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SUMMARY:Terri Barnes Speaks at Fort Meade USO for Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch\, May 12\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages from a Military Life\, is the featured speaker for the USO Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch at Fort Meade\, Maryland\, on May 12. Terri will sign copies of her book\, provided for all attendees courtesy of the Fort Meade spouses clubs. \nThe event begins at 10 AM EST with brunch at the Fort George G. Meade USO Center on Fort Meade. Spouses of active duty\, guard\, and reserve members are welcome to attend. \nSponsors of this event include Military Officers Association of American\, Fort Meade Enlisted Spouses’ Club\, and Fort Meade Officers Spouses’ Club. \nSpouse Calls is the award-winning collection of essays from Terri’s popular column of the same name that ran in Stars and Stripes for eight years.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/meade-uso-may2017/
LOCATION:USO Fort Meade\, 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Rd \, Fort Meade\, MD\, 20755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Leads Women's Conference at Misawa Air Base\, Japan\, May 6-7\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage will lead 120 women through the Gallup StrengthsFinder at a Women’s Leadership Conference at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan on May 6\, 2017.\n\nThe Gallup StrengthsFinder provides participants with the opportunity to fully experience and understand their individual talents and teach them how to invest in themselves in ways that will build not only their career\, but their relationships and overall sense of purpose.\n\nMay 7\, Corie will work with the PWOC Leadership Board on the strengths from a team perspective\, focusing on team development\, synergy\, and building better teams in the future.\n\nCorie will follow these events with a Sacred Spaces book signing.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-misawa-may2017/
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SUMMARY:Henderson Hall Children's Fair\, MilitaryFamilyBooks.com Author Book Signing\, Saturday\, April 29\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Month of the Military Child\, Marine & Family Programs is hosting the 10th Annual Children’s Fair at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall  on Saturday\, April 29\, 2017\, 10 AM – 2 PM Eastern in the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. \nCome to the MilitaryFamilyBooks.com book table for a book sale from 10 AM – 2 PM\, with a Meet-the-Authors Book Signing 11 AM – 1 PM. \n \nFeatured authors and the books they will be signing: \n\nAlia Reese\, author of My Daddy Is a Marine.\nKristin Ayyar\, author of Countdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home and Countdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home.\nR.S. Greene\, author of Where Do I Belong?\nMarlene Lee\, author of The Hero in My Pocket.\nKaren Pavlicin-Fragnito\, author of Summer of Courage and Life After Deployment; coauthor of Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children and Stories Around the Table.\nSonia Salinas\, author of Muu\, Muuu Dice Una Vaca\, and El Abecedario Yo Me Sé.\n\nThe author table is next to the book sales table in the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. Books available for purchase during the event at special event pricing include: \nEvent price $5 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nColoring My Military Life–Book 1\nColoring My Military Life–Book 2\nMy Dad’s Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children\nMy Mom’s Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children \nEvent price $8 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nEnter at Your Own Risk: Cathy’s Animal Garden\nCedric and the Dragon\nThe Good Fire Helmet\nMilitary Life: Stories and Poems for Children\nNight Catch\nSummer of Courage\nThe Spy With the Wooden Leg\nThe Wishing Tree\nWish Ribbons\nDeployment Journal for Kids\nWhere Do I Belong\nMy Daddy Is a Marine\nThe Hero in My Pocket\nMommy Wears a Uniform\nMuu\, Muuu Dice Una Vaca \nEvent price $10 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nEl Abecedario Yo Me Sé\nCountdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home\nCountdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home\nLife After Deployment\nSpouse Calls\nMilitary Spouse Journey\nStories Around the Table\nRight Side Up \nActivities at the book table include a Heroes’ Tree/ Wishing Tree\, where kids can add special thoughts in honor of their military hero. \nGiveaways include: \n\nFree single issue of Military Kids’ Life magazine with each purchase of $10 or more (while supplies last).\nFree Countdown Chart and Tell Daddy Chart with purchase of Countdown ‘Til Daddy Comes Home (while supplies last).\n\nDrawings for prizes (no purchase necessary) at the MilitaryFamilyBooks.com table include: \n\nOne-year (4 issues) subscription to Military Kids’ Life magazine\nSet of Coloring My Military Life coloring books\nPack of 31 yellow wish ribbons\nOur Heroes’ Tree Basket (two small American flags\, yellow ribbon\, two stencils for making ornaments\, a pack of colored pencils)\n\nIn addition to the book sales and author book signing\, you’ll find FREE fun for all ages! \n\nBalloon Artist\nPhoto Booths\nCrafts\nVideo Games\nBoard Games\nBounce House\n\n\nObstacle Course\nChance to Win MCX Gift Cards\nDiscount Lunch Coupon\nFree Ice Cream in front of the MCX\n\nThe event is free to attend. Books are available for purchase; cash and credit cards accepted. Lunch is available for purchase in front of the MCX at the American Summer BBQ Expo. \nPlease register upon arrival at the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. See the MCCS website for more details and participation agreement.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/henderson-fair-april2017/
