Oct. 29, 2011 at the Bethany Library, Greg Rodgers will share stories and promote his new book ONE DARK NIGHT IN OKLAHOMA. Be sure and catch him at a local event or in a concert of stories!
10/22/11
JOE HARWELL PLUNGES DEEP INTO INTRIGUE
Joe Harwell, author of the Vampire rock series, Legend of Michelle Sands,and the Upside Down Hearts announces an exciting new title exploring a timely theme.... One Drug. |
By the middle of the 21st century China is the worlds most prosperous economy. As a debtor nation facing economic collapse, America is forced to end payment of Social Security, Medicare and all safety net benefits. With little debate or moral objection in Congress, the United States also legalizes and encourages assisted suicide to relieve stress on society in caring for the elderly, sick and dying. Now called V.T. (Voluntary Termination), families of people ending their lives in this way are paid a stipend for usable organs and tissues harvested for transplantation from their loved ones.While America and the rest of the world suffers decline, advances in gene therapy and nanotechnology in China result in a true medical miracle. Called ONE DRUG, it prevents disease, prolongs life and treats injury. As a result of being tested on their troops, the Chinese military is quickly becoming the most powerful and feared armed force on the planet.
Financed by international smugglers and the still powerful Little Dixie Mafia, a breakthrough in ONE DRUG technology is underway in a lab near Fort Smith, Arkansas. Chinese and domestic spies are closing in on the facility to prevent this covert development of ONE DRUG. Hang on for this roller coaster race against time to save America and the life of a brave young woman
Joe Harwell - find links to all his books, in print and e-format, at his new website.
10/20/11
Norman Author To Sign Books at OKC's Full Circle Book Store
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NORMAN AUTHOR TO HAVE BOOK SIGNING AT FULL CIRCLE
Norman author Marilyn A. Hudson will be signing copies of her new novel, The Mound, Saturday, December 17, 3 p.m. at Full Circle Book Store in Oklahoma City. The paranormal suspense work, co-written with Cullan Hudson, is set in a fictional eastern Oklahoma community.Marilyn A. Hudson is also author of a collection of chilling tales, The Bones of Summer, a historical look at some strange deaths along Oklahoma railroads from 1900 to 1920, When Death Rode the Rails, a collection of historic tales of early Oklahoma City, Tales of Hell’s Half Acre, and a commentary on women and the Bible, Those Pesky Verses of Paul.
OKLAHOMA AUTHOR TO SHARE SCARY STORIES
Norman author and storyteller, Marilyn A. Hudson, will be performing for a third year at the historic Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City on October 27, 28 for “Scary Stories and Twilight Tours.” The program will feature two story sessions, at 7p.m. and at 8 p.m., each followed by a museum staff led tour of the mansion built in 1903. Reservations are required as space is limited and can be made by calling the Overholser Mansion office. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children over 10 (may not be suitable for children under ten).
Marilyn A. Hudson is co-author of the recently released paranormal suspense novel, The Mound, set in a fictional eastern Oklahoma community. She is also author of a collection of chilling tales, The Bones of Summer, a historical look at some strange deaths along Oklahoma railroads from 1900 to 1920, When Death Rode the Rails, a collection of historic tales of early Oklahoma City, Tales of Hell’s Half Acre, and a commentary on women and the Bible, Those Pesky Verses of Paul.
Hudson has been active as a storyteller for over ten years in Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Territory Tellers, the Tejas Storytelling association, and the Network Storytellers Network. In her persona as The Ghost Teller is the first Oklahoma storyteller to specialize in ghost tales, spooky stories, and hauntng legends.Publish Post
Copies of her books are available on Amazon and at the Museum giftshop.
10/18/11
THE MARK OF TERROR
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers are excited to announce the release of their third Jim Anthony Super Detective book, a full length novel, THE MARK OF TERROR.
