Number
- Alter Wiener
- On September 11, 1939, German invaders brutally murdered Alter Wiener’s father. He was only a boy of thirteen. In his poignant memoir, From a Name to a Number, Alter Wiener narrates his story during the Holocaust, remembering the loved ones he lost and the miracle of surviving it. Eurasiareview.com announces that a video project is on the works to preserve the beautiful story of the eighty-six-year-old author.
- Polished Stones
- Elizabeth Wesley
- NiagaraAdvanced.ca features the inspiring story of seventy-two-year-old author Elizabeth Wesley, a former nurse who suffered Pick’s Disease after a horrendous car accident. The rare, degenerative disease that destroys brain cells kept her in a locked unit at Albright Manor for five years. Miraculously, she survived and discovered that she could paint and write poetry. She recently published Polished Stones, her first book.
- My Justice
- Patricia Mcknight
- The Examiner.com interviews advocate for the rights of battered spouses and abused children, Patricia Mcknight, about her experiences and her recently published book, My Justice. The book is the story of a young girl’s strength and survival. It narrates her pains of being an abused child and also celebrates her triumphs over her suffering.
- A Melody of Short Stories
- Megan X. Vaz
- Nine-year-old author Megan Vaz shares with SunSentinel.com the letter she received from Michelle Obama after she and her mother sent the first lady a copy of her recently published book, A Melody of Short Stories. In the feature article, Megan and her mother shares an inspiring tale of pursuing one’s passion and living one’s dreams.
- It’s Okay to Wait
- Alonda Thomas
- It’s Okay to Wait by Alonda Thomas is a picture book for teens and parents. It depicts the story of an adolescent girl and her father having a rational discussion about sex. In a feature story by eurweb.com, readers share their positive reactions to the unconventional book.
- My Life at Liz Claiborne
- Jerome A. Chazen
- Jerome A. Chazen, one of the founders of the multibillion-dollar fashion company, Liz Claiborne, recently published his business memoir, My Life at Liz Claiborne. He shares his motivation on writing and building a business in an article by 77 Square.
- The Masters of Hope
- Carmel Kennedy
- Carmel Kennedy’s concern for the future of the human race and the alarming present situation of the planet earth pushed her to write her first book. The Sault Star interviews the author about her sci-fi novel, The Masters of Hope.
- Sweet Demotion
- Lonn Friend
- Famous rock and roll journalist Lonn Friend expresses his views on life and writing in an interview published on Glide Magazine.com. He also talks about his recent memoir, Sweet Demotion, that pools together stories from his first job as a writer for Hustler, being EIC for RIP Magazine and finding solace in yoga and Zen meditation.
- A Friend like John
- Suzanne B. Bartlett, MD
- A Friend like John by Suzanne B. Bartlett garners an Honorable Mention in the Children’s Books Category of the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Book Festival. This is intended for elementary-aged peers of children with autism. It discusses the similarities of autistic children to their typically developing friends, family, and classmates.
- Harold Jones: The Singer's Drummer
- Gil Jacobs and Joe Agro
- Harold Jones: The Singer's Drummer by Gil Jacobs and Joe Agro was given an Honorable Mention in the General Nonfiction Category of the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Book Festival. This memoir chronicles the life of Harold Jones, whose career spanned the last five decades of jazz and big band swing music. Paul Winter calls Harold the “Michael Jordan of young jazz drummers in Chicago” while Tony Bennett says, “This book is a knockout! I am happy that someone is finally putting together a history of what really happens on the road!”
- Tragedy & Trust
- Thom Vines with John Michael Vestal
- Tragedy & Trust by John Michael Vestal garners an Honorable Mention in the Spiritual Category of the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Book Festival. This is the story of a family and a boyfriend who had to deal with the sudden death of eighteen-year-old Kesley Vines, who is killed in a car accident. They share how they struggled with the issue of trust and how they resolved it.
- It's Okay to Wait
- Alonda Thomas
- It's Okay to Wait by Alonda Thomas illustrated by A. Emmanuel earns an Honorable Mention in the Young Adult Category of the 2012-2012 Los Angeles Book Festival. This is a story of a father who sits down with his adolescent daughter to have “the talk” about sex. It is a glimpse into an intimate conversation that will educate the young, inspire the young-at-heart, and encourage all to have a healthy discussion about self-esteem, self-worth, and discernment.
- An African Safari
- Richard C. Hood
- An African Safari is a book that gives a child lessons on African wildlife, protection of natural resources, and many other valuable information through beautiful pictures and challenging puzzles. The Reading Corner of MyrtleBeachOnline recommends this educational and creative book written by Richard C. Hood.
