tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37414655262246993082024-03-13T23:43:48.704-04:00The Book ClubNews-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.comBlogger737125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-37677575869924835522014-06-20T15:02:00.000-04:002014-06-20T15:02:00.377-04:00Euclid author publishes book on relationship with GodFrom a news release:<br />
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“Death Never Crossed My Mind,” a new book by Anne Allen, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.<br /><br />Accepting God in your life can truly change you as a person. In her deteriorating health due to a brain tumor, the author tells a piece of her life, how God healed and cared for her during her times of great need. She tells how the Word of God became her source of strength and comfort whenever she feels frail, and how she falls back and finds herself again in the comforting love of God.<br /><br />The book discusses different aspects of the author’s life and what she thinks about the past as she looks at it now. She shares lessons learned from many years of struggle, pain, doubt, hatred, and jealousy, but also shows enough of the happiness that God and her loved ones have imparted in her life.<br /><br />Death Never Crossed My Mind, by Anne Allen, is a selfless pouring and sharing of wisdom gleaned from a fruitful life’s journey.<br /><br />Anne Allen was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She is now retired and resides in Euclid with her husband of thirty-five years, and dedicates her time to serving the Lord and helping other people. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span> </blockquote>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">“Death Never Crossed My Mind” is a 108-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-</span><em style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">4349-2842-9</em><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dorrancepressroom.com/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">www.dorrancepressroom.com</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or our online bookstore at</span><a href="http://www.dorrancebookstore.com/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">www.dorrancebookstore.com</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">.</span></blockquote>
News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-82095410430721243982014-06-18T15:58:00.000-04:002014-06-18T15:58:00.459-04:00Brook Park author explores importance of family in new bookFrom a news release:<br />
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BROOK PARK, Ohio — In her new children’s book, “Cricket, the Unhappy Frog,” author Mary Lu Stary tells a story that showcases the importance of family to one’s personal happiness.</div>
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The story introduces readers to a little female frog named Cricket. When her father and sisters suddenly disappear from the pond, Cricket knows it’s up to her to find them. Readers will follow her as she hops along highways and through forests to find the family she didn’t realize was so important to her happiness.</div>
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Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at<a href="http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.tatepublishing.com/<wbr></wbr>bookstore</a>, or by visiting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://barnesandnoble.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">barnesandnoble.com</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://amazon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>.</div>
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Stary is the mother of six and a grandmother of 10. She lives in Brook Park, Ohio, with two of her children. She has dreamed of becoming a published author since her days as co-editor of the high school newspaper.</div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-83310316826212759082014-06-17T10:42:00.001-04:002014-06-17T10:42:20.567-04:00#bookyourtrip with NPRBecause I'm always looking to add to the list of books I'm in the middle of reading or hope to finally crack open, I was excited to see this news release in my inbox. <a href="http://www.npr.org/books/">NPR Books</a> has put together a summer reading collection titled <a href="http://www.npr.org/series/320361610/book-your-trip">Book Your Trip</a>:<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-transform: uppercase;">BECAUSE READING IS ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY; </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-transform: uppercase;">REPORTS, CRITICS’ LISTS & MORE AT <a href="http://www.npr.org/series/320361610/book-your-trip" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">NPR.ORG/BOOKYOURTRIP</a></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_627875574" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 17, 2014</span></span>; Washington, D.C. – Who needs destinations? This summer, NPR Books focuses on the journey. Tales of travel and transit inspire this year’s Summer Books package, an annual recommendation of literature and reading centered around a select theme. “Book Your Trip” launches today with an introductory story airing during <i><a href="http://www.npr.org/2014/06/17/321381212/book-your-trip-because-reading-is-about-the-journey" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Morning Edition</a></i> and a dozen online lists from notable critics, librarians and tastemakers. Start exploring now at <a href="http://www.npr.org/series/320361610/book-your-trip" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">npr.org/bookyourtrip</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The 12 “Book Your Trip” reading lists collect favorite books about incredible journeys, and can be browsed by mode of transportation: Train, Plane, Car, Bike, Boat, Foot, City Transit, Horse, Balloon, Rocketship, Time, and even Dragons, Drugs and Giant Peaches. The lists feature selections from NPR staff<b>, </b>including Michele Norris, Lynn Neary, Neda Ulaby and Mandalit del Barco, as well as book critics Nancy Pearl, Maureen Corrigan, Ellah Allfrey, Alan Cheuse and Jane Ciabattari. Audiences can share personal favorites in the comments section of the lists or in social media using the hashtag #bookyourtrip.