From the early days of his crime fighting career, comes this brand new adventure of the man known as Jim Anthony; Super Detective. Half Irish, half Comanche and All American, Jim Anthony finds himself caught up in a world-wide conspiracy of murder and carnage as two ancient Greek cults square off against each other in modern times; each vying for world dominance over the other.
When several of New York ’s leading business men suddenly go insane and begin committing suicide, the police are baffled and reluctantly look to the Super Detective for help. Soon, with the aid of a renowned archeological historian and a spunky, fearless female reporter, Jim Anthony is quickly caught up in a mystery like no other he has ever faced before. With danger from deadly masked assassins at every turn, the famous adventurer’s own life is soon hanging in the balance as he becomes the primary target of both warring cults.
Acclaimed New Pulp scribe, Joshua Reynolds delivers a fast paced, non-stop action thriller that is pure pulp gold. “This is Reynold’s second Jim Anthony story for us,” reported Airship 27 Productions’ Managing Editor Ron Fortier. “It’s very clear in how well he writes this classic hero that he has a genuine affection for the character and that comes across on every page.” Accompanied by nine illustrations from artist Isaac Nacilla and a stunning cover by painter Jeff Herndon, with designs by Rob Davis, JIM ANTHONY – SUPER DETECTIVE – THE MARK OF TERROR is the latest in an on-going series of brand new Jim Anthony adventures.
Cornerstone Book Publishers also publishes Masonic and esoteric books, selected pulp fiction, art literature, limited children's books, and poetry collections. For more information about Cornerstone, go to www.cornerstonepublishers.com.
Airship 27 packages and publishes anthologies and novels in the pulp magazine tradition.
In addition to Weird Horror Tales, Weird Horror Tales: The Feasting, and Weird Horror Tales: Light’s End, Airship 27 has releasedSherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, a series of “Captain Hazzard” pulp thrillers, more pulp fiction in The Green Lam,a and Secret Agent X. For more information on Airship 27, go to www.airship27.com.
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – Pulp Fiction for a New Generation!
ISBN 1-613420-16-1
ISBN-13 978-1-613420-16-4
10/4/11
OKLAHOMA AUTHORS WRITTEN ABOUT
Authors Marilyn A. Hudson and Cullan Hudson were recently featured in a news article titled "Oklahoma authors pen scary novel." It was written by Ken Raymond for NewsOK.com. The paranormal suspense novel, The Mound is available on Amazon.com and BN.com
9/26/11
TONYA TRIMBLE TOURS AND THAT IS WITH A CAPITAL "T" FOR TERRIFIC!
Tonya Trimble and her publisher, Tell Me Press, announce her new book for kids called Curiosity With a Capital S. The book released in hardcover on Aug. 1 and will be out in soft cover on Oct. 1.
She's doing a few area events over the next few days. Tomorrow in Oklahoma City she's doing a book signing luncheon with retired teachers. On Wednesday, she's doing a book signing with retired Oklahoma City School Administration personnel. And then on Thursday, she's going to Tulsa for a book signing at Monte Cassino School in the morning (she graduated from High School there) and then one at Marquette Catholic School later that day (she taught elementary grades there).
She's doing a few area events over the next few days. Tomorrow in Oklahoma City she's doing a book signing luncheon with retired teachers. On Wednesday, she's doing a book signing with retired Oklahoma City School Administration personnel. And then on Thursday, she's going to Tulsa for a book signing at Monte Cassino School in the morning (she graduated from High School there) and then one at Marquette Catholic School later that day (she taught elementary grades there).
Catch her at one of these events or order her book via the link above.
9/21/11
Oklahoma Author Launches Steampunk Series
Enid, Oklahoma's own Brian Young continues his launch into the steam punk genre with the release of news about the expanded Silent War series. A dramatic and intriguing story line is inventively woven through the first book De Civitate Sanguino: The City of the Bloodthirsty. It is set for release on March 1st by Damnation Books. Others, will soon follow. It is sure to be a favorite series of not only Oklahoma Steam Punk followers but any who love Gothic, Vampire, Adventure, and Historical fiction. Young holds degrees in history from Northwestern University and University of Wales, Lampeter.