LOCATION:Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium\, 27 Southgate Rd \, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall\, VA\, 22211
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Reading & Booksigning\, Barnes & Noble\, Savannah\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, 2 PM
DESCRIPTION:Elva Resa author Corie Weathers\, and her husband\, Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers\, will read together portions of Corie’s book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage at a booksigning event Saturday\, February 11\, 2017 at 2 PM Eastern. The event takes place at Barnes & Noble\, Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn\, Savannah\, Georgia. \nCopies of Sacred Spaces will be available for sale at Barnes & Noble during the event and Corie will sign purchased books following the reading. \nAbout the book: \nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and Matt accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie didn’t choose the timing or circumstances of her trip with Secretary Carter—Christmastime\, in the midst of her family’s second cross-state move in six months—but it seemed the perfect opportunity for Corie and Matt to gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. \nMatt experienced life on the home front with new eyes as he moved their household belongings\, prepared for the holidays\, and settled their two young sons into their new school. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea.  As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nThis was a journey to the heart of her marriage\, a place where she would have to leave behind her resentment in exchange for ground she and her husband had surrendered to hurt\, misunderstanding\, loss—and to Afghanistan. \nCorie set out on this trip hoping to gain a better understanding of her husband and his deployment experience\, but along the way\, she discovered a whole new perspective of herself and her military marriage. \nLocal ties:\nDuring Matt’s second deployment to Afghanistan\, he was stationed with Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division. He needed a ride back to the US for an important ceremony in Washington\, DC\, to support a fellow soldier. \nFrom Sacred Spaces: “Fortunately\, he encountered a group of special operation soldiers out of Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah\, Georgia.  They were headed home and heard that Matt was trying to get back to the US and why.  They ripped off Matt’s unit patch and told him he could be their chaplain for the duration of the trip back to their home base.  All he had to do was pray over their flight home.” \nCorie says\, “Matt will be forever grateful for the guys who snatched him up.  They had a part in changing our lives and our story.” \nThe event: \nCorie and Matt will read excerpts from the book at 2 PM and talk briefly about the impact of sacred spaces in their marriage and how couples can strengthen their relationship by intentionally creating shared sacred spaces. The booksigning will follow immediately after the reading.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-bn-feb2017/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\,  Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 72\, Savannah\, 31406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Barnes Signs Books at Summerville's "Author\, Author" Literary Event June 16\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life\, will be featured in “Author\, Author!” a literary event on June 16\, 2016\, in Summerville\, South Carolina. She will appear at Lowcountry Olive Oil\, 103D S. Main Street from 5-8 PM to sign copies of Spouse Calls\, a compilation of her award-winning Stars and Stripes column\, as well as Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, for which she was an editor and a contributor. \nSelect local writers will appear at other businesses throughout the Summerville historic district. Visitors are invited to drop in and chat with the authors\, buy books\, and have them signed. Open to the public\, “Author\, Author!” is a program of Summerville DREAM\, Downtown Restoration\, Enhancement and Management. \nTerri’s first book\, Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life was awarded first place in the 2015 Midwest Book Awards for Best Current Events Book of the Year and was named a finalist in ForeWord Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards in the Best Essays category. \nTerri is the special projects editor for Elva Resa Publishing. For more than eight years\, she was the military family columnist for Stars and Stripes\, a global publication for the military community. Terri has been a member of the Washington\, DC\, press corps and has contributed to several other books about military life. Her work has appeared in Air Force/Army/Navy Times\, The Huffington Post\, and the (Charleston) Post and Courier\, as well as newspapers\, magazines\, and publications in various locations where her military family has lived around the world. \nShe has been married to her Air Force husband\, Mark\, for 31 years\, and they have three grown children. After a lifetime of military moves\, Terri and Mark have made their home in Summerville. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-summerville-june2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes Dove Real Beauty's Women in the Military Luncheon May 18\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down is the keynote speaker at Dove Real Beauty’s 3rd annual “Women of the Military” luncheon. Sponsored by Unilever’s Operation In Touch\, the event takes place Wednesday\, May 18\, 2016\, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern at the Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nJudy’s talk includes: \nDiscover Your Difference \n\nMilitary life puts us in a constant state of change. It’s important to discover who we are\, manage expectations\, take care of ourselves\, and embrace our uniqueness.\n\nMaking Your Difference \n\nHow do you make a difference in the world without losing yourself?\n\nJudy will share tips from her book and also sign copies following the luncheon. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Right Side Up. \nRegistration is free\, but seats are limited: http://bit.ly/1NkIu5m \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-dove-may2016/
LOCATION:Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\,\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Children's Novel at BEA May 13\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her children’s novel Summer of Courage at BookExpo America (BEA) on Friday\, May 13\, 2016 12:30-1 PM Central in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Cooperative Booth 2229\, McCormick Place\, Chicago. \nBEA is the largest publishing event in North America\, attracting booksellers\, librarians\, educators\, specialty retailers\, and authors. IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the US. \nSummer of Courage is a middle grade novel set in rural upstate New York\, where ten-year-old Andy spends the summer with Grandma. His adventure of the heart includes fishing\, family\, friendship\, rotten apples\, cow dung…and a little bit of faith as he deals with recent changes in his life. \n“ … an upbeat\, positive story … wise\, hopeful … with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.” – School Library Journal \n“An enjoyable adventure of discovery … ” – Midwest Book Review \n“ … compelling … and woven with rich memories … ” – Stories for Children Magazine \nThe story has won many awards\, including the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Gold Medal. The ebook will be released at BEA. \nBONUS: \nFans of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life: If you bring your own copy of the book to the booth between Noon and 1 PM\, coauthors Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito and Kristine Schellhaas will both be available to sign your book!
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-bea-may2016/
LOCATION:McCormick Place
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Elva Resa Represented
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SUMMARY:Schellhaas Signs New Memoir at BEA May 13\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Kristine Schellhaas\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life will sign copies of her new memoir 15 Years of War: How the Longest War in U.S. History Affected a Military Family in Love\, Loss\, and the Cost Of Service at BookExpo America (BEA) on Friday\, May 13\, 2016 12-12:30 PM Central in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Cooperative Booth 2229\, McCormick Place\, Chicago. \nBEA is the largest publishing event in North America\, attracting booksellers\, librarians\, educators\, specialty retailers\, and authors. IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the US. \n15 Years of War provides a unique he said/she said perspective on coping with war in modern-day America. It reveals a true account of how a dedicated Marine and his equally committed spouse faced unfathomable challenges and achieved triumph\, from the days just before 9/11 through 15 years of training workups\, deployments\, and other separations. \nThis story of faith\, love\, and resilience offers insight into how a decade and a half of war has redefined what it means to be a military family. \nBooksellers\, librarians\, and other BEA attendees are invited to come receive a complimentary signed copy of the book at the booth at noon. \nBONUS: \nFans of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life: If you bring your own copy of the book to the booth between Noon and 1 PM\, coauthors Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito and Kristine Schellhaas will both be available to sign your book!