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In complementary reports airing across NPR newsmagazines, NPR’s Arts and Entertainment desk explores how the way people get from place to place connects to larger human issues – women’s rights, race, loss, citizenship, peace and freedom. Expected coverage includes NPR TV critic Eric Deggans examining the travel experience of whites and blacks through <i>The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963</i>; Neda Ulaby following the journey of <i>Snowpiercer</i> from graphic novel to the big screen; pieces revealing the gender issues surrounding <i>The Little Engine That Could</i> and revving up literature with motorcycles; and NPR film critic Bob Mondello sharing some journey-inspired show tunes.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">NPR Books helps a busy audience find great reads. Recently redesigned to better serve those on-the-go, the site brings together news about books and authors with original interviews, reviews and recommendations from every genre and non-genre. It also compiles popular recurring series such as the "This Week’s Must Read,” "My Guilty Pleasure” and “Crime in the City,” which begins its 2014 summer run in late June with crime fiction stories about Melbourne, Australia; Shetland Islands, Scotland; Natchez, Miss.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and for the first time ever, New York, N.Y. In December 2013, NPR Books took its year-end “best of” list to a new level with the launch of the NPR's Book Concierge, an app that allows readers to sort, shuffle and surf their way through more than 200 of the year’s best reads. “Book Your Trip” is the latest addition to this expanding library of outstanding books coverage at <a href="http://www.npr.org/books/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.npr/books</a>.</span></blockquote>
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Where are your books taking you this summer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-19601883131075454842014-06-16T16:17:00.001-04:002014-06-16T16:17:49.066-04:00New ebook available in local author's mystery seriesLocal author Annmarie Cleversey (<a href="http://thenhbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/03/local-authors-books-available-for-less.html" target="_blank">previously profiled here</a>) has released the fourth book in her Hailey Hanson mystery series. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Reunions-Can-Be-Dangerous-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00K4MH4NK" target="_blank">"Reunions Can be Dangerous" is available on Amazon as an ebook download</a> for $2.99.<br />
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Book summary from a news release:<br />
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It's summer time and children's librarian Hailey Hanson and her best friend Kayla Martin are looking
forward to their 10 year high school class reunion and visiting with old friends. But neither imagined that
reunion weekend would bring up old jealousies, rivalries and old flames wanting to be rekindled. While
Kayla is fighting off the advances of her former high school sweetheart, Hailey is trying to figure who is
responsible for seemingly harmless pranks that are occurring. But reunion weekend turns deadly when
Hailey finds a classmate dead at one of the reunion events. Is the killer amongst the reunion guests?
Hailey is determined to find out and with Kayla's help tracks down the killer. </blockquote>
Earlier books in the series include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Comes-Hailey-Hanson-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0076SLEUY" target="_blank">"Trouble Comes to Town,"</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Deceptions-Hailey-Hanson-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0079RI2NY" target="_blank">"Deadly Deceptions"</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Buried-Hailey-Hanson-Mystery-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00806IYPE" target="_blank">"Buried in the Past."</a> All
can be found on Amazon as ebooks for $0.99 each.News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-14858121263402584072014-05-05T16:47:00.001-04:002014-05-05T16:47:08.926-04:00Preorder Mentor photographer Johnny Joo's book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mentor photographer Johnny Joo is releasing a book titled <a href="http://architecturalafterlife.com/empty-spaces/">"Empty Spaces: Photojournalism Through The Rust Belt,"</a> which can be preordered on his website, <a href="http://architecturalafterlife.com/">Architectural Afterlife</a>, for the next seven days.<br />
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The 116-page hardcover book is 11.25 inches by 8.75 inches, and <a href="http://architecturalafterlife.com/empty-spaces/">each book preordered through Joo's website</a> will be personally signed by the author/photographer. (<a href="http://on.fb.me/1mw8iJz">Only seven days left to preorder to receive a personally signed book and free gift</a>.)<br />
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The book is also available as an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Empty-Spaces-Photojournalism-Through-Rust-ebook/dp/B00J7ALXU0">e-book through Amazon</a>.<br />
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Some of <a href="http://bit.ly/OfyInd">Joo's photos were recently featured</a> on a <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/completely-surreal-pictures-of-americas-abandoned-malls">viral Buzzfeed post on abandoned malls</a>. His photos of abandoned buildings have been <a href="http://bit.ly/1j3RcUo">on display at Mentor Public Library</a>.<br />
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Joo also has shared some of his work on <a href="http://news-herald.com/">News-Herald.com</a>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://bit.ly/1hmpHG5">Mentor Marsh fire, Nov. 5, 2013</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/1aZb1qr">Winter weather photos, Nov. 27, 2013</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/1cbEeS4">Mentor Fire Department training, Dec. 17, 2013</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/19ZSjSr">Winter weather photos, January 2014</a></li>