9/19/11
Eastern Oklahoma Author Fest
Mara Webb announces the 3rd Annual EO AuthorFest. It will be held in Tahlequah, OK on October 8th at the Cherokee County Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact www.EOAuthorFest.org, EOAF@mail.org or call Mara (918)316-0576. "We would like to invite all authors to register, "said Mara," and come to Tahlequah! "
9/18/11
PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Every author needs a good photographer, every book a great photo, and every PR person some good shots to help sell that author, book or event.
Photographers are then an important element and integral part of the creative business.
Here is a great photographer to add to your list
Author Jodi Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Writer
Author Marilyn A. Hudson with friends
Hudson, who is author of The Bones of Summer, When Death Rode the Rails, Those Pesky Verses of Paul, and co-author of the fiction book, The Mound. She can be reached at marilynahudson@yahoo.com or viewed at Whorl Books.
Author Brenda Salladay
Brenda Salladay is author of the winsome work, Jungle Friends. She can be reached at brendasalladay@sbcgkobal.net or Facebook.
CHISHOLM TRAIL BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Duncan, Oklahoma the Chisholm Trail Book festival kicked off as local and regional authors converged to meet readers, sell books, and meet other word smiths.
Along the way the festival encouraged student reading and writing through essay contests, encouraged volunteerism through student helpers to help authors load and unload books, generally assist, and help carry off the many tasks of a successful event. Community groups and sponsors made the event possible through monetary, promotional, volunteer, and time donations.
Author Stephen B. Bagley
Author of the book Floozy and Other Stories. He can be reached at issacksye@gmail.com or viewed at his website, Harbor Street.
Author Meridith Smith
Author of Where Are Going, Smitty Baby? Meridith Smith. She also won an award for her table decor at the Chisholm Trail Book Festival (9/17/11).
Author Nancy Rowland
Tranquility reigned at the table of the author of Never the Same Again. A delightful array of butterflies carried the theme of transformation. Visit her at www.nancyrowland.com
Author Anne Urne
Very well assisted author Anne Urne displayed her Spiritual Trilogy and Trust Me books . Read a previous entry on her works. Find her books here.
Author Nicci Sefton
Author Nicci Sefton shared in a mini-book club session about her books in the Deadly Sins series. This is a series on vampires. An exciting young writer who has a growing following. She can be reached at deadlysinsseries7@yahoo.com or viewed at thedeadlysinsbooks.com
9/14/11
BOOK FESTIVAL CHECKLIST
Authors:
- Books
- Business cards
- Flyers of other books, ordering info, upcoming news/events, author visits, etc.
- Change
- Receipt book
- Pens
- Sweater or Jacket (Just in case)
- Breath mints
- Candy or freebies (optional but nice)
- Comfortable shoes
- Optionals - prizes, giveaways, etc.
Buyers:
- Pick up business cards for later ordering
- Grab a flyer to share with others
- Bring a camera and have your picture taken with the author
- Money to buy a book
- Get an autograph!
- Tell your friends!
- Send the author an email or letter - they love to hear from readers
9/7/11
9/4/11
OKLAHOMA AUTHORS TO VISIT ENID
Authors, Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson, will present a program at the Enid and Garfield County Public Library on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Hear about the research and writing process, dramatic readings of selected portions of their new work, The Mound: A Novel, hear a spine tingling tale from Oklahoma history from Marilyn, who is also a professional storyteller who specializes in shivery offerings as "The Ghost Teller."
Cullan Hudson is a freelance graphic artist and author of the popular work,Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma. This almost encyclopedic look at the strange side of Oklahoma history has been called "the book on the subject." Marilyn A. Hudson is author of a collection of chilling tales The Bones of Summer and a historic monograph, When Death Rode the Rails: Strange Deaths Along Oklahoma Rails, 1900-1920.
