Nationally known award-winning children’s author Kate Klise visited Rockwall Jan. 19 and 20 to give programs at four area schools: Dobbs, Springer, Reinhardt, and Hayes elementaries. Klise’s very popular 43 Old Cemetery Road books have recently been featured on the Texas Bluebonnet Award masterlist of nominated books. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. To submit […]
(Irving) Adult and teen fiction fans are invited to meet bestselling author Jennifer Ziegler, who will speak about her writing experience and books, and answer fan questions at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Ziegler is the author of “Sass and Serendipity” and “How NOT to Be Popular.” […]
Non-Fiction Review by Patti Richter 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking Written by Mary E. DeMuth Trying to get our children to open up and talk often proves futile. Seemingly overnight they can go from endless chatter and questioning to quiet reserve and disinterest in parental perspectives. How do we share our values […]
Dallas author David W. Menefee is a ghost writer, screenwriter, book editor and film historian whose work recently earned not one – but two – spots on the Top 10 Best Silent Film Books of 2011, compiled by San Francisco Silent Movie Examiner Thomas Gladysz. Making the list are Menefee’s The Rise and Fall of Lou-Tellegen (Menefee Publishing/Createspace) and Wally: The […]
A book release and signing party drew several friends, followers and poetry fans to Garland recently to celebrate the release of a new book by poet and life coach Flo Bowen. Bowen’s new book of poetry, “Feed your Soul” is available at Amazon.com, and includes 50 poems written to replenish and soothe hurting hearts. ” These words will fill you […]
(Grapevine) Author and speaker Timothy Penland will autograph copies of his books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Merry’s Christmas & Clowns, 309 S. Main St. in historic downtown Grapevine. Books will be available for purchase. Penland is the author of the “Night Before” series which includes books such as The True Night Before […]
The Newsradio 1080 KRLD Signature Series will begin Friday, Nov. 18 with Donald Rumsfeld. Rumsfeld, two time US Secretary of Defense, will visits with guests in an intimate setting at the Collin County Communinity College Spring Creek Campus in Plano. All tickets include a copy of Rumsfeld’s New York Times bestselling memoir “Known And Unknown”. Seating is limited. […]
(Sachse) Pastor Bryan Jarrett of Northplace Church in Sachse details the journey of our extravagant response to God’s outrageous love in his debut book, “Extravagant,” available in the church’s Resource Center. Northplace Church is located at 2709 Third St. in Sachse. Sunday service times are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Northplace offers a Spanish […]
2012 event marked by new book by Pulitzer-nominated author In Sarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings (Foreword by Kevin Brownlow, Academy Award-winning film historian), Pulitzer-nominated author David W. Menefee of Dallas puts the spotlight on world renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt was called the world’s greatest actress. She spoke on one of Edison’s first recordings. […]
The greatest beauty is found in the hearts of those who love, but how do you cope with the losing the one you love? In the memorable Angel With A Tail, Wyndi Warren retraces her wonderful journey with Sabre, an amazing German Shepherd, the dog she dreamed of from childhood. He became her cherished “angel with […]