Thursday, March 15, 2018
Lindsay Stenico's Author Event
WhipCity Wordsmith and local author Lindsay Stenico will be holding an author event at Blue Umbrella Books, 2 Main Street, Westfield, MA on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 6-7PM. Lindsay's first novel, The Assignment, has just been published! I'm hoping that as many of us as can make it will attend Lindsay's event to congratulate her, help her celebrate her first published novel, and buy a copy of her book! Way to go, Lindsay!!
St Patrick's Day
The Wordsmiths will be meeting on St. Patrick's Day at 3PM at Blue Umbrella Books. Attendance is never mandatory. I'll bring green cookies. Otherwise- Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Book Gallery page is Impressive!
Kelly has been updating the Book Gallery page. I've been busy reading new books by Wordsmiths. I read Kate's book Danvers State Hospital the other night, and just finished reading Glen's Dearest David tonight, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. Sonia's new YA novel Time Tilter was delivered from Amazon today. Looks good! Maybe with the snow coming tomorrow I'll have some more time to read this week.
The Book Gallery is getting filled in. Primarily we're missing Glen's earlier books but his newest books are there. If you're a Wordsmith and you don't see one or more of your books in the gallery and you have a copy Kelly can scan (and return) get them to her when you can and she'll get them on the page with the retail link if there s one.
Don't forget that the blog is public, but only Wordsmiths can post on it. Feel free to tell your friends to check out the book gallery page where they can shop for books by amazing authors!
The Book Gallery is getting filled in. Primarily we're missing Glen's earlier books but his newest books are there. If you're a Wordsmith and you don't see one or more of your books in the gallery and you have a copy Kelly can scan (and return) get them to her when you can and she'll get them on the page with the retail link if there s one.
Don't forget that the blog is public, but only Wordsmiths can post on it. Feel free to tell your friends to check out the book gallery page where they can shop for books by amazing authors!
Sunday, March 4, 2018
New Books By WhipCity Wordsmith Authors
First of all- I highly recommend Where We Go by Melissa Volker, both for its short stories and also for its personal pieces on writing. Must red stuff! Click on the book image in the Book Gallery and it will take you to a retail site if you're interested in purchasing a copy.
Next, I have a new book of 17 ghost stories out called The Hanging Man and Other Stories. It's the first book I've done actual cover art for. On several recent books, I've begun using my own photographs or vintage postcard images. There are copies at Blue Umbrella Books and if you click on the book image on the Book Gallery page it will take you to Amazon where it can be purchased. It is also available as a Kindle book.
I'm about one third of the way through Glen Ebisch's new historical fiction novel Dearest David. It's primary setting is the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I'm thoroughly enjoying this book which is a departure for Glen. The book is on the Book Gallery page of this blog. Click on the image and it will take you to a retail site if you're interested in purchasing it. Copies may be available at Blue Umbrella also.
I just attended Kate Anderson's author event for her and Robert Duffy's new book Danvers State Hospital which is a part of the Images of America series. Kate is a vibrant speaker. The event, held at Blue Umbrella Books, was well attended with lively audience participation afterwards. The book can be found in the Book Gallery on this blog. Click on the image and it will link you to a retail site, if you're interested in purchasing it. Copies are available at Blue Umbrella also.
Also, Sonia Ellis has a new book out called Time Tilter that looks intriguing. It's a YA novel about a 15-year old runaway who participates in an in-person interactive game-sounds suspenseful! I ordered a copy from Amazon. As soon as it arrives Kelly will scan it into the Book Gallery and link it to the Amazon retail site. But if you're interested you can just go to Amazon books and type Sonia Ellis in the search bar and it will be there. (Melissa & Bethany, you might want to check this one out!)
If anyone else has something new out that I've missed, please feel free to jump on here and post about your book! If you find you can't post, send the info about the book to me or Kelly and we'll put something on here for you.
Next, I have a new book of 17 ghost stories out called The Hanging Man and Other Stories. It's the first book I've done actual cover art for. On several recent books, I've begun using my own photographs or vintage postcard images. There are copies at Blue Umbrella Books and if you click on the book image on the Book Gallery page it will take you to Amazon where it can be purchased. It is also available as a Kindle book.
I'm about one third of the way through Glen Ebisch's new historical fiction novel Dearest David. It's primary setting is the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I'm thoroughly enjoying this book which is a departure for Glen. The book is on the Book Gallery page of this blog. Click on the image and it will take you to a retail site if you're interested in purchasing it. Copies may be available at Blue Umbrella also.
I just attended Kate Anderson's author event for her and Robert Duffy's new book Danvers State Hospital which is a part of the Images of America series. Kate is a vibrant speaker. The event, held at Blue Umbrella Books, was well attended with lively audience participation afterwards. The book can be found in the Book Gallery on this blog. Click on the image and it will link you to a retail site, if you're interested in purchasing it. Copies are available at Blue Umbrella also.
Also, Sonia Ellis has a new book out called Time Tilter that looks intriguing. It's a YA novel about a 15-year old runaway who participates in an in-person interactive game-sounds suspenseful! I ordered a copy from Amazon. As soon as it arrives Kelly will scan it into the Book Gallery and link it to the Amazon retail site. But if you're interested you can just go to Amazon books and type Sonia Ellis in the search bar and it will be there. (Melissa & Bethany, you might want to check this one out!)