There will also be opportunity to get autographs and photos with the authors. All books are available on Amazon.
8/18/11
POPULAR BOOK ON OKLAHOMA'S MYSTERIOUS SIDE NOW AVAILABLE
In 2005, the first edition of Strange State: Mysterious and Legends of Oklahoma made its debut at the Red Dirt Book Festival in Shawnee, Oklahoma. An immediate success, it was soon being read across the country and receiving great reviews. Now, a third edition is available on Amazon.
Author and graphic artist Cullan Hudson has been busy at work releasing a novel, The Mound (now available on Amazon) and working on a sequel to Strange State as well as a story collection, tentatively called, Dark West. He is also the author of the popular blog, Strange State.
This is the most comprehensive book on paranormal phenomena in the Sooner State. In addition to Ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch and all else that goes bump in the night, this volume examines legends of buried gold, forgotten ghost towns, and mysterious places suffused with unexplained forces.
8/13/11
FINAL TITLE IN TRILOGY RELEASED
Airship 27 Productions & Cornerstone Book Publishers are thrilled to announce the release of the third and final book in Michael Vance’s Weird Horror Tales trilogy. Weird Horror Tales – Light’s End, is an amazing, page turning suspense thriller that is one of this author’s finest works to date and a fantastic culmination to this masterful terror filled series.Welcome to Light’s End, a small, quaint little town on the rugged coast of Maine. It’s a quiet place much like many other such communities throughout New England. And yet there is a presence of evil about the streets and byways of this harmless appearing hamlet. For here, amidst the age old Yankee traditions of its citizens lurks a dark secret, a brooding, religious philosophy which infects every aspect of daily life.
Dare you enter Light’s End and uncover what lies beneath its pleasant, homey façade? Dare you challenge your sanity and confront the sublime horrors that await you here, in this cursed nexus of dementia?
Award winning author, Michael Vance unleashes his dark imagination in this tense, gripping novel of sheer terror that readers will never forget. Often compared to the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, Vance’s work is not for the faint of heart, featuring a cover by famed painter Keith Birdsong and ten interior illustrations by extraordinary artist Eric York. Bolt the door, lock the shutters and keep the candle lit, the end is near, Light’s End.
Vance has written for national and international magazines, and as a syndicated columnist and cartoonist in over 500 newspapers. His history book, “Forbidden Adventures”, has been called a "benchmark in comics history”. He briefly ghosted an internationally syndicated comic strip, wrote his own strip and several comic books. He is listed in the Who's Who of American Comic Books and Comic Book Superstars.
The publisher of the Weird Horror Tales trilogy, Cornerstone Book Publishers also publishes Masonic and esoteric books, selected pulp fiction, art literature, limited children's books, and poetry collections. All three Weird Horror novels are available on-line, at book stores, from Cornerstone, and as E-books. For more information about Cornerstone, go to www.cornerstonepublishers.com.
Airship 27 packages and publishes anthologies and novels in the pulp magazine tradition.
In the past, Airship 27 has released “Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective”, a series of “Captain Hazzard” pulp thrillers, more pulp fiction in “The Green Lama” and “Secret Agent X”. For more information on Airship 27, go to www.airship27.com.
ISBN: 1-613420-14-5 ISBN-13 978-1-613420-14-0
Digital copy available
8/5/11
Author Interviewed About New Novel Set In Oklahoma
8/4/11
VOICES OF OKLAHOMA ANNOUNCES NEW INTERVIEW
Voices of Oklahoma has released an interview with another famous Oklahoma author, Michael Wallis, recorded on March 3, 2011. Wallis has written 17 books, been published in national publications such as LIFE, Time, and The New York Times, and has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize several times. In his own words, Wallisdiscusses his writing career and how he draws inspiration from the American Southwest.Voices of Oklahoma, directed by John Erling, is dedicated tothe preservation of the oral history of Oklahoma. Voices and stories of famous Oklahomans and ordinary citizens are captured forever in their own words. Visit our website to access all availableinterviews.