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Find more of Joo's photography on his Facebook pages <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyJooPhotography">Johnny Joo Photography</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UrbanExplorationUS">Urbex</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-35562268813675339252014-05-01T16:12:00.002-04:002014-05-01T16:12:36.903-04:00Local author appearing at Perry Public Library<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Local author and <a href="http://news-herald.com/community-blogs" target="_blank">News-Herald Community Media Lab</a> blogger M.E. Betsy McMillan will be at <a href="http://www.perrypubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">Perry Public Library</a> on May 3 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3753+Main+St/@41.764707,-81.151843,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x883197c525d3115b:0x8855d71abf744149" target="_blank">map</a>). More information from a news release:<br />
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What can you possibly do for a person who is dying? What meaningful gift can you give to someone who no longer has the need or want of material possessions?<br />
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In her latest book, “A Mystery in the Mailbox,” local author M.E. Betsy McMillan discusses her long history of confronting this issue and her years of success in making the “gift of thought” a special way to give hope and inspiration to those who are fighting a long, hard battle.<br />
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Betsy will be appearing at Perry Public Library on Saturday, May 3rd where she will be talking with library visitors about how they too can give the “gift of thought” when nothing else seems appropriate. Signed copies of “A Mystery in the Mailbox” will be available for purchase.<br />
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<b>About the Author</b><br />
A native of Cleveland, Betsy and her family have resided in Perry, Ohio for the last 40 years. Betsy is the head writer and editor for a pharmaceutical research organization as a full time avocation, but still finds the time to write on her own time. “A Mystery in the Mailbox” is her fifth non-fiction book.<br />
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<b>What people are saying about “A Mystery in the Mailbox”</b><br />
“His Holiness sends prayerful good wishes for your work with the terminally ill. Invoking upon you the joy and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ, he cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing.” <br />
— Secretariat of State for Pope Benedict, The Vatican, 13 February 2010<br />
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“When one is ill and becomes a patient, the secret in caring for the patient, is caring about the patient. Betsy’s stories are fascinating and describe her twenty-plus years of caring and compassion for those in need. I highly recommend this book.” <br />
— John L. Turner, M.D., author of Miracles and Manifestations: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Worlds of Divine Intervention, Near-Death Experiences, and Universal Energy<br />
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“One of the greatest blessings in life is to die having been loved and cared about. Betsy, through her wonderful and thoughtful book, has shown us how we all can express our love and care for those who need it the most.”<br />
— Dr. Harold J. Bowersox, author of The Bowersox Protocol for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue<br />
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“My tears flowed because of the simplicity of the idea, shared with such an open heart. Betsy writes, “There are times when I think I am getting much as in the sending as the recipient gets in the receiving.” To which I say, “Amen.” That is exactly the experience I have every time I do Reiki at the hospital. And her process does not involve any sort of training!”<br />
— Elisabeth Petry, author of Can Anything Beat White? A Black Family’s Letters and At Home Inside: A Daughter's Tribute to Ann Petry<br />
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Betsy McMillan works as a writer and editor for Ricerca Biosciences in Concord, OH. She attended The Ohio State University and Cleveland State University. She is currently marketing her non-fiction books and has two novels that are scheduled for publication this year. McMillan also pens a blog at <a href="http://thefracturedanecdote.blogspot.com/">http://thefracturedanecdote.blogspot.com/</a>.</blockquote>
News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-31090884061553886872014-04-28T09:10:00.000-04:002014-04-28T09:10:00.259-04:00Peninsula author signing books in MantuaPeninsula resident Susan Ellison Busch will be in Mantua on May 4 to sign copies of her book. More information from a news release:<br />
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<b>WHEN:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1068405606" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-05-04</span></span></div>
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<b>TIME:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1068405607" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 - 3 p.m.</span></span></div>
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<b>WHERE</b>: Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities, 9772 Diagonal Rd, Mantua, OH</div>
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<b>WHAT:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Ellison Busch. a resident of Peninsula, OH, will be available to sign copies of her book,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Yearning for Normal.</i></div>
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I phoned for an ambulance. As I called, Mike paced back and forth in the kitchen saying, 'Just drive me. I'll be okay.' He told me that he had been cooking meatballs and his shirt caught on fire. While waiting for the ambulance,</div>
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I got him some pants for modesty, covering his burnt waist and buttocks.</div>
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I remembered a little from nursing school about burns, so I tried to get him to lie down on a quilt since I knew he was in danger of going into shock.</div>
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This heartbreaking journey will take Susan Busch and her son, Mike, through hospitals, backyards, schoolrooms, psychiatric wards, a court room, a burn unit, and the corridors of Susan's own heart. But beyond the struggles of adjusting to life with this deletion, there is a tale of humanity, with all its sorrow, love, and hope. This story is not just for the parents of children with 22q.11 Deletion syndrome, but for their friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, teachers, speech therapists, social workers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, ministers, and whoever else likes a good story. </div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-78271086193401963032014-04-25T12:22:00.000-04:002014-04-25T12:22:59.228-04:00Comic author appearing in MayArea comics expert and News-Herald Community Media Lab blogger Chris Lambert will be making a few appearances next month.<br />
