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Ron Rash to Appear at Beauty and the Book
Jefferson, Texas - The Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs welcome back author,
Ron Rash as their featured guest for their monthly book club meeting,
May 8th, 6:30 p.m. at Beauty and the Book, 210 West Austin in downtown
historic Jefferson, Texas. All Pulpwood Queens attending are to bring a
southern dish for the covered dish dinner. Following the /dinner on the
grounds/, Ron will give a us a book talk/ reading followed by question
and answer, then the book signing. Please bring your books with you or
you may order his books at www.beautyandthebook.com. "The World Made
Straight" is our official May Pulpwood Queen Book Club Selection and
"Chemistry and other Stories" is our May BONUS Book Club Selection. Ron
Rash has been voted by The Pulpwood Queens the BEST author ever to read
aloud so we hope you will not miss his appearance to our neck of the woods!
For those of you wishing to attend who are not Pulpwood Queens or Timber
Guys, it's never too late to join our book club, the largest "meeting
and discussing" book club in the world! Membership is $25.00 and that is
for life! Membership includes: An official Pulpwood Queen Certificate,
an official Pulpwood Queen T-shirt, and allows you to come and meet some
of the best authors in the world today! For more information go to our
official Pulpwood Queen website, www.beautyandthebook.com and click on
Pulpwood Queens. Don't wait another minute to join us on our sole
mission to promote literacy and reading, one person, one author, one
book, at time. Our motto is "where tiaras are mandatory and reading good
books is the RULE!" Email me today to join at kathy@beautyandthebook.com
or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520!
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Dear Reader,
Due to circumstances out of our control, The Friends of the Municipal Auditorium and I have decided to postpone our International Book Club Author Extravaganza until July 18 – 20, 2008. This event was to be held July 13 – 15, 2007 at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport,
Louisiana. Several factors have lead to this delay. In order to bring you the best in international authors and reads for book clubs and book readers, we feel that we need more time to get all the infrastructure in place. Our apologizes for any inconvenience but I can assure you that when it does happen, our International Book Club Author Extravaganza will be
spectacular. Mark your calendars now for July 18 – 20, 2008 and in the meantime check out our official website, www.beautyandthebook.com for any updates and other author and book events.
Tiara wearing and Book sharing,
Kathy L. Patrick
Founder of the Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs and the International Book Club Author Extravaganza!
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Dear Pulpwood Queens and Booklovers,
I will be traveling to MUSIC CITY TEXAS for the TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS in
Linden, Texas in which I will have a Pulpwood Queen booth. Come join me and
watch some of the best Texas musical artists walk the red carpet. This is
one of the best kept secrets in Texas and if you love all types of music and
Texas, you need to be here. Read all about it in The Longview News Journal
which we have the link below and get your tickets! They sell out every year
and this is one musical event you don't want to miss!
Tiara wearing, book and Texas music sharing,
Kathy L. Patrick
Founder of the Pulpwood Queens and Texas music fan!
Longview News Journal Article
Texas Music Awards Official Site
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Press Release for Immediate Release:
PULPWOOD QUEENS GONE WILD!(PG rated of course!)
Will Clarke Appearing at Beauty and the Book!
Jefferson, Texas -March 13th, 6:30 p.m.
Calling all L.S.U. fans!
The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas are having a TOGA PARTY to celebrate our special guest author, Will Clarke’s new book “The Worthy”! The event will be at Beauty and the Book a.k.a. Theta Eta Pie, the only Hair Salon/Bookstore now sorority in the country!
When I read Will's book, I thought it screamed the movie "Animal House" meets "Carrie"! The main character is killed in hazing incident as a pledge at his fraternity house. He comes back as a ghost for revenge!
Since Jefferson, Texas has been voted the most haunted small town in Texas I thought the “ghost” character in “The Worthy” would fit in nicely.
Will has sold the film rights for his first book, “Lord Vishnu’s Love Handles” to the creators of the Academy Award winning film “Sideways’. The rights to his new book has also been sold and is currently being filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the L.S.U. campus. Will now lives in Dallas with his wife and two boys but he is a
Shreveport, Louisiana native.
For more information on Will Clarke, please go to www.booktourvirgin.blogs.com or www.willclarke.com.
Also our Pulpwood Queen Book Club Selection Author of the Month, Margaret Sartor will be calling in to talk to us about her book, "Miss
American Pie". Margaret teaches at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and is nationally exhibited and published photographer.
Photographer Tammy Cromer Campbell will be in attendance to capture our "toga" moments! Remember this is Spring Break month and we will have an in turn "worthy" prize for the BEST TOGA attire in attendance and it does not include a paddle! Reminds me of the song, "It makes me want to shout, Yeah ee yeah!"
Toga on over Pulpwood Queens and bring a "worthy" Louisiana dish for our buffet dinner. Those not members are welcome but there is a $10.00 per person charge for the event and dinner.
Please call to reserve your ticket for this event, 903-665-7520.
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WORD SPREAD WIDER, THE STAKES GREW HIGHER.
THIS YEAR’S WINNERS WILL ASTOUND YOU
JAMES PATTERSON ANNOUNCES THE
2006 $500,000 PAGETURNER AWARD WINNERS
New York, NY, March 2, 2007: James Patterson announced today — NEA’s national Read Across America day — the 39 winners of the 2006 James Patterson PageTurner Awards, who will receive cash prizes totaling $500,000. Among the winners are libraries, schools, bookstores, and innovative individuals and organizations that go to extraordinary lengths to spread the joy of books and
reading across the country.
From the Washington Center for the Book in Seattle, who started the breakthrough — and now widespread — “One Book” program, to the nonprofit organization 826 National, which works tirelessly to encourage creativity in children of all ages by providing enthralling reading and writing experiences, this year’s winners come from 34 cities in 23 states, and their amazing
efforts reach as far as troops stationed in the Middle East and underprivileged children in Botswana, Africa.
Mr. Patterson is also honoring an elementary school principal who got his students geared up about reading by skydiving out of a plane; a New Orleans literary festival that continues to bring excitement and fun to a community still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Katrina; a California “Bookseller of the Year,” dedicated to her cause since 1977, who hosts more than 600
author events a year; a Queens librarian who let kids in her community dye her hair purple to prove that reading actually can be fun; an African American Read-In program that brings in local heroes such as a pro football Hall of Famer turned Supreme Court justice to get the community excited about reading; and a national organization whose mission is to provide as many
underprivileged children with their “first book” ever. And the overwhelming list goes on.
James Patterson says, “I love being able to help those who spread the word that reading a book is still one of the great joys in our lives.” This year’s winners truly embody the spirit and energy of the PageTurner Awards — to spread the excitement of books and reading as far and wide as humanly possible. And for that, we salute them all!
The 2006 James Patterson PageTurner Award winners are:
$100,000 PageTurner of the Year Award:
Washington Center for the Book Seattle, WA
In 1996, well-known librarian and radio host Nancy Pearl (one of last year’s PageTurner merit winners and the model for a librarian action figure to boot!) helped create a fun, innovative concept: what if one entire city could come together to read, learn about, and enjoy the same book? And so, two years later, “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book” was formed — literally
bringing the whole city together through the power of one book. Run by the Washington Center for the Book and retitled “Seattle Reads,” this program soon caught on nationwide, and now over 450 different locations across the country, ranging from Los Angeles to the nation’s capital, host their own “One Book” events.
$50,000 PageTurner Champion Awards:
University of Minnesota’s African American Read-In Minneapolis, MN
Now in its 18th year, the African American Read-In at the University of Minnesota is an annual celebration aimed at incorporating black literature into the community during Black History Month each February. With literary workshops, school-oriented programs, and noted speakers — like local hero Alan Page, a pro football Hall of Famer and current Associate Justice of the
Minnesota Supreme Court—the Read-Ins affect at least 12,000 community members each year in Minnesota alone, with the ultimate goal of helping participants to develop a lifelong love of reading together as a family and as a community.
826 National San Francisco, CA
Based in San Francisco but with offices in New York, L.A., Seattle, Ann Arbor, and Chicago, this nonprofit organization, cofounded by author Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius), is focused on improving children’s reading and writing skills while encouraging creativity. The organization is so popular that even famous funnymen like Jon Stewart, Ben Stiller,
and Will Ferrell have joined in, lending their names and time to help raise money at 826 fund-raisers across the country.
All Hallows High School Bronx, NY
All Hallows High School is located in the poorest congressional district in the United States. Due to a dedicated staff, a required “Drop Everything and Read” (D.E.A.R) program, numerous reading and writing–based curriculums, as well as a strong schoolwide mentoring program, All Hallows High has increased SAT verbal scores by 16% and AP English scores by 40% since its
inception. In 1998 the entire graduating class was accepted into four-year colleges, and the school has since maintained a near-perfect college acceptance rate. With national outlets like the Wall Street Journal highlighting their phenomenal progress and visits from the likes of native New Yorker film director Spike Lee, All Hallows High is garnering attention each year for its
ability to educate and nurture students to become the best they can be.
First Book Washington, DC
First Book was founded in 1992 with the sole mission to get a first book into the hands of every child that comes from an underprivileged family. In their first year they gave out over 12,000 books; now they work with over 1,300 communities nationally, with outreach and book distributions close to 40 million. Countless celebrities, like Reba McEntire, Whoopi Goldberg, Susan
Sarandon, and even former Secretary of State Colin Powell have helped to support First Book — named one of ten “Gold Star” charities by Forbes magazine in 2003 — with their worthy cause over the years.
$10,000 PageTurner Par Excellence Awards:
The Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library Nashville, TN
Actress/Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton started this program in 1996 as a way to help children in her hometown realize a love of reading from the earliest age possible. The idea has grown into an initiative that gives out over 2.5 million books annually. Currently, over 600 cities in 40 states have implemented the Imagination Library. In 2000, Dolly received an Association of
American Publishers (AAP) honor, and just last year she donated the proceeds of her cookbook sales to benefit the library.
Family Literacy Foundation San Diego, CA
Since winning a 2005 James Patterson PageTurner award, the Family Literacy Foundation has increased its outreach by almost 100,000 people. Through its main reading-related programs, United Through Reading, Building Bridges with Books, and Youth Reading Role Models, the foundation has clocked over 204,000 volunteer hours working to reinforce and foster relationships between
children and their parents, family members, and friends through reading. Even First Lady Laura Bush has become involved, serving as the honorary chair of the United Through Reading program, which allows deployed U.S. soldiers to read books to their children via video, enabling troops to stay connected with their loved ones back home.
Books for Boys at the Children's Village Dobbs Ferry, NY
Another 2005 James Patterson PageTurner winner, Books for Boys at the Children’s Village is a unique and innovative program that utilizes a staff of teachers, librarians, and volunteers to read and share books with at-risk youth ages 6–21. Their projects include a visiting author series, internship programs that allow college students to work with the boys over the summer,
and various mentoring programs. Even CSI: New York actor-author Hill Harper stopped by recently to read and talk to the boys!
Pam Shelton, Botswana Book Project Botswana, Africa
Pam Shelton is a United States citizen who quit her job after 25 years as a Vermont librarian to move to the African country of Botswana. Pam set out to create much-needed libraries in schools throughout Botswana. Her mission was to get books shipped into the country so that children of all ages could learn to read — something they can’t do if they do not have the resources
— and it proved to be no small feat. With the help of Books for Africa, she has brought and distributed more than 300,000 books in Botswana in just under 10 years.
Behind the Book New York, NY
The nonprofit organization Behind the Book works with low-income youth in New York City public schools, grades K–12. Its motto is “Creating opportunities for tomorrow through creative reading experiences today.” The organization reinforces the excitement and importance of reading while emphasizing literacy skills and offering unwavering support to children working to
further their education. Behind the Book was honored last year as a James Patterson PageTurner winner, and since then the organization has almost doubled its outreach.
Purvis J. Behan P.S. 11 Brooklyn, NY
P.S. 11 is a New York City public school located in Brooklyn. A Title 1 school (set to ensure the academic achievement of the underprivileged) with close to 500 pre-K to fifth-grade students, the school lacks the necessary funds and donations to keep its library and classrooms stocked with books. Despite this, the school has continuously dedicated its time and energy to promote
reading and literacy not only to the students, but to their parents and community as well. It holds an annual Book Bash for all students (which has raised thousands of dollars to improve the school’s library) as well as an annual Pajama Party (hugely popular with the students, who come to the gym-turned-huge-slumber-party dressed in their pajamas) and Read-a-thons aimed to
teach kids that reading is an important, lifelong, and, most of all, fun part of their futures.
$5,000 PageTurner Award winners:
Listed in alphabetical order
2nd Chance Books, Austin Public Library Austin, TX
Books for Soldiers Winston-Salem, NC
Debra McKee, Laundry Basket Library Mansfield, OH
Decatur Book Festival Decatur, GA
Elaine Petrocelli, Book Passage Corte Madera, CA
Emma Rodgers, Black Images Book Bazaar Dallas, TX
Harlem RBI’s REAL Kids Summer Literacy Program New York, NY
Huckleberry Hill School, Fit and Lit Program Lynnfield, MA
Jill Lamar, Barnes & Noble New York, NY
John and Sharon Bushell Homer, AK
Kathy Patrick, Beauty and the Book Jefferson, TX
Kendra Cullin, Borders, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI
Literacy, Inc. New York, NY
Main Street Automotive Magnet School, Comic Book Program Dayton, OH
Mary Yockey, Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville, IL
Morningside Elementary, Reading Restaurant Library Program Brownsville, TX
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Baltimore, MD
Paul Ingram, Prairie Lights Iowa City, IA
Peggy Faul, Badges with Books Ferguson, MO
The Poisoned Pen Phoenix, AZ
Principal Scott Owens, W. G. Rhea Elementary School Paris, TN
Roosevelt Brown, Reading Literacy Learning, Inc. San Diego, CA
R. J. Julia Bookshop Madison, CT
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh Newburgh, NY
Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Columbia, SC
Susan Scatena, Queens Library Queens, NY
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival New Orleans, LA
University of Southern California Literacy Programs Los Angeles, CA
For more information on the 2006 winners, please visit:
www.pattersonpageturner.org
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21th Annual Writers' Conference
For Immediate Release For Additional Information, Contact:
Georgia Henson at 903-856-6724
Writers' Conference
Five authors with more than 300 published books between them have accepted invitations to speak at the 21th Annual Writers' Conference to be held April 27 and 28 at the Camp Shiloh Retreat near Pittsburg, TX. Titled "The Writers' Roundup," the event is sponsored by the Northeast Texas Writers' Organization (NETWO) and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Joe Lansdale has had more than 20 books published, and over 100 other works. Booklist calls him "an immense talent." He has garnered praise from The New York Times. He has wone 5 Bram Stoker horror awards, the American Mystery award, the "Shot in the Dark" International Crime Writers Award, the Booklist Editors Award, the Critic's Choice Award, and a New York Times Notable Book Award. Two stories have been adapted to film, and he has written 5 TV animated episodes.
Also speaking at the conference will be Dr. Ted Rankin. Dr. Rankin has more than 34 years experience as a forensic pathologist. For many years, he traveled over northeast Texas at the request of law enforcement and Federal agencies, conducting forensic autopsies, medico-legal autopsies, and presenting forensic evidence in the courtroom. Since he retired, he writes about the mysteries of medical practice, and the history of medicine.
The two-day conference is open to anyone with an interest in writing, whether fiction or non-fiction. In addition to authors, editors and agents will speak and be available for individual interviews. Details can be obtained from the web site: www.netwo.org , or by calling Georgia Henson at 903-856-6724.
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NEW INTERVIEW- Michael Redhill
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 7:40 AM
Subject: NEW INTERVIEW- Michael Redhill
This week's guest is Michael Redhill. We discuss his new novel CONSOLATION, published by Little, Brown. Mr. Redhill is a novelist, a poet, and a playwright. CONSOLATION takes place in Toronto. I found his prose style and the construction of the novel extraordinary. CONSOLATION received an excellent review in last week's New York Times Book Review. Enjoy!
Peace,
Kacey
www.kaceykowars.com
1745 Ibson Dr
Powell, Ohio
43065
US
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