Life coach, author releases book of poetry to ‘Feed Your Soul’

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 […]

Timothy Penland to autograph copies of his children’s books

(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 […]

Tickets to Signature Series with Donald Rumsfeld include copy of memoir

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. […]

Extravagant, debut book by Pastor Bryan Jarrett

(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 […]

Dallas author celebrates Sarah Bernhardt Centennial

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. […]

‘Angel with a Tail’ by Wyndi Warren

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 […]

Inspirational Author Spotlight at Smith Public Library

(Wylie) Religious authors Richard L. Mabry, David Eden, Christina Tanon, Ronie Kendig and Lena Nelson Dooley will answer questions about how they write and what path they took to get published. Join them at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Road, Building 300, in Wylie. […]

Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith to host book signings

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith will sign copies of his new book, “Game On: Find Your Purpose – Pursue Your Dream” at nine North Texas locations in September.   Smith’s book will be released Sept. 6, the same day that his media tour kicks off with an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning […]

Local author launches ‘Wings of a Dream’

(Garland) Local author Anne Mateer will launch her new book, “Wings of a Dream,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Barnes and Noble at Firewheel Towne Center, 190 Cedar Sage Drive in Garland. To learn more, call 972-496-2000. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

‘The Muir House’ by Mary DeMuth

Family Secrets: Does the Truth Heal or Harm? Love story by Mary DeMuth unveils freedom and hope in answering questions of the past Mary DeMuth’s latest novel tackles the issue of unveiling family secrets and the effects that follow. A love story, The Muir House (Zondervan, July 2011) explores suffering, healing, and the choices that […]