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On May 3 — Free Comic Day — Lambert and Tom Batiuk (Funky Winkerbean, Crankshaft) will be at Comics and Friends at Great Lakes Mall from noon to 3 p.m.<br />
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The appearance will be the debut of Lambert's new sci-fi novel "Saucers," as well as his new comic book I-Qube, Hero in a Box. <br />
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Also on Free Comic Day, Lambert will be at Comic Heaven on Robinhood Drive in Willoughby from 4 to 7 p.m.<br />
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On May 25, Lambert will sign autographs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Atlas Cinema Great Lakes Stadium in Mentor as part of <a href="http://comicsandfriends.org/lakeeffectcomiccon/" target="_blank">Lake Effect Comic Con</a>.News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-29543356829767839072014-04-09T14:29:00.000-04:002014-04-09T14:29:00.471-04:00Cleveland State graduate publishes novel on healing from sexual abuseTwenty-three-year-old Heather Morris has recently published a novel, according to a news release from April 1. Below, details from that news release:<br />
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MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — This week marks the nationwide release of “Niteo,” author Heather Morris’ new novel, where she explores the healing of people who suffered from sexual abuse.</div>
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The story introduces readers to Cassie Flynn, who never wanted anything more than to be normal. Following a childhood of sexual abuse at the hands of her deranged stepfather and a six-day criminal trial to put him behind bars, she believes her chance to embrace normalcy has finally come. Following that trial, however, she is brought to the meetinghouse of a society named Niteo. Members of this society possess supernatural Spiritual gifts which they use to help victims of abuse, like Cassie, come to faith in Christ, and find the justice they deserve. Cassie soon finds out that this society was helping her through her trial and now, Cassie must choose between accepting a position of leadership in Niteo and turning her back on this extraordinary life to chase after the normal life she has always craved.</div>
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Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.tatepublishing.com/<wbr></wbr>bookstore</a>, or by visiting<a href="http://barnesandnoble.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">barnesandnoble.com</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://amazon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>.</div>
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Morris is 23 years old and recently graduated from Cleveland State University with her BA in creative writing. She is currently pursuing her MFA. She is an active member of Journey Community Church and hopes to one day open a network of safe houses to offer support to other girls who have been through traumatic pasts.</div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-72631018961884995332014-04-09T09:31:00.000-04:002014-04-09T09:31:00.080-04:00Solon author to sign books in BrunswickAuthor Julie Walker Mitchell, a resident of Solon, will be signing copies of her book April 12 in Brunswick. Details from a news release:<br />
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<b>WHEN:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1965486152" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-04-12</span></span></div>
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<b>TIME:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1965486153" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8:00am-5:00pm</span></span></div>
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<b>WHERE</b>: Grace Baptist Church, 3480 Laurel Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212</div>
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<b>WHAT</b>: Mitchell, a resident of Solon, OH, will be available to sign copies of her books,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>365 Days of Hope</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and <i>Praying through the Psalms</i>.</div>
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In this world there will be much sorrow and sadness, and most people could use a little encouragement as they travel through this life.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>365 Days of Hope</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>provides scripture verses and hopeful thoughts for those who feel caught up by the trappings of this world. With each month centered on a different theme, this book can be read in any order the reader wishes. Each day begins with a scripture reading and is followed by words of comfort, guidance, strength, and hope. Whether a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or somewhere in between,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>365 Days of Hope</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is an easy read that contains something for everyone.<br />
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How do you express yourself in prayer? How do you pour out your heart to God? Do you lift up your joys and sorrows and give thanks for your blessings? The Psalms are filled with prayers mostly written by King David. He was a 'man after God's own heart' and his relationship with God was strengthened by his time in prayer. Does your relationship with God need bolstering? When you are overwhelmed with the troubles of this world, do you need some encouragement? 'Praying Though the Psalms' gives you a place to start your conversation with your Heavenly Father. After reading some verses from the Bible, Julie Walker Mitchell encourages you to develop and deepen your relationship. There is a prayer written for each day based on the reading and you have an opportunity to write in your own prayer or prayer request. Sometimes we are so stressed we don't know how to begin to talk to God. This book is an excellent starting point for some and an opportunity to build a more solid spiritual foundation for others. Prayer should be an integral part of our lives and a focal point for our spiritual growth.</div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-18282933784897270052014-04-08T11:19:00.001-04:002014-04-08T11:20:04.397-04:00Peninsula author to sign books in RichfieldAuthor Susan Ellison Busch, of Peninsula, will be at the Arabica in Richfield on April 11 to sign copies of her book. Below, details from a news release:<br />