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8/3/11
Writer'sWorkshop To Be Held in Norman
Four Oklahoma authors will be presenting at the upcoming Writing Workshop on Saturday, August 20th at the Performing Arts Studio and MAINSITE Contemporary Art in downtown Norman.
Authors who will be presenting during the workshop are Rilla Askew, Nathan Brown, William Bernhardt, and Mel Odom.
William Bernhardt will be focusing on characterization and plotting techniques, discussing the importance of conflict, pacing and adding layers of conflict to enrich a story. Mr. Bernhardt’s presentation will be from 9-11:30am at MAINSITE Contemporary Art in downtown Norman.
Nathan Brown will present on “How to Build Infrastructure for Poetry and Song”, dealing with how to construct frames and framework that one can hang lyrics and stanzas on so that they make sense to the reader/listener. In addition, he will touch on material generation and performance issues. His presentation will be from 9-11:30am at the Performing Arts Studio in downtown Norman.
Rilla Askew will focus on writing about place, with an emphasis on Oklahoma as a rich source for fiction and creative non-fiction. Her presentation will be from 12:30-3:00pm at MAINSITE Contemporary Art in downtown Norman.
Mel Odom’s presentation will discuss the potential of the e-book market, the emerging digital reader base, and walk the audience through the steps to put up an e-book on the Kindle and the Nook. Marketing methods through social networking will be covered. Mr. Odom’s presentation will be from 3:15-5:00pm at MAINSITE Contemporary Art in downtown Norman.
The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, please call 701-1839.
The Writing Workshop is made possible by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Norman Arts Council, and the Pioneer Library System.
8/1/11
OKLAHOMA FEATURED IN NEW NOVEL
Whorl Books proudly announces the publication of the novel, THE MOUND, from authors Cullan Hudson (Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma) and Marilyn A. Hudson (The Bones of Summer: A Collection of Chilling Tales and the true crimes When Death Rode the Rails).
Cullan Hudson is a freelance graphic designer, writer, and the author of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, a nonfiction collection of strange-but-true tales from the Sooner State. His short story, "The Iron Door: Curse of the Sierra Jumanos" was included in the 2005 Red Dirt Anthology and his op-ed pieces have been read on several websites. Hudson has traveled the globe searching out strange places and there mysteries and he runs the popular blog, Strange State and will release Stranger State: More Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma in 2011. He is also hard at work on a collection of short horror entitled Dark West.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS:
"Hudson has shown himself to be good at digging into old cryptozoology cases in the Sooner State, especially as it relates to bigfoot." - Author Loren Coleman, writing on cryptomundo.com
"Hudson takes you on an exciting journey..." - Oklahoma Today
“Hudson does an amazing job . . . you won’t be disappointed.” - Ravanne Alexander, Territory Tellers/Raven Guard Press
“. . . an entertaining read. Mr. Hudson has left few stones unturned in his research as he attempts to shake the truth free.” - Joel-Anthony Gray, Society for Paranormal Investigation
“[Hudson] did a fantastic job!” - Terri French, Paranormal Investigation Team of Tulsa (PITT)
“[The] book is great!!! I loved reading it... The writing style is very fun to read. I love the mixture of suspense and humor.” - Darline Massie, Norman Public Schools
FOR MARILYN A. HUDSON
"Marilyn uses a darkly poetic writing style to create atmospheric character-driven stories. The result: chills and a need to read the next." Keith Pyeatt, award winning author of Struck and Dark Knowledge.
"[She] has a way of captivating your senses and making you feel the emotions of her characters. The Bones of Summer demands your attention and leave you wanting more." Terri French White, author of Tulsa's Haunted Memories..
