All are available on Amazon. Look for her Oklahoma history series, "Neighborhood of Hell Series": Tales of Hell's Half Acre ; Oklahoma Bad Girls; Bars and Bawds of Early Oklahoma.
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6/30/24
Author Announces Adding a New Book Series
True Tales of Bigfoot
After years of people sharing stories with author and researcher, Marilyn A. Hudson, she had selected the best ones to share. "I love that so many people were so willing to share their unique experiences and graciously granted me permission to share."
A short read but the focus is on conveying the emotions and impressions of people as they confronted the unexplained. Suitable for all ages it will be a read to peak the intellectual curiosity and prompt exploration and discovery.
Available on Amazon.
7/16/23
FOR WHAT ITS WORTH by Nathan Pettijohn (Sept 2023)
Tulsa, 2006. Jon Ryan and his three best friends spend the final days of their senior year goofing off and taking mushrooms at casino concerts, keeping adulthood at arms’ length as long as possible. To memorialize their time together, they make a pact: one prank per person, per night, on the last week of school.
From subtle psychological torture and glitter bombs to a stolen llama and a dead body in the trunk, what begins as harmless fun escalates into a matter of life and death.
The pranks lead to a head-on collision with their mailbox aficionado principal, their jewel-thief history teacher, and a slew of petty criminals, oil-money gangsters, and the Japanese mob. It’s a hell of a final exam to pass if the boys hope to live till graduation.
ISBN: Paperback: 979-8-9887424-0-1 ; Ebook: 979-8-9887424-1-8
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nathan Pettijohn is an author and entrepreneur. He is a contributing writer for Forbes on topics relating to what business leaders need to know about innovations in media and technology. Nathan’s previous novel, Public Opinion, is a crime thriller. In 2011, Nathan founded Cordurouy, a digital strategy agency where he serves as CEO. He resides somewhere in South America with his dog, Raphael.
6/7/23
The Book of ELLE by Jocelynn Mitchell and illus. by Alicia Mitchell.
Teen author Jocelynn Mitchell with illustrations by Alicia Mitchell has crafted a delightful book sure to please parents and young readers.
The cute dog has one mission in life, "I'm Ellie, and I'm the best worst dog ever! I'm awesome at everything, and in this book, I'm going to teach you my secrets so you can be awesome like me."
The adventures and journey will keep readers engaged and finishing it will lead to moving on to book 2! All about a pup named Piper!
A word from the author Jocelynn Mitchell:
"Hello! My name is Jocelynn and I am so glad you found The Book of Ellie! Now, I might be a bit biased, but if I had to guess this book will bring loads of smiles and laughter to its readers, no matter what age! I am currently 13, but have been working on The Book of Ellie since I was 11. I love to read and write, and it has always been a dream of mine to publish a book one day! When my pug, Ellie, was brought home I knew immediately that she would make an amazing main character in my book. Everything you see in the book are events that really have happened! Ellie has been quite the challenge when it comes to training and truly has a mind of her own, but that makes for a great story, and I could not be happier to call her my dog! I currently live in the great state of Texas and aside from writing I love to cook, swim, and be with my friends! I hope you enjoy the book and look out because I can assure you there is more to come!"
Note: A very proud Oklahoma relatives shared the book with me and I highly recommend it for personal home collections and for classroom or library collections. Talented young authors - and artists - need to be encouraged!
5/21/23
Steven E. Wedel: An Oklahoma Author
Steven E. Wedel began craving fame and fortune in the literary world when he was in high school. After writing his way through careers as a machinist, journalist, corporate writer, public relations specialist, and now as a high school English teacher, he’s decided to keep writing despite the lack of wealth and notoriety.
Wedel has published over 20 books, mostly in the adult horror genre, but he’s also written for the young adult, children’s, Western, and thriller markets. He’s dabbled in other genres using pseudonyms. His non-fiction writing includes how-to articles for writers, literary criticism, and hundreds of articles for print newspapers and online sites.
In 2004 Wedel earned a master’s degree in liberal studies, creative writing emphasis, from the University of Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999, and graduated from Enid High School in 1984. He is a lifelong Oklahoman, father of four, with three grandsons. He currently lives in Midwest City, Oklahoma, with his dogs Bubba and Bear. He likes to kayak and camp when he doesn’t have papers to grade.
He'd still take the fame and fortune if it comes his way ...
(Source: Amazon.com: Steven E. Wedel: books, biography, latest update)
5/9/23
Author Who "Wrote the Book on Oklahoma UFOs" Publishes New Titles.
One wit noted "she wrote the book on Oklahoma UFOs" when she published the popular, SOONER SAUCERS: OKLAHOMA UFOs 1947-1969 (2020)...now author-researcher Marilyn A. Hudson has added to the field with these works.
4/5/23
2/28/23
Oklahoma Author Announces Two New Works
Also, she will be releasing, with co-author Cullan Hudson, OKLAHOMA UFO's: A ROUTE 66 GUIDE. This handy little guide book will help add a little something different to the next cruise down the Mother Road by highlighting events of the strange kind in the skies, and on the ground, along the famous and historic highway.
10/25/22
Sapulpa Public Library Set to Host Oklahoma Authors Showcase, Nov. 19, 2022
For Immediate Release/ October 12, 2022
Sapulpa Public Library Set to Host Oklahoma Authors Showcase
Sapulpa, OK—Sapulpa Public Library announced today that it will host the first annual Oklahoma Authors Showcase.
The event is made possible by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities, and generous donations from our community partners and patrons.
The Oklahoma Authors Showcase will be held on November 19, 2022, from 10am -1:45pm in the lower- level Frank Hall Auditorium. It will feature three-time US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as the keynote speaker, and 12 other Oklahoma Authors who will read selections from their works, answer questions from the audience, and have books available for signing. This event is free and open to the public.