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<b>WHEN</b>:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1965486098" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-04-11</span></span></div>
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<b>TIME:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1965486099" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11AM-2PM</span></span></div>
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<b>WHERE</b>: Arabica Coffee House, 4174 Wheatley Road, Richfield, OH 44286</div>
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<b>WHAT</b>: Ellison Busch. a resident of Peninsula, OH, will be available to sign copies of her book,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Yearning for Normal.</i></div>
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I phoned for an ambulance. As I called, Mike paced back and forth in the kitchen saying, 'Just drive me. I'll be okay.' He told me that he had been cooking meatballs and his shirt caught on fire. While waiting for the ambulance,</div>
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I got him some pants for modesty, covering his burnt waist and buttocks.</div>
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I remembered a little from nursing school about burns, so I tried to get him to lie down on a quilt since I knew he was in danger of going into shock.</div>
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This heartbreaking journey will take Susan Busch and her son, Mike, through hospitals, backyards, schoolrooms, psychiatric wards, a court room, a burn unit, and the corridors of Susan's own heart. But beyond the struggles of adjusting to life with this deletion, there is a tale of humanity, with all its sorrow, love, and hope. This story is not just for the parents of children with 22q.11 Deletion syndrome, but for their friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, teachers, speech therapists, social workers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, ministers, and whoever else likes a good story. </div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-50267981058327127062014-04-08T11:18:00.002-04:002014-04-08T11:18:14.313-04:00Willowick author publishes children's book featuring King ArthurKing Arthur plays a role in a new children's book by Willowick author Ryan P. Delaney. Details below from a news release:<br />
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In his new children’s book, “Arthur Pendragon’s Perplexing Predicament,” author Ryan P. Delaney features an interesting episode of King Arthur’s life after he became the king.</div>
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“Arthur Pendragon’s Perplexing Predicament” tells the story of King Arthur and his first big decision since pulling the sword, Excalibur, from the stone: what shape should his dining room table be? With the help of his wizard friend, Merlin, and his trusted knights, Arthur tries all kinds of shapes, but none of them seem to be right. Will he be able to figure it out soon? And if so, how will he figure it out? Delaney offers this untold story in the life of the famous king and his knights.</div>
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Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.tatepublishing.com/<wbr></wbr>bookstore</a>, or by visiting<a href="http://barnesandnoble.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">barnesandnoble.com</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://amazon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>.</div>
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Delaney is a teacher by trade, but has always had a passion for books and writing. He and his wife, Jackie, have four beautiful children and make their home in Willowick, Ohio.</div>
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News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-77203572106983398082014-03-06T16:07:00.000-05:002014-03-06T16:07:05.508-05:00Peninsula author signing books in HudsonAuthor Susan Ellison will be signing copies of her book March 15 in Hudson. More information from a news release:<br />
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<b>WHEN: </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_252552804" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-03-15</span></span><b>TIME: </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_252552805" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1-3 pm</span></span><b>WHERE: </b>Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 N Main St, Hudson, OH<br /><b>WHAT</b>: Ellison Busch. a resident of Peninsula, OH, will be available to sign copies of her book, <i>Yearning for Normal.</i>I phoned for an ambulance. As I called, Mike paced back and forth in the kitchen saying, 'Just drive me. I'll be okay.' He told me that he had been cooking meatballs and his shirt caught on fire. While waiting for the ambulance,<br />I got him some pants for modesty, covering his burnt waist and buttocks.<br />I remembered a little from nursing school about burns, so I tried to get him to lie down on a quilt since I knew he was in danger of going into shock.<br />This heartbreaking journey will take Susan Busch and her son, Mike, through hospitals, backyards, schoolrooms, psychiatric wards, a court room, a burn unit, and the corridors of Susan's own heart. But beyond the struggles of adjusting to life with this deletion, there is a tale of humanity, with all its sorrow, love, and hope. This story is not just for the parents of children with 22q.11 Deletion syndrome, but for their friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, teachers, speech therapists, social workers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, ministers, and whoever else likes a good story. </blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-57192524785589788662014-03-03T17:54:00.002-05:002014-03-03T17:54:32.264-05:00New titles added to our Little Free LibraryGot started on a little early spring cleaning this weekend - a power outage will do that to you - and came across some books I wanted to share.<br />
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Among the titles now calling the <a href="http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20130718/little-free-libraries-coming-to-mentor-mentor-on-the-lake">Little Free Library</a> <a href="http://www.mentorpl.org/">Mentor Public Library</a> was kind enough to drop off at The News-Herald are:<br />
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Lisa Klein's "Lady MacBeth's Daughter"<br />
Louis Sachar's "The Cardturner" and<br />
Sheldon Rusch's "The Boy With Perfect Hands"<br />
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Next time you're <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/#ec01c11685235d195a98958d">in the neighborhood</a> stop by and pick up something new to read.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13920340366920258744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-5135851601681818252014-02-17T15:18:00.000-05:002014-02-17T15:18:31.971-05:00Book sale at Morley Library on March 8The Friends of <a href="http://www.morleylibrary.org/">Morley Library</a> have planned a book sale for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8 in the lower level of the library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The sale will include more than 12,000 gently used items, arranged by category — including children's, adult, collectible books, movies, music and audio books.<br />
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Friends members will be eligible for a drawing and receive one free hardback and two free paperback books. Friends memberships may be purchased the day of the sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-42759498927244935922014-02-11T15:08:00.000-05:002014-02-11T15:08:00.552-05:00Bainbridge Library plans March events<div class="tr_bq">
Via a news release from the Geauga County Public Library:</div>
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Registration required: 440-543-5611. Visit <a href="http://www.geaugalibrary.net/">www.GeaugaLibrary.net</a> for more information on these and other programs. </blockquote>
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<b>Organic gardening and starting your garden by seed </b>Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m.<br />Organic gardening is great, but to be successful, you need to be armed with the proper information. Join Jeff Griff, owner of Lowe’s Greenhouse, as he presents on organic gardening solutions and how to start a garden by seed. </blockquote>
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<b>In her footsteps: Finding her ancestors </b>Monday, March 10, 7 p.m.<br />Follow Sandra Beane-Milton’s genealogical journey to the home of the family who owned her ancestors. A GCPL staff member with a passionate interest in genealogy, Beane-Milton will share the story of two families, one black, one white – and how their lives intertwined in fascinating connections. Her research of these two families spans 200 years and hundreds of miles as she walked in their footsteps. </blockquote>
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<b>The best they could be: How the Cleveland Indians became the Kings of Baseball from 1916 – 1920 </b>Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.<br />Just in time for opening day, local baseball historian Scott Longert discusses his new book about how the Cleveland Indians brought the world championship to their city of passionate fans in a spectacular style that has yet to be replicated. Books will be available for signing.</blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-76660682840418178332014-02-05T16:12:00.000-05:002014-02-05T16:12:00.649-05:00Concord author releases new novelConcord resident Martin Prendergast has released a new thriller mystery novel. Details from a news release:<br />
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CONCORD, Ohio — In his new thriller mystery novel, “Fear Itself,” author Martin Prendergast introduces the story of man fearing that his daughter will take all the lengths just to have him for ferself.<br />Children will be the death of adults, especially if they spike adult’s wine with antifreeze. That is what Mathew Derrick suspects his precious young Sarah did to her mother so that she could have daddy all to herself. But the police think that he killed his wife after discovering that his daughter was the product of an extra-marital affair. Rather than face the wrath of the law, he takes little Sarah and runs.<br />Although he manages to elude the law, he can’t escape Sarah’s unquenchable wrath for the women in his life. Could this adorable and seemingly innocent child really be a murderess? And if not, who is killing the loves of his life, and why?<br />Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at<a href="http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.tatepublishing.com/<wbr></wbr>bookstore</a>, or by visiting <a href="http://barnesandnoble.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">barnesandnoble.com</a> or <a href="http://amazon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>.<br />Prendergast is a freelance writer and fiction author. He received his B.A. in English from John Carroll University, where he studied creative writing under Mark Winegardner. He has published work in the Sig Sec Quarterly and editorials in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.</blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-20462294633447817762014-02-04T18:10:00.001-05:002014-02-04T18:10:15.260-05:00Maple Heights author signing booksMaple Heights resident Douglas M. Graf will be signing copies of his book "Bible Principles for Christian Dating" next weekend at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Maple Heights. More details from a news release:<br />
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<b>WHEN: </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1008232494" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-02-15</span></span><b>TIME: </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1008232495" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3:00-6:00pm</span></span><b>WHERE: </b>Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 5780 Dunham Road, Maple Heights, OH<br /><b>WHAT: </b>Graf, a resident of Maple Heights, OH, will be available to sign copies of his book, <i>Bible Principles for Christian Dating.</i>While many Christian dating books focus on the relationship of Boaz and Ruth, Bible Principles for Christian Dating focuses on the union of Adam and Eve. As you may know, Eve was formed from a rib of Adam. When Adam awoke, he did not have to look too far to find his rib. Every man should be seeking his rib, and every woman should be seeking the body from which she came. This book explores and reveals the biblical principles applicable in Christian dating and marriage.<br /><i>Bible Principles for Christian Dating</i> casts a luminous light on various relationship topics in addition to framing a safe and accessible approach to Christian dating for teens, adults, and college students.</blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-58352279730193301162014-01-29T15:15:00.004-05:002014-01-29T15:15:47.072-05:00Teen writing workshop at Mentor Public Library<div class="tr_bq">
Young adults who have author aspirations should consider checking out a writers workshop planned for this weekend at Mentor Public Library. Below, the news release with more information:</div>
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MENTOR, Ohio… Teens who like to write will have a special opportunity this Saturday, Feb. 1, at Mentor Public Library.<br />Rachele Alpine—the author of the Young Adult novel, Canary—will host a writers workshop especially for teens from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library’s Main Branch.<br />Everyone who registers for the workshop will also get a free copy of Canary. Alpine’s book tells the story of Kate Franklin, a teenage girl who is sexually assaulted by a popular student-athleteand then told by her father to keep it a secret.<br />Alpine said she wrote the book, in part, to encourage young people to tell their stories—whether through writing or other means.<br />“It is so important to get your story out and never have your voice silenced,” Alpine said. “No matter how hard it is, someone is going to listen. It’s through stories that people find understanding, strength and inspiration. We need to tell our stories because if we don’t, who will?"<br />Alpine will share her insights on writing and the path to publication with teens Saturday.<br />“We’ll be doing a variety of writing exercises to get their creative juice flowing and keep them writing well beyond the workshop,” Alpine said. “I’m also looking forward to talking with them about publishing, everything that goes into getting your book onto the shelves, and answering any questions they might have about writing.”<br />Alpine said the best writing advice she ever received was twofold: Read as much as you can and write every day.<br />“It doesn’t matter whether what you’re writing is good. You just want to get into the habit of creating new words each and every day,” she said.<br />Teens can register for Alpine’s writing workshop by calling the Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or on the <a href="http://www.mentorpl.org/">library’s website, www.mentorpl.org</a>.<br />People can learn more about Alpine and her writing at <a href="http://www.rachelealpine.com/">www.rachelealpine.com</a>.</blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-30479726480499612362014-01-20T15:25:00.003-05:002014-01-20T15:25:57.257-05:00Artist appearing at Comics and FriendsArtist <a href="http://www.dangormanart.com/">Dan Gorman</a> is making an appearance at <a href="http://www.comicsandfriends.com/">Comics and Friends</a> (in <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/great-lakes-mall">Great Lakes Mall</a> next to Macy's) this weekend. Check out more information straight from a news release:<br />
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Artist Dan Gorman will be back at Comics and Friends Saturday January 25th 2:00 – 7:00 PM. He will be here in support of the new comic series “Only Human the Awakening”. This landmark first issue was written by Joseph A. Michael and drawn by Dan.<br /> Synopsis: It's been a year since the Super Plague outbreak. Hundreds of thousands were wiped out. The threat has been contained thanks to Pharma Industries' "Miracle Cure" ,but the cure came with a price. People aren't themselves anymore. Now, Pharma Industries and Nova Corp. have emerged as the world's largest conglomerates through strong-armed corporate takeovers and strategic opportunities. A modernized zombie threat now looms over humanity as a ruthless dictator,Gretta Reid, will stop at nothing until she achieves world domination. The fate of the world lies on the shoulders of our two unlikely heroes: a 12-year-old make-believe ninja Wesley, and a 28-year-old amateur detective Fisher.<br />Dan will have copies of the comic along with: prints, shirts, hats, books, variants, sketch covers, and sketch cards. For more info check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/onlyhumancomic">www.facebook.com/onlyhumancomic</a>. </blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-46602774749554229182014-01-17T19:00:00.001-05:002014-01-17T19:00:46.064-05:00Fractured Anecdote blogger publishes book<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Congratulations to Betsy McMillan! <a href="http://thefracturedanecdote.blogspot.com/">The Fractured Anecdote</a> blogger and member of The News-Herald's Community Media Lab has published her fifth non-fiction book.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"A Mystery in the Mailbox" is a true story about a simple idea, intended to help my cousin Joe McNeeley when he was in the end stages of terminal illness, and how that idea blossomed and grew into a project helping those with terminal and long-term illnesses across the country for more than 20 years. I’m coming out of the anonymity closet to share my tale, in the hope that others will be inspired to provide "A Mystery in the Mailbox" for someone who is in dire need of the type of help money can't buy.</span></blockquote>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13920340366920258744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-32109929462580430052014-01-06T14:14:00.000-05:002014-01-06T14:14:00.089-05:00Author signing books in TwinsburgTwinsburg residen Lyn Phoenix will be signing her book at the Twinsburg Library this weekend. Details below from a news release:<br />
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<b>Author Lyn Phoenix Book Signing Event</b><b>WHEN:</b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981537" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-01-12</span></span><b>TIME</b>: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981538" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2:00 pm</span></span><b>WHERE:</b> Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH<br /><b>WHAT:</b> Phoenix, a resident of Twinsburg, OH, will be available to sign copies of her book, <i>The Walk Home.</i>“Thank you, Doctor, thank you very much. I know that you did all that you could for him and he did also.” Her voice was surprisingly calm after all that had transpired that day. As she handed the phone back to the nurse she thought of all the things they had been through since her husband’s diagnosis of colorectal cancer two and a half years ago. He was stage 4 when they found it in a routine colonoscopy. After major surgery to remove part of his colon, seven lymph nodes, and part of his liver, and eight rounds of various combinations of chemotherapy drugs, he lost the battle and died.<br />Vicky Raven is trying to move forward after her whole life has been shattered. Cancer has taken her husband, and time has taken her career and children. What is left for her but to rediscover who she is and what God has in store for her in the years she has left?<br />In this story of faith, courage, and tenacity, one woman must follow her heart and take <i>The Walk Home</i>. </blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-13260498171194605002014-01-03T14:36:00.000-05:002014-01-03T14:36:00.639-05:0012-year-old author holding workshop for kidsHow cool is this kid? Twelve-year-old Aiden Shugert of Broadview Heights has not only published a collection of short stories, but now he is holding a workshop for children ages 8 to 14 who are interested in writing.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"><b>BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH (December 16, 2013)- </b>In 2013, twelve-year-old, Aiden Shugert, of Broadview Heights published his own collection of short stories, <i>The Marvelous Misadventures of the Fab Five. </i>Now he’s holding a writing workshop for his peers to encourage them to get their own story started. Aiden’s Writing Workshop will take place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981533" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">January 12th</span></span> at the Brecksville Community Center (located on 1 Community Drive Brecksville, OH 44141) from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981534" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2:00-4:00</span></span>. The cost is $50 and all children ages 8-14 with an interest in writing are encouraged to attend. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Aiden was 11-years-old when he accomplished his dream of becoming a published author. He always loved to write, but never knew what to do with his stories. He decided to pre-sell copies of his book to pay for the book production – a smart move, considering he pre-sold 29 copies of his book in 5 hours. Between the money from this pre-sale, and cash he earned shoveling cow manure on the farm, Aiden was able to make his dream come true, and publish his collection of short stories, <i>The Marvelous Misadventures of the Fab Five.</i></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">After Aiden’s publishing dream came true, he decided to go a step further to inspire other like-minded peer writers with his writing workshop in January. “This workshop focuses on putting those ideas in your head onto paper in stories, while helping to build self-confidence and self-discipline,” said Shugert. “I know that writing has helped me in my day-to-day life and I want to help other kids to do the same.”</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">“We are very proud of Aiden for going after his dream and not only becoming a published writer, but now a public speaker and mentor to other kids his age,” said Katie Shugert, Aiden’s mom. “What started off as an idea, has began to blossom in an entrepreneurship dream for Aiden, it’s a lot of fun to see him grow.”</span></blockquote>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-81510386274274621062014-01-02T17:34:00.001-05:002014-01-02T17:34:58.275-05:00Burton author signing books in ChardonBurton author Karen Harden will be signing copies of her book in Chardon next week. Details from a news release:<br />
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<b>Author Karen Harden Book Signing Event</b><b>WHEN: </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981531" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2014-01-11</span></span><b>TIME:</b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_35981532" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 pm – 3 pm</span></span><b>WHERE:</b> Beans, 121 Main St, Chardon, OH<br /><b>WHAT:</b> Harden, a resident of Burton, OH, will be available to sign copies of her book, <i>Been There, Survived That.</i>Imagine that feelings and emotions were there but never expressed. Words to some are just words, but to many they hold so much meaning. Many believe that words can never hurt us, but in truth they can. Words can also express such joy that we sometimes can't help but to express ourselves.<br />Who would we be without these feelings and emotions, and why is it so important to have them? We've had emotions since day one, but they show as we grow. To grow means that these feelings and emotions have made us who we are. Life isn't easy, but it does make us who we are.<br />In ways that are sometimes hard to express, Karen Harden wants to share with you that life has its many ups and downs, but we are able to bounce back and move forward. She hopes that this book can, in some way, help you in some form or other.</blockquote>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-85512803108007470312013-12-12T11:39:00.000-05:002013-12-12T11:39:12.335-05:00Artists, authors appearing at Comics and Friends<a href="http://comicsandfriends.org/">Comics and Friends</a> at <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/great-lakes-mall">Great Lakes Mall</a> in Mentor will be hosting some artists and authors this month for the "Christmas Creator Cavalcade." Check out who and when will be appearing in front of the store:<br />
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<li>Sean Forney, 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13</li>
<li>Michael Sangiacomo and Chris Lambert, noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 14</li>
<li>Dave Nestler, noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 15</li>
<li>Chris Lambert, 2 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18</li>
<li>Thom Zahler, 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21</li>
<li>Joe Corroney, noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 22</li>
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