7/26/11
NEW BOOK ADDRESSES NEEDS OF ADULT CAREGIVERS
We are Invisible by author Molly Rogers Lemmons is a book for its time. It is a book for anyone who has ever been a caregiver. As an experienced caregiver who cared for her parents for over ten years she notes, "I learned a lot of what to do and not to do as our loved ones age. I thought maybe other caregivers could learn from what I experienced and maybe save themselves a lot of sorrow." Available from Amazon.
Molly Lemmons is author of Kind of Heart, Pure as the Driven Snow, and Seize the Flashbacks!
OKLAHOMA WRITER UNCOVERS A MYSTERY
DAN BROWN COULDN’T SOLVE THIS MYSTERY! Trust Me the Untold Story of Mary Magdalene uncovers an ancient murder – one that affected not only the family and people close to it – but maybe all of mankind. You will find the author’s conclusions captivating. Never has a biblical exploration yielded such amazing conclusions.
Anne Urne made a simple decision to read the Bible and that quickly turned into a devotion and mission to learn which lasted decades. She sought answers to mysteries and found apocryphal books and ancient manuscripts that provided delightful synchronicities and powerful revelations that she shares in her books.Email: au444@cox.net
MODERN TAKE ON THE LAND RUN
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Mark Graham, a native of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and currently living in North Carolina has penned a modern take on a chapter of Oklahoma history.
The story of this modern day Land Run twists and turns through events of fate, and no one in Willow Springs will be left untouched by this battle.
Developer Rusty Watson is determined to acquire, by any means necessary, a plot of land owned by an elderly man in the Willow Springs, Oklahoma, community. Driven by greed and personal torment, Rusty is hell-bent on retaliation against the one he believes took his son. But his adversary has different ideas.
Elijah Montgomery is the grandson of a former slave to the Creek Indian Nation. He resides in the local nursing home, though he still owns the house and land his grandfather was once slave to. Rusty and his cohorts believe Elijah’s tie to the land is simply sentimental. They hope he can, therefore, be bought with a price, but Elijah’s dreams show him something that no one else knows.
The story of this modern day Land Run twists and turns through events of fate, and everyone, including Elijah, will find that these events, like the extreme weather of their region, are driven by forces beyond their control. No one in Willow Springs will be left untouched by this battle. The unexpected conclusion to this contest of wills shows to all that this battle is not theirs to fight.
Available on Amazon
CHISHOLM TRAIL BOOK FESTIVAL HAS NEW WEBSITE
The event is Sept. 17, 2011 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Be sure to drop by and visit with the authors, buy some books, get your photo with one of the creative folks and enjoy the event!
7/23/11
OKLAHOMA PUBLISHER ANNOUNCES CHANGE
Tate Publishing continues to experience unprecedented growth and success, and I am grateful to each of our fine authors for their role in that achievement.
I am excited to inform you of some significant changes in our publishing house. First, we are pleased to announce an updated corporate logo as well as our improved company website. Click on the link below to experience a state-of-the-art web experience and take a moment and look up your book on the improved online bookstore.
We continue to receive tens of thousands of unsolicited submissions and inquiries each year and are still only considering a single-digit percentage for publishing. Our goal, however, is to work with a solid group of professional authors, such as yourself, and we have dramatically increased our focus on solicited manuscripts. As a part of the select group of Tate authors, we believe you will have a better understanding of the kind of author and work we seek to consider. If there is an author you would like for us to consider, please email me his or her contact information,and I will get in touch with the author upon your professional recommendation.
AUTHOR TO PRESENT IN STILLWATER
Davis Farris will do a presentation at the Stillwater Public Library on August 4 at 7 p.m.
His newest book, Oklahoma Outlaws, Spooky Stories, and All Around Folklore, expands on his earlier books, Mysterious Oklahoma and its sequel.
Read more here.
7/15/11
8TH GRADER ANTHOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS OKLAHOMA
The Chisholm Trail Book Festival has focused on literacy and in 2009 involved local schools and students in the event through essay and creative writing contests. As a result, an anthology was produced and is now available online at Amazon.
It was edited by talented Oklahoma author Tonya Holmes Shook and features the work of Stephenson County, Oklahoma eight-grade students. It features stories of cowboys, cooks, wranglers, and a trail boss.
Tonya Shook was the motivator for the original 'Border Queen Book Festival' in Comanche, OK which morphed into the 'Chisholm Trail Book Festival' now located in Duncan, Oklahoma.
The next CTBF is September 17, 2011 at the Duncan Convention Center.
The next CTBF is September 17, 2011 at the Duncan Convention Center.
7/13/11
CALLING ALL ILLUSTRATORS, GROUPS, PUBLISHERS, AND AUTHORS
OK Writers is the place to list news about your new publications, authors signings, book talks, interviews, and awards.
Illustrators, graphic artists, and book publishers can send their web-pages to be linked.
Book or author event promoters, writers groups, and book clubs can send news, photos, webpages, etc.
"OK Writers" is geared to promoting news of Oklahoma authors and publishers. Outside of Oklahoma authors are welcome to submit to "Author Junction."
Authors geared toward paranormal and horror can feel free to also submit news to "The Paranormal Librarian" and those who specialize in work for children should visit "Child Sized Stories" where they can submit learning activities, coloring sheet information, and contests to go along with your books, as well as book signing opportunities.
Authors looking for reviews should consider submitting to 'REVIEW IT' - no guarantees, just an honest read by people who know books and apply professional standards.
CHISHOLM TRAIL BOOK FESTIVAL
Some author spaces still available, report planners:
Just a reminder that we still have places for the 2011 Chisholm Trail Book Festival. For those of you that have sent your registration in, we appreciate it. We wanted to let you know about some of the things going on that weekend.
Duncan will be hosting "Western Fall Fest" September 16th -18th. Come and enjoy all the following events:
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center's (CTHC) annual Western Spirit Celebration is a 2 1/2 day celebration of the Chisholm Trail and the cowboy way of life. Events include chuck wagons, a horse pulling contest, cow-paddy bingo, a longhorn cattle drive, Dutch oven and cowboy coffee demonstrations, western art, cowboy poetry, and a western swing dance. These events are free for everyone. They will be hosting us for our Friday evening meal. Authors will eat free and guests will pay $10. CTHC will be setting up a special place for us to sit together. We will be having a meal cooked by the chuck wagon participants and we'll have music and dancing under the stars.
Duncan AMBUCS presents its 4th Annual "Wine 'N on the Chisholm Trail" featuring Oklahoma wineries, food, vendors and entertainment. It will begin Friday, September 16th at 5:00 and go to 9 pm. Then Saturday from noon to 7:00 pm at CTHC. You must be 21 or older to taste the wine.
Stitching Memories Quilt Guild will be presenting its first Holiday Festival and Sew-cial. There will be demonstrations and a quilt auction at CTHC. They will have quilted and other items for sale, a quilt raffle, food from their cookbook and much more at the Stephens County Fairgrounds at 2002 S 13th St. in Duncan.
On the evening of September 17th Chisholm Trail Arts Council will present Asleep at the Wheel in concert at the Simmons Center. The famed western-swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit has been around for nearly 40 years, turning out an incredible 25+ albums. Join the fun- $20 for 18 and over or $10 for 17 and younger.
The third annual Chisholm Trail Book Festival is gearing up to have a wonderful turnout on Sept. 17. We are partnering with all of the groups above for advertising and publicity and expect a large crowd.
If you would like to stay in Duncan, the Hampton Inn is offering a discount for participants of Western Fall Fest.
Contact Glenna Pace, Chisholm Trail Book Festival, AGapace@aol.com for information, registration forms, etc.
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