“Bringing the Oklahoma Authors Showcase to Sapulpa will help create a kind of cultural hub here at the
Sapulpa Public Library, so people won’t have to go all the way to Tulsa or Oklahoma City to interact with authors and the arts.” Kristin Haddock, Library Director said recently. “It’s just one of the exciting new programs we’re working on here.”
For additional information on the event, contact: Debra Chandler, 918-224-5624 or email dchandler@sapulpaok.gov.
Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
About Oklahoma Humanities
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen
communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understanding new
perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life through humanities disciplines such as history,
literature, film studies, art criticism, and philosophy. As the state partner for the National Endowment
for the Humanities, OH provides a free educational magazine, Smithsonian Institution exhibits, reading
and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages. OH engages people
in their own communities, stimulating discussion and helping them explore the wider world of human experience.
Author Marilyn A. Hudson Visited Middle School Students to Encourage Writing
Stroud area author, researcher and storyteller, Marilyn A. Hudson, spent a day recently visiting with middle school students exploring writing, sensory language, and the writing and publishing process. The day was topped off by a storytelling/writing program at the Bristow Public Library.
Bristow Public Library, October 21, "Marilyn A. Hudson, an author, historian, and storyteller from Stroud, came in and told all kinds of spooky stories and talked about her book 'Sooner Saucers: Oklahoma UFOs, 1947-1969'.She was awesome! She's a great storyteller and we were captivated by her haunted tales! We had a great day here at the library! We had two amazing Oklahoma authors visit us and there was a great turnout. We want to thank Connie Cronley and Marilyn Hudson for coming today..."
3/26/22
MEET THE PUBLISHERS! AND RENEE LA VINESS
Renee' La Viness - Meet the Publishers! <meet-the-publishers@jespiddlin.com> announces several great things. Be sure and mark your calendars!
One – Meet the Publishers! happens TODAY in Tulsa from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. It is an annual event. More information at my website: https://www.jespiddlin.com/publishers
Two – I offer an annual short story writing contest at https://www.jespiddlin.com/writingcontest. My contest information should be updated on April 2, then submissions will be allowed from July 1st through August 31st. Winners are always named in the first week of December.
Three – A monthly emagazine for writers – Writers Monthly PDF. More info at https://www.jespiddlin.net/writersmonthly. This is our second year.
3/24/22
1/31/22
New Feature Added to Page: Submit your press release information via comment form
Submit the text of your press release or an informative book blurb. Make sure it includes links to where to find your book. Submit via the email on the contact page images of book covers or author or allow this page to copy and paste that from webpages.
Cover the who, what, why, and where of your book.
- Who is the author? Who will be interested in this work?
- What is the book about (themes, topics, etc.)
- Why should someone read your book out of the other options? What makes it unique, different, better?
- Where is this book found (bookstores, websites, libraries, etc.)
- Use your creative abilities and write a short "commercial" on the work using action words and dynamic descriptions whenever possible.
Your writing Friend,
Marilyn A. Hudson
7/18/20
New Book Surveys Oklahoma UFO's 1947-1969
Today, as 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" are becoming news worthy and the term is replacing the well worn "Flying Saucers" and "UFO's" of the past, take a trip to see what was going on over Oklahoma skies...
7/1/20
WHAT MAKES A 5 STAR REVIEW?
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6/13/20
Noted Tulsa Paranormal Authority Publishes New Work: Teri French
5/22/20
Five-Dollar Indian: A Sam Chitto Mystery by Lu Clifton
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2/24/20
SCWI Conference April, "The Power of Story" in OKC (April 3-4, 2020)
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The SCWI - the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society for Children's Writers and Illustrator's - will bring together publishers, writers, illustrators and more in Oklahoma City on April 3-4, 2020.
Check out the website for more details for "The Power of Story": https://oklahoma.scbwi.org/events/2020-ok-scbwi-spring-conference-the-power-of-story
Conference on April 3 – 4, 2020
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
at the Embassy Suites Hotel,
1815 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Friday, April 3rd from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Saturday, April 4th from 9:00 AM to 6:00
Register now to take part in this awesome opportunity to meet others that share a passion for helping children/teens through the power of art and literature!
Learn from leading industry professionals in the children/young adult publishing business and submit your work to them....
2/13/20
Arkansas Writer's Event - March 2020
What makes this workshop special? Writing about religion presents a unique set of challenges. Whether you’re writing about your own faith or someone else’s, it takes a high level of both objectivity and self-awareness to succeed. The goal of the three-hour workshop is for participants to have the start of a writing project.
Workshop participants will go over some of the thornier aspects of communicating about a religion, religious people, or even sacred objects and houses of worship. We will read from exemplary writing such as Malcolm Gladwell’s New Yorker piece Sacred and Profane. In this article, Gladwell examines how misunderstanding of religious beliefs can lead to failed communication, illustrated by the tragic result of negotiation between FBI agents and the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas. We will also read John Jeremiah Sullivan’s Upon This Rock, the essay in GQ in which he narrates his visit to the CrossOver Festival, a three-day Christian music festival, dispassionately describing the festival scene and only revealing close to the end of the article what his personal relationship to the Christian faith is.
The workshop is appropriate for writers from all genres and all experience levels. Participants needn’t ascribe to any particular faith. It will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The class fee is $75 per person. Workshop attendees may reserve a writing suite for a residency at the Colony at the subsidized rate of $75 per night. We have limited the number of participants in order to do the topic justice, so please register soon at https://www.writerscolony.org/event-details/writing-about-religion-workshop-1.
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Ruth Nasrullah
www.ruthnasrullah.com
1/2/20
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