(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Students of Lynda Lyon Elementary School recently welcomed a lesson in storytelling from a very special guest: the daughter of legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach and renowned children’s author, Michelle Staubach Grimes. Grimes presented her newly released second children’s book titled “Pidge Takes the Stage,” the sequel to […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 7, 2017) At the onset of writing her newly published book entitled “An Invitation into His Chambers…the Power of Intimacy with God,” local author Victoria Cleveland understood how communication is a vital key in any relationship. Whether it be family, friends or business peers, the ability to communicate effectively begins with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 29, 20160 Just in time for Christmas, Upper Room Books has released Missy Buchanan’s eighth book: Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging: 366 Days, a devotional flipbook specific to the challenges of growing older. Buchanan, a longtime resident of Rockwall, has appeared twice on Good Morning America with Robin Roberts […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) She’s a homeschooling mom of four with plenty of other roles, including: wife, soccer mom, symphony violinist, and writer. The latter title allows her readers to see how women can sift through the mundane and sometimes inglorious stuff of life to discover opportunities of influence. Lea Ann Garfias, of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2015) The Jones Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Rockwall County Library on Friday, September 25th to see award-winning author Grace Lin. She discussed how a book is published and emphasized the importance of the writing process to the students. The students were able […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) The Rockwall County Library is pleased to present award-winning author Grace Lin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Friday, September 25. Join them at the library for this FREE talk with a nationally-acclaimed children’s author. Grace Lin is the author of more than a dozen books including picture books, early readers, […]
(HEATH, TX – July 28, 2015) Carolyn Roosth of Heath has just published her fourth novel, DESPAIR. DESPAIR is the story of Nola Santiago, a character from the author’s first novel, DENIAL. Like so many young people, Nola longs for a life different from the one she has in the small Mexican village of Boquillas […]
Book signing Jan 10 at Half Price Books in Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) What did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his cap? When did Friday the 13th become considered unlucky? These are some of the questions and answers in Joe B. Hewitt’s new book, Trivia for Adults. Hewitt, longtime resident of Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL ISD, TX (May 8, 2014) The Hartman Elementary PTA Arts in Education program was proud to bring author Michael Anthony Steele to present an exciting program to the students. Steele is the author of over 100 books, including titles like Lego city: Build this City and Night at the Museum: Night of the Dragon. […]
(May 1, 2014) When the safety and soul of the United States are threatened, three once-naive Americans risk the ultimate sacrifice to uncover and expose a global conspiracy to defraud the nation of trillions of dollars in an operation funded by Washington war profiteering and illegal drug sales. The despicable activities are sanctioned by the CIA, […]