Local Authors and Books at the Seneca Falls Arts Festival July 24, 2010

July 24th, 2010 (one day only), local authors of Upstate New York will once again come together under the Authors Tent. The event: The Seneca Falls Arts Festival. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed.

Seneca Falls, Woman’s Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People’s Park, Seneca Falls.

Local Authors attending this year:

Author Michael Pealo, author of August Storms: Journey Of An Abused Woman. Michael became aware of the tragedy women trapped in abusive relationships, especially attempting to free themselves from an abusive relationship face while serving in his nursing career. Heart-mind struggle to understand, Michael researched this serious issue and wrote his book based upon true life experiences.

Michael Pealo is passionate about telling this story, increasing public awareness, educating women and travels nationally to share the truth he discovered.

Donna Bennett, author of Petey and the Mean Pirates is a delightful 27 page paperback children’s book (ages Preschool-4th Grade) that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. Written to speak to the common childhood belief that all pirates have to be rough and tough and aggressive, Petey the pirate is different, using something other than swords, angry words, and bullying. The Ice Cream Pirates, an “illustrate your own” and “create your own depictions of the storyline”, teaches children the basics of entrepreneurship as they help the pirates open their own ice cream shop. A 27 page paperback (First-Fifth Grade), a book you and your child will cherish forever.

Also available from Three Chiquitas Publishing, Sherry Widmer’s Wild Animal Kid Songs, a compact disc (CD) and Seven Days At Camp EAGR!, a children’s book (written for the Epilepsy Association of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton) increases awareness about childhood epilepsy. Author website / Three Chiquitas Publishing Website

Jane Marla VerDow, author of Dear Daisy and upcoming title, Rising Sparrow, both editions Independent Published by Rising Sparrow Press. Dear Daisy, Hardcover, case bound, 384 page, nonfiction-spiritual memoir is the storyteller’s journal. Rising Sparrow Press designed both books to reflect a book of the 1960’s era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection and has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “profoundly written”, and “courageous.”

Rising Sparrow Press also produces and publishes book related items, photography, postcards, and prints. An education background, Jane teaches self-independent publishing, author promotion pathways, creative writing-media projects, and speaks on nonviolence topics. Rising Sparrow Press Website

Author Brooks Tenney, in his novel, Killing Mauritius depicts Islamic terrorism with the storyline set in the Indian Ocean. New Silk Road (novel) centered in Central Asia, deals with Afghanistan drug traffic reach to the world. The Ten Thousand Things is set along China’s ancient Silk Road and writes an account of China’s activities in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Always an entertaining author-speaker, Brooks Tenney draws his writing and topics from his engineer training and professional background (Xerox, GE, and Chance Vought Aviation) and the author’s imagination to create his action-adventure fiction. In addition to the author’s crisp and entertaining writing, the reader is taken into the storyline by Tenney’s extensive topic and setting research. “Timely” and “thought-provoking”, all three books are great adult reads so well written as fiction, to cross the reader’s mind of the possibilities of nonfiction in our modern world.

Author Volunteers Time for Summer Read Program

Williamson Free Public Library offers Summer Read Program

Calendar of Events at Williamson Free Public Library for July, 2010.


Press Release

On Monday, July 12 from 2-4 pm, local author and storyteller Jane VerDow will present a writer’s workshop for teens at the Williamson Free Public Library. A Williamson native and author of the nonfiction memoir Dear Daisy, Jane will discuss the opportunities for self-publishing and self promotion today and will provide advice and insight into developing a writer's own voice.

This event will be fully participatory, so if you have a laptop, bring it!

Jane will be on hand again on Monday, July 19 from 2-4 pm for a follow-up round table discussion. Teens are invited to bring their work to the library and get advice and feedback. This is your chance to learn from a professional!

These programs are free, and open to teens ages 13-18.

For more information, please call the library at (315) 589-2048.