- Cooper Goes to a Hockey Game
- Julie A. Walker
- As a mother of two young children and the wife of a professional hockey player, Julie Walker has made countless trips to the arena to watch hockey games. When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2009, she turned her priorities around during her treatment and devoted time to publishing a story she wrote for her son. The former math and science teacher is now a cancer survivor and an author of Cooper Goes to a Hockey Game. The CAMBRIDGETIMES.ca features her story.
- Prodomon-Bringer of Fear
- Victoria Nolan
- Prodomon-Bringer of Fear is an extraordinary book not just because of the original story but also because it was authored by nine-year-old Vicki Nolan. Her move to publish her book was inspired by Fox 2 Zip Trip’s Jason Carr telling her “If you put your mind to anything, you can accomplish it.” Her compelling story was featured on myFOXdetroit.com.
- Pablo Visits the Desert
- Mary Wisham Fenstermacher
- The Examiner.com interviews award-winning author Mary Wisham Fenstermacher, whose children’s story Pablo Visits the Desert earned high acclaim at the recently concluded USA Book News Best Books 2010 & 2011. In the article, the author shares her Las Vegas experience that prompted the idea to write the story about a penguin in a desert.
- Shinar 54
- Corey Sanders
- The Eastern Arizona Courier runs a full feature story on their local resident and family court judge Corey Sanders, who has recently published his first novel with AuthorHouse. Shinar 54 is a story of conflict between good and evil, truth and lies, and the clash of these human values. The author elaborates on the stories behind his story and who have influenced him to become an author.
- Magical Moments with Roy and Toni
- Delores Allan
- The Magical Moments is a series of five children’s book penned by Delores Allan and illustrated by her sister Bernita St. John Wiebke. Each story is set in the 1940s and early 1950s where the characters live and enjoy a simple life in a beautiful farm learning valuable lessons from their parents Roy and Toni. The sisters share their story in an article published by WCFCourier.com.
- Animal Dreams and Fantasies
- Jim Kilmer
- Animal Dreams and Fantasies is an animal fiction book written in rhyming verses for both young and old. The book describes how animals would behave if they have human qualities and values. In a full feature story by www.phillyburbs.com, the author shares that the book is a collaborative outcome of his family’s penchant for rhymed stories and nourishing creativity.
- Soaring Skyward
- Claudine Burnett
- Soaring Skyward is author Claudine Burnett’s sixth book. Burnett is a retired librarian who has been actively pursuing the history of southern California since 1971. In a full-feature article on Gazettes.com, Burnett talks about her new book and the creative drive that pushes her to write about history and aviation.
- Birds Chasing Hope
- Dr. Ashish Modi
- Shreveporttimes.com announces the book signing of first-time author Ashish Modi. His book Birds Chasing Hope is a hopeful and inspirational tale of a group of birds and animals who, despite all the odds, save their forest and habitat. The book signing will be on January 21, 2012, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Broadmoor branch of Shreve Memorial Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, East Kings Highway, Duck Pond Park.
- Godly Ideas
- Darcell Walker, J.D.
- ChristianNewsToday.com features the heartwarming and enriching book of Darcell Walker, J.D. who shares his wisdom in the spiritual, business, and legal aspects of developing ideas that is driven by one’s faith in God. The author is a practising attorney for over twenty-three years, specializing on intellectual property including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and product licensing.
- Steps of Courage
- Bettina Hoerlin
- Steps of Courage is a riveting love story during the conflicting times of World War II. The story was born from the five hundred love letters that the author, Bettina Hoerlin found in her late mother’s old suitcase. Hoerlin’s mother is well-known in German society, but Jewish. Her father is a prominent physicist and an expert mountain climber. Santafenewmexican.com elaborates on the development of her novel and the touching story behind the plot.
- Fragments of Imagination
- Johnny Marcel O’Gradney
- The prestigious London Book Festival recently issued top honours to the winners in their writing contest. The poetry book Fragments of Imagination by Johnny Marcel O’Gradney garnered a wining spot in the Honourable Mentions of the Poetry Category. The London Book Festival will hold a dinner on January 26, 2012, to formally announce the winners.
- Meeting
- Hollie Delaney
- A succinct yet thorough fiction review of Meeting by Hollie Delaney was printed in Publisher’s Weekly. The review commends the author for “using her knowledge on the real estate business to develop a well-plotted story.”
- Hotey
- Josephine Bailey
- The children’s story about a donkey’s journey to self-discovery, Hotey was given attention in a compact review printed in Publisher’s Weekly. According to the review, the young donkey’s tale written by Josephine Bailey “creates a number of heart-tugging scenes, as well as some thoughtful ruminations on friendship.”
- The Hated Outsiders
- Jesse C. Newman
- The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle runs a full feature on Jesse Newman’s intriguing book, The Hated Outsiders. The article talks about the author’s intent and inspiration for writing about a controversial historical topic.