Video: Interview with Big Book of Candle Magic Author Jacki Smith
Author and entrepreneur Jacki Smith has just released her newest book, The Big Book of Candle Magic.
Author and entrepreneur Jacki Smith has just released her newest book, The Big Book of Candle Magic.
Michigan has always been a strong source of beauty, inspiration and encouragement for Pietron.
“What I want people to get from my book is I want them to learn self-love and self-worth and healthy attachments,” she said. “I want them to know it’s okay to talk about their problems.”
My decision to resign was made knowing I’m leaving Lake Orion in their very capable hands.
Local Author Debuts Kid’s Book “Even” at Launch Party in Ferndale Nov. 17 Ferndale, MI- Songwriter, writer and local businessman Andy Gutman has released a children’s book titled ‘Even.’ The 34-page story, written in a lyrical style amidst vibrant illustrations, offers a sweet lesson in the eternal love and strong bond between a father and…
Valentine’s Day is for Book Lovers Author Event in Oak Park Feb. 14 Oak Park, MI – Make Valentine’s Day a day for book lovers! Mark your calendar, dress for comfort, and choose the good company of one great book , or date a variety of novels. Visit the Oak Park Library for an opportunity…
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017 adapted from orig. article of Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family…
Royal Oak Author Helps Girls be EmPOWERed, Book Event Nov. 19 (EVENT page) Detroit, MI – From cyberbullying to societal pressure, 21st century girls face challenges that generations before them may have never imagined. But they also have unlimited resources and opportunities to live powerfully. Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer…
Ferndale Native Son Follows His Passion to Publication, Twice (Ferndale Schools, Oct. 19, 2016) For his entire life, Clay Boura has loved to draw and write stories. When he was just 12 years old and attending Best Junior High he created a cartoon character named Beamer which would go on to impact his life in…
Famed Children’s Author Dr. Patricia Polacco Speaking Oct. 10 in Birmingham (Birmingham Education Foundation, Oct. 2, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) announced that celebrated children’s book author and native Michigander, Dr. Patricia Polacco will be this year’s Author in Residence. As part of the annual BEF-sponsored program, Dr. Polacco will speak…
Baby Boomer’s “Growing Up in Ferndale” Book to be Unveiled at Sept 22 Event (EVENT page) I am hoping that you will find the time in your busy schedule to attend a reception for the release of my new book: Growing Up in Ferndale. The event, to be held at Affirmations (290 W. Nine Mile…
Most Important Pea Author Doing Clawson Book Signing Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Clawson, MI – Author Erin Lilly Book Signing Event WHEN: 2015-12-19 / 1pm-3pm / YoJo Frogurt Cafe, 230 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017 WHAT: Erin Lilly, a resident of Troy, MI, will be available to sign copies of her book, The Most…
Author/Illustrator Fair at Orion Twp. Library Dec. 5 (EVENT page) The Giving Season: Annual Author/Illustrator Fair Saturday, December 5 Orion Twp. Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362 Drop in anytime between 1:00p and 4:00p to meet authors and illustrators (including our own Ms. Kristen!) Books for readers of all ages will be available…
True Crime Author Tobin Buhk Comes to Troy Library Feb. 7 (TPL Press Release, Jan. 17, 2015) Join Michigan True Crime Author Tobin Buhk as he introduces us to Arthur Warren Waite, the Grand Rapids native who hatched an incredibly complicated plot to acquire the fortune of his in-laws, the affluent Pecks of Grand Rapids.…
Local author Charlotte Fisher will be reading excerpts from her new book, Mackinac Bridge Jesus, at State of the Art Framing & Gallery June 21, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fisher doesn’t want people to be put off by the “J” word. “There are those who might see the name ‘Jesus’ and think the book is about religion,” she said. “Instead it…
If Miriam Gershow made a bumper sticker it would say “Fiction Saves Lives.” The Berkley High graduate is the author of The Local News, a story about a teenager whose older brother went missing and how it affected her and her family. Gershow, who now lives in Oregon, came back to Michigan to do a reading from the novel at The Ferndale Public Library as part of their Ferndale Reads celebration.
The painting—created as an illustration for The Story of Hiawatha–is gouache on illustration board. Room was left in the lower right corner for text, which was written by Allen Chaffee as a retelling of the famous Longfellow poem. Published in 1951, The Story of Hiawatha features Sperry’s illustrations throughout and is currently out of print, though two copies remain in circulation at the Ferndale Public Library.
McMann, who is originally from Holland Michigan, will be signing books and reading to the youngsters. Boot Beat, an independent bookseller in Oak Park, is co-sponsoring the event and will have copies of The Unwanted available for purchase.
Each Monday from 7-9 pm visitors will be swept away with stories nearly as dark and enchanting as Connolly’s featured work. The films have been chosen for their story-telling properties and, hopefully, their ability to inspire the child inside us all to touch base with our own imaginations – and maybe even pick up a book!
The Ferndale Public Library will welcome its first international best-selling author as a keynote speaker the evening of March 29, 2011, when Irish author, John Connolly, will come to discuss his book, The Book of Lost Things.