If anyone else has something new out that I've missed, please feel free to jump on here and post about your book! If you find you can't post, send the info about the book to me or Kelly and we'll put something on here for you.
Caught Up
Did some much needed catching up today. Apologies to the wonderful authors who I finally got around to adding to the site today. As always, feel free to reach out if you need anything-- from help with the site to having your author bio updated. I'm sure someone out there has a website, blog, or something I've not linked up yet...
P.S. If you haven't checked out the book gallery in a while, you should. It's looking mighty impressive. Way to write, Wordsmiths!
P.S. If you haven't checked out the book gallery in a while, you should. It's looking mighty impressive. Way to write, Wordsmiths!
Friday, March 2, 2018
Kate Anderson Author Event Saturday March 3rd
Kate Anderson will be at Blue Umbrella Books on Saturday, March 3rd from 5PM-7PM discussing her new book Danvers State Hospital. She's a fascinating presenter whose events are always interesting, and often eerie.
And don't forget to check out Kate's Dark Ink magazine! Volume 1, Issue 1 is now available! You can get a downloadable digital copy or purchase a hold-this-beauty-in-your-hands print version (I got the print copy and am thrilled with it! Read it cover to cover and enjoyed everything between its covers, well, also LOVED the front and back covers!)
And don't forget to check out Kate's Dark Ink magazine! Volume 1, Issue 1 is now available! You can get a downloadable digital copy or purchase a hold-this-beauty-in-your-hands print version (I got the print copy and am thrilled with it! Read it cover to cover and enjoyed everything between its covers, well, also LOVED the front and back covers!)
Articulture2018 and the Wordsmiths Presence There
This is the second year that I have been put in charge of lining up the authors who will be promoting their books at Artworks of Westfield's third Articulture event that will take place on Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Church of Atonement on the corners of Court and Pleasant Streets in Westfield. Last year the WhipCity Wordsmiths didn't even exist at this time. Kelly and I co-founded the group in June 2017, and started contacting local authors to see if they'd be interested, but we didn't start holding meetings until September 2017.
Therefore, only 6 months into the Wordsmiths establishing as a group, we have 8, possibly 9, Wordsmiths lined up to appear at Articulture2018. The group has over 130 published works among the members (they can be viewed on the Book Gallery page of the blog). I wish we had the space to accommodate all the published Wordsmiths but I originally was allowed just six spaces. However, this year I pushed the envelope to add 2-3 more authors to give the literary arts more exposure. The artists area has been growing as has the musicians area, so I felt it was only right that the authors have a larger presence at the event this year.
Wordsmiths who will be at Articulture2018 are Kate Anderson, Melissa Volker (and poet Mom Elaine Frankonis who will read poetry during the event), VC Russell (another poet whose daughter Debbie will read during the event), Rhonda Boulette (who will read during the event). Judith 'Sandy' Sessler, Judith Foard-Giucastro (who will feature her book and her late husband's book), Kelly Buffum, and me (Susan Buffum). There may be one more surprise author who was recently made an honorary Wordsmith but I can't say who that will be until I get confirmation that he'll be able to attend. The WhipCity Wordsmiths will make a strong presence at Articulture2018- I have a large stand-up sign and a small banner, and WhipCity Wordsmith "business" cards for every author to have at their table. Kelly and I will have information and applications at our table for anyone who might be interested in joining.
If there are any other Wordsmiths who may be interested in this event, please contact me- you can read at the event or promote your books. I can push the envelope a little more and squeeze another author or two in if I can- a few authors with one or two books can share table space.
Hope to see as many of you as can make it to the March 17th Wordsmith meeting!
Therefore, only 6 months into the Wordsmiths establishing as a group, we have 8, possibly 9, Wordsmiths lined up to appear at Articulture2018. The group has over 130 published works among the members (they can be viewed on the Book Gallery page of the blog). I wish we had the space to accommodate all the published Wordsmiths but I originally was allowed just six spaces. However, this year I pushed the envelope to add 2-3 more authors to give the literary arts more exposure. The artists area has been growing as has the musicians area, so I felt it was only right that the authors have a larger presence at the event this year.
Wordsmiths who will be at Articulture2018 are Kate Anderson, Melissa Volker (and poet Mom Elaine Frankonis who will read poetry during the event), VC Russell (another poet whose daughter Debbie will read during the event), Rhonda Boulette (who will read during the event). Judith 'Sandy' Sessler, Judith Foard-Giucastro (who will feature her book and her late husband's book), Kelly Buffum, and me (Susan Buffum). There may be one more surprise author who was recently made an honorary Wordsmith but I can't say who that will be until I get confirmation that he'll be able to attend. The WhipCity Wordsmiths will make a strong presence at Articulture2018- I have a large stand-up sign and a small banner, and WhipCity Wordsmith "business" cards for every author to have at their table. Kelly and I will have information and applications at our table for anyone who might be interested in joining.
If there are any other Wordsmiths who may be interested in this event, please contact me- you can read at the event or promote your books. I can push the envelope a little more and squeeze another author or two in if I can- a few authors with one or two books can share table space.
Hope to see as many of you as can make it to the March 17th Wordsmith meeting!
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