Book Store at Eastern States Exposition: The Big E!

Turmoil does not mix with creativity! I've found that out this past four months as I relocated back to Connecticut to be with my family. However, things are smoothing out and I'm getting involved with the writing and art communities again.


First book event of the year for me will be the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association book fair at the Big E in Springfield. Over 80 authors will be attending this event through the run of the fair, September 16 through October 2. The "bookstore" is set up in the Connecticut Building and I hope you'll come by if you're in the area.


I will be signing books on Friday, September 23 from 10 am to 1 pm, and Sunday, September 25 from 1 pm to 4 pm. I'd love to see you there!


I've included the full press release here for further information.

Connecticut Authors sign their work at The Big E

At the 2011 Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) will be operating a bookstore for the fifth year in a row. The bookstore will contain the works of Connecticut authors. Genres offered include: general fiction and non-fiction, historical fiction and non-fiction, science fiction, young adult fiction and fantasy, children’s books, mystery, true crime, memoirs, biography, crafts, adventure, romance, travel, technology, sports, how-to-do, humor,  religious, spiritual, inspirational, self-help, and poetry. 80 authors will be featured and 190 titles will be on display.

Individual authors presented will be: Shelia Murphy Adams, Dawn Aldrich, M. J. Allaire, Jason Alster, Morgan Amarone Miss CT 2011, Lucas R. Baker, Richard O. Benton, Raymond Berchand, Cynthia Bercowetz, William M. Boylin, Patti Brooks, James Buchanan, M.J. Claire, Christina Cody, DeEarlon, Michael C. Dooling, Bill Dougal, Wayne English, David Ferry, John B. Franklin, Rev. Timothy Furrer, Peggy Gaffney, Chris Gay, Catherine Gibson, Leeann Graham, Kimble Greene, Noreen Grice, Leslie Karen Hammond, Rosemary Harris, Dorothy H. Hayes, Dan Holdridge, Ann Jamieson, Ron Janson, Susan Jones, Janus Kane, Carol Keeney, Joseph Keeney - Publisher, Deborah T. Kilday, Michael L. Kilday, Jerry Labriola MD, Janet Lawler, Karin Lefranc, K.C. Lauer, Toni Leland, Neil Liebowitz, Peter J. Malia, Tracey Marlor, Lois Mathieu, Stacy Lytwyn Maxwell, Shannon K. Mazurick, Nicolas G. McDonald, Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD, Dodie Milardo, J. Monkeys, William P. Muttart, Teresa M. Norris, Paul Pellerin, Richard A. Radune, Steven M. Reilly Esq, Nancy K. Ruppert, Jean Marie Rusin, Tommy Russo, Thomas A. Santos, Martin Shapiro, Diana E. Sheets, Carole Shmurak, Larry Jungle Shortell, Susan Winters Smith, Kerry Bernier Spindler, Eleanor Sullo, Jane Svejk, Ames K. Swartsfager, Fay L. Taylor, Carroll Thomas, Robert Trexler - Publisher, Dan Uitti, Dr. Julie Wakely, Constant Waterman, Christopher L. Webber, A.H. Wellewood, Denise A. Whelan, Mollie Wilson, Martha J. Zimmer.

     This year’s event will run from September 16 to October 2, 10 am to 9 pm in the Connecticut Building on the Avenue of States. The motto of this year’s event is “Love to Read Connecticut Authors”. Look for our banner. On Connecticut Day, September 21st, this year a special feature will be a visit from Connecticut’s most famous author of all time, Mark Twain. We invite the public to stop by and browse our bookstore. Select authors each day will be on hand to autograph their books. We promise there will be a book to buy that meets everyone’s taste in literature.