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/schellhaas-bea-may2016/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Holly Scherer Shares Her Inspiring Story at the Spouses' Club of Fort Eustis Luncheon April 21\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:* * * PLEASE NOTE: Due to a family emergency\, Holly will not be able to make the luncheon as planned. However\, Fort Eustis spouses are still in for a real treat: Janine Boldrin\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will share her story! \n  \n* * * \nHolly Scherer\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams\, is the guest speaker at the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis April luncheon on Thursday\, April 21\, 2016\, 10:30 AM – 1 PM Eastern at the Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Ave\, Fort Eustis\, Virginia. \nIn May 2015\, several Fort Eustis military spouses attended Dove Real Beauty’s Operation in Touch event at Kingsmill Resort for women in the military and LOVED it! The event featured inspiring speakers\, all coauthors of Stories Around the Table. Everyone in attendance received a copy of the book. \nThe Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis chose to use Stories Around the Table as a launch pad for their yearly theme “What’s your story? Everyone has one!” Each month throughout this year\, a military spouse shared her story with the group. \nTo close out this exceptional year-long story sharing\, Holly will share her inspirational journey through military life and beyond. \nCheck-in begins at 10:30; lunch will be served at 11. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis by April 18. Limited childcare is available for children nine months old to five years old. \nSharing stories creates supportive communities. Host a Stories Experience in your community. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/scherer-eustis-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Children's Novel at SCBWI PAL Event\, The Red Balloon Bookshop\, Nov 3\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Author Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her multiple-award-winning children’s novel Summer of Courage at a celebration of Minnesota Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Published and Listed authors and illustrators (SCBWI-PAL). \nThe book signing\, featuring several Minnesota children’s authors with recent releases\, is open to the public and will take place Tuesday\, November 3\, 2015\, 7-8 PM Central\, at The Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, MN 55105. \nThe event is hosted by MN SCBWI. Books will be available for sale at the event. #MNSCBWIBookSigning \nSummer of Courage is a middle grade novel set in rural upstate New York\, where ten-year-old Andy spends the summer with Grandma. His adventure of the heart includes fishing\, family\, friendship\, rotten apples\, cow dung…and a little bit of faith as he deals with recent changes in his life. \n“ … an upbeat\, positive story … wise\, hopeful … with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.” – School Library Journal \n“An enjoyable adventure of discovery … ” – Midwest Book Review \n“ … compelling … and woven with rich memories … ” – Stories for Children Magazine
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-scbwi-nov2015/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event
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SUMMARY:Raum Talks About Creating Books for Young Readers at Educator Appreciation Event in Fargo\, Oct. 11\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble is hosting an Educator Appreciation Event featuring author Elizabeth Raum at 2 PM Central on Sunday\, October 11\, 2015 at Barnes & Noble Store #2606\, 1201 42nd St S\, Fargo\, North Dakota. \nElizabeth will talk about how she creates books for young readers\, including historical nonfiction and fiction books. Storm chasing. Vikings. Iguanas. Even toilets! Elizabeth has written more than 100 (yes\, one hundred!) books for young readers. She is an experienced writer\, librarian\, and teacher who makes learning fun. Meet this engaging author and educator as Barnes & Noble kicks off Educator Appreciation Days! \nCopies of Elizabeth’s picture book\, Cedric and the Dragon\, will be available for sale at the event. \nThis cheerful picture book reminds us there is more than one way to solve a problem and reinforces the idea that everyone has something special to offer. The unlikely hero in this story is young Prince Cedric\, who was slow to walk\, has a tough time with reading and math\, and fails miserably at dragon-slaying school. But with kindness and his love of hugs\, Cedric saves the kingdom. A gentle message about kindness with delightful watercolors and a lovable dragon. \nTeachers are invited to stop by the store October 10-18 for special savings\, prize drawings\, giveaways\, and events the entire week for Barnes & Noble’s Educator Appreciation Days.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/raum-bn-oct2015/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble #2606\, 1201 42nd St SW\,  Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes Vance AFB Spouse Resilience Symposium Aug 28-29\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, will be the keynote speaker at Vance Air Force Base’s Spouse Resilience Symposium\, August 28-29\, 2015\, in Enid\, Oklahoma. \nOn Friday\, August 28\, Judy will lead a “Living Thru Crisis Suicide Prevention Parenting Conference & Leadership Seminar.” \nOn Saturday\, August 29\, she will keynote the Spouse Resilience Symposium\, talking about “Kevlar Kouples and Bulletproofing Your Marriage\,” with tips for building a stronger marriage within the military lifestyle. \nSaturday’s event includes a collection of helpful workshops for military spouses on finance\, personal organization\, healthy eating\, gratitude in your everyday life\, and even beauty tips. The symposium takes place at the Vance AFB Collocated Club\, Bldg 601. Includes brunch\, lunch\, giveaways\, and a male spouse lounge. \nFor more information\, call Maggie at 580-213-7709.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-vanceafb-aug2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Stories Authors at MCEC NTS July 30-31\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table authors Janine Boldrin\, Jacey Eckhart\, Jeremy Hilton\, Holly Scherer\, and Amanda Trimillos will talk with school liaisons\, military leaders\, educators\, and other attendees at the Military Child Education Coalition‘s 17th National Training Seminar (NTS)\, July 30-31\, 2015\, in Washington\, DC. \nNTS is a premier training event for anyone interested in serving and supporting military and veteran-connected children. The event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with senior military\, policy\, corporate\, and education leaders. This year’s theme is “Military and Veteran Kids: Their Story\, Our Mission.” Focused on character development\, systems of support\, and academics and innovation\, the seminar provides in-depth coverage of current issues relevant to military and veteran-connected children during a period of significant change and challenge. \nKey speakers include Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter\, General Martin E. Dempsey\, Admiral Harry B. Harris\, Jr.\, Dr. Ken Ginsburg of The Philadelphia Children’s Hospital\, and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. \nCopies of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life will be available for sale in the MCEC Bookstore throughout the training. \nMeet the authors and get your book signed at the official booksigning on Thursday\, July 30\, 5:15–6PM in the MCEC Bookstore. Authors will also be available at Table TT20 in the Expo on Thursday and Friday. \nAt the Expo\, authors will share ideas for Stories Experiences in school communities\, as well as information about Elva Resa resources for military-connected children. \nThe event takes place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park\, Washington\, DC. Register online at the MCEC website or call (254)953-1923.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/mcec-july2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Dove Real Beauty Event for Women in Military Features Stories Around the Table Coauthors May 13\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Dove Real Beauty Self-Esteem Project presents: The 2nd Annual Real Beauty “Women of the Military” event featuring Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life coauthors. \nThe event\, open to all women in the military\, will be held Wednesday\, May 13\, 2015\, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern\, at Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nKaren Pavlicin-Fragnito will deliver a keynote on “The Moments In Between.” Briley Rossiter will share her inspirational story of how she and her family responded to her sister’s diagnosis with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD). Star Henderson will talk about feeling beautiful for her service\, and how her military life lessons have translated to civilian life. Following lunch\, attendees will have an opportunity to share their own stories and experience the power of Stories Around the Table in an interactive Stories workshop led by the speakers. \nAll attendees will receive a copy of the book Stories Around the Table\, courtesy of Unilever’s Operation in Touch. All three speakers\, along with coauthor and event coordinator Tara Crooks\, will sign books following the luncheon. \nThis spectacular event also features a celebrity LPGA guest\, goodie bags\, t-shirts\, and a gourmet lunch. \nRegister for the event at OperationInTouch.com. Space is limited so please register early. 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stories-dove-kingsmill-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Keynote,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Pape\, Volkman Lead Stories Experience for Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall\, May 7\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthors Chris Pape and Lori Volkman will lead a Stories Experience for Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) Award recipients at the Military Spouse Magazine Town Hall on Thursday\, May 7\, 2015\, in Crystal City\, Virginia. \nThe Town Hall gives MSOY recipients an opportunity to learn about and discuss key issues affecting military spouses. All MSOY recipients from bases around the world are invited to attend. Each will receive a copy of the book Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life and a guide for leading Stories Experiences in their own communities. \nChris will talk about the importance of sharing personal stories and experience as a means of supporting fellow military spouses. He will share his story as a male spouse deciding to live off base. \nLori will share her story “Marriage Pig Latin” about reuniting with her husband after a long deployment. \nAll attendees will have an opportunity to share their MSOY story and learn more about ways to use a Stories Experience in their community to support military families. \nChris and Lori will be available at the Stories Experience booth during Town Hall breaks to sign books and collaborate with attendees in support of their individual platforms and advocacy topics. \nAdditional speakers at the event include Rosemary Williams\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Lakesha Cole\, 2014 Military Spouse of the Year; Ingrid Herrera-Yee\, 2014 National Guard SOY; Tammy Meyer\, 2014 Navy Spouse of the Year; Rosye Cloud\, VA Department; Teresa Gerton\, Department of Labor; and several representatives from military family service organizations.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pape-volkman-msoy-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Eckhart Keynotes USAA's "Thank a Military Spouse Everyday" Event May 5\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Jacey Eckhart\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will keynote USAA‘s Thank a Military Spouse Everyday event on May 5\, 2015\, in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week. The event takes place at USAA headquarters in San Antonio\, Texas. \nWith plenty of crowd activities\, stories\, and demonstrations\, Jacey will teach the group about how the challenges of military life can lead you to a happily-ever-after transition. Attendees will receive a copy of Stories Around the Table and have the opportunity to talk with Jacey as she signs books following the event. \nFor employees who are unable to attend the event\, Stories Around the Table is also available to all USAA employees through the employee store.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eckhart-usaa-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Elva Resa\, Cornell\, Pavlicin-Fragnito at Bloomington Writers Festival March 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Elva Resa Publishing will host Table 18 at the 2015 Bloomington Writers Festival and Book Fair on Saturday\, March 28\, 2015\, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. The writers festival connects budding and established writers with published authors and other experts in the field to share information\, techniques\, skills\, and resources. \nThe festival begins at 9:30 with a keynote from Graywolf Press’s executive editor\, Jeff Schotts. Graywolf Press is a Twin Cities small independent press that has produced authors who have won the Nobel Peace Prize\, the Noble Prize for Literature\, Pulitzer Prizes\, National Book Awards\, and more. The festival also includes more than twenty workshops ($15 each) that cover the business and art of writing. Visit BloomingtonWritersFestival.org for details or the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTACMN.org) to register. \nThe book fair portion of the day will open at 10:30 following the keynote address. Elva Resa resources will be available for sale at a special event price of $10 each\, tax included. Visit Table 18 in the Inspiration section. \nThroughout the day\, Marly Cornell will sign her award-winning books The Able Life of Cody Jane and Seeds for Change. Marly is a manuscript editor for Elva Resa and other publishers\, as well as a writer\, artist\, and social justice advocate. Her BFA is from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia\, her MA from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. For thirty years she worked in the corporate nonprofit sector in health care\, mental health law\, behavioral services\, and physician recruitment. \nIn the afternoon\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will be available to sign books and talk with participants. Karen is an award-winning writer and dynamic international speaker known for her practicality\, inspirational insight\, and sense of humor. Her work is inspired by her real-life experience and desire to help others. She is the publisher of Books Make A Difference magazine and Elva Resa Publishing. \nKaren’s books include Summer of Courage (middle grade novel)\, Life After Deployment (military/nonfiction)\, and Circle of Catholic Women (inspirational women’s journals). She also contributed to Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and the Strength in Military Life and Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children. \nElva Resa Publishing is an independent publisher whose mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Its primary imprint specializes in books for military families. The house also has a general interest children’s imprint and inspirational imprint. \nThis event takes place at the Bloomington Theatre and Arts Center\, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd\, Bloomington\, MN 55431.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/bloomington-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Writers Conference
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Keynotes MN National Guard Family Readiness Training\, March 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito is the keynote speaker at the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs’ Family Readiness Annual Training\, Saturday\, March 28\, 2015\, at Breezy Point\, Minnesota. \nThe family readiness training weekend offers commanders and other senior service member leaders and their spouses key training to effectively support military families. Workshops range from suicide resources to supporting geographically-dispersed family readiness groups. \nKaren will share ideas for supporting military families\, especially during deployment\, reunion\, and other military life challenges. She will also talk about the value of using stories\, as one of the soft qualities of leadership\, to connect families and create supportive communities. \nParticipants will receive a copy of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, written by more than forty military family writers. \nKaren is the award-winning author of several books\, including Surviving Deployment and Life After Deployment. She regularly works with military leaders and organizations to support military families. www.KarenPavlicin.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-mnng-fr-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Davis\, Scherer at Officer Women Leadership Symposium March 6-7\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Two Elva Resa authors have been invited by Academy Women to this year’s Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS) at the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery March 6-7\, 2015. \nJudy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down and “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and Holly Scherer\, coauthor of Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams and author of “The ‘Ain’t It Awful?’ Club” in Stories Around the Table will talk with attendees throughout the two-day event. \nThe theme of this year’s gathering is “Learning From the Past\, Leading Into the Future.” Through stimulating panel discussions\, keynotes\, and workshops\, participants will learn insights and discuss opportunities for overcoming cultural and societal obstacles that may limit women’s ability to reach the highest levels of leadership. OWLS offers attendees the opportunity to network and interact with colleagues and leaders with a diverse range of expertise and experience from all services and veteran communities. \nThe Women’s Memorial Bookstore will sell copies of all three books for only $12 each during the event. Judy and Holly will be available to sign books during the session breaks. \nOnline registration for the event closes March 3\, 2015. Various registration options and prices are available.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-scherer-owls-march2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin Signs Books at WINE Catholic Women's Conference Feb. 14\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito\, author of the Circle of Catholic Women journals\, will sign books at the WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference 2015 on Saturday\, February 14\, 2015. \nThe conference theme is “A Heart Drawn by Love: Sent on Fire” and is sponsored by Women in the New Evangelization (WINE) and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. It will be held at The Church of the Epiphany\, Coon Rapids\, Minnesota. \nDoors open at 7 a.m. for fellowship and caramel rolls\, with the program beginning at 8 a.m. The day of inspiration\, faith\, fellowship\, and fun features keynote speaker Patty Schneier\, testimony by Nancy Jo Sullivan\, music by Vicki Kueppers and Kara Klein\, and emcees Kelly Wahlquist and Alyssa Bormes. \nThe day concludes with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Andrew Cozzens and book signings at 2 p.m. CST with several area authors. Books will be available for sale at the event courtesy of St. George Catholic Books and Gifts.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-wine-feb2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Summer of Courage at SCBWI PAL Event Dec. 15\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Author Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her multiple-award-winning children’s novel Summer of Courage at a celebration of Minnesota Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Published and Listed authors and illustrators (SCBWI-PAL). \nThe book signing\, featuring several Minnesota children’s authors with recent releases\, is open to the public and will take place Monday\, December 15\, 2014\, 7-9 PM Central\, in the atrium of the University of Minnesota’s Elmer L. Anderson Library\, 222 21st Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN 55455. The event was previously scheduled for Nov. 10 but rescheduled to Dec. 15 due to winter weather. \nThe event is cohosted by MN SCBWI and The Kerlan Collection\, Children’s Literature Research Collections\, an internationally recognized resource in the field of children’s literature. \nBooks will be available for sale at the event\, courtesy of The Red Balloon Bookshop.\n#MNSCBWIBookSigning \nSummer of Courage is a middle grade novel set in rural upstate New York\, where ten-year-old Andy spends the summer with Grandma. His adventure of the heart includes fishing\, family\, friendship\, rotten apples\, cow dung…and a little bit of faith as he deals with recent changes in his life. \n“ … an upbeat\, positive story … wise\, hopeful … with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.” – School Library Journal \n“An enjoyable adventure of discovery … ” – Midwest Book Review \n“ … compelling … and woven with rich memories … ” – Stories for Children Magazine
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-scbwi-nov2014/
LOCATION:Elmer L. Anderson Library\, 222 21st Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Library Event
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SUMMARY:Hilton\, Scherer\, Smiley Sign Stories Around the Table at Pentagon Nov. 24\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Coauthors Jeremy Hilton\, Holly Scherer\, and Sarah Smiley will sign copies of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life at the Pentagon\, Washington\, DC\, on Monday\, November 24\, 2014\, in the Concourse Food Court\, 11 AM to 1 PM ET. This event is NOT open to the general public. You must have a Pentagon badge or escort to attend. \nJeremy is a Navy veteran\, Air Force spouse\, and passionate advocate for inclusion of individuals with disabilities. He wrote “Rules of the Road Less Traveled” in Stories Around the Table. He is a leading advocate for both military and nonmilitary families regarding special education\, medical care\, and long term care issues. A highly-regarded speaker on issues involving military families with special needs\, he has briefed the Congressional Military Family Caucus\, numerous Congressional delegations and staffers in the Armed Services Committee\, HELP Committee\, in the Judiciary Committee and in the White House. \nHolly is an international speaker and military life consultant. Her journey to becoming a military spouse who sees the possibilities in military life is captured in her essay “The ‘Ain’t It Awful?’ Club” in Stories Around the Table. Her work with military spouses earned her the distinguished recognition as the first-ever designated “Who’s Who in Military Spouses” by Military Spouse magazine. She has received numerous awards\, including Volunteer of the Year\, the Essayons Award\, Department of Defense Outstanding Civilian Service Award\, and the V Corps Soaring Eagle Award for her contributions and volunteer service to military families around the world. She is also coauthor of Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams. \nSarah is the wife a Navy pilot and the daughter of a retired Navy admiral. She wrote “Taking My Medicine\,” an essay about depression\, and “Locations: Yours\, Mine\, and Ours\,” about the choice she and her husband made to live in different zip codes\, in Stories Around the Table. She is a syndicated newspaper columnist and has written three memoirs\, including Dinner with the Smileys\, for which she was awarded the 2014  American Legion Auxiliary’s prestigious national Public Spirit Award. \nStories Around the Table is a collection of personal stories from more than 40 military family writers. Military spouses\, children\, parents\, and service members transparently share both everyday and extraordinary moments of their lives with the hope that their stories will inspire and encourage other military families. The wide menu of topics ranges from friendship and romance\, to careers and finances\, deployment\, reunion\, changing schools\, and coping with combat injury\, PTSD\, grief\, and much more. The collection first and foremost supports military families by offering a friend at the table who’s been through similar circumstances\, offering perspective\, ideas\, and hope. \nBut these stories appeal to everyone\, military and nonmilitary alike. So this book also can help bridge understanding within civilian communities. The best way to connect with others is by sharing stories. Stories Around the Table is a catalyst for conversation among neighbors\, to find commonalities and to better understand the unique challenges of military life. \nPentagon guests are asked to please note: only 150 books will be available for sale at this event. Books sales are courtesy of Politics and Prose bookstore. \nAs heard in the news and on talk radio across the US\, here is what others are saying about Stories Around the Table: \n“Truly a heart-touching book…Fabulous.”—Phil Paleologos\, WBSM \n“This book is awesome. It’s like being with friends around a table!”—Leon Francis\, KFYR\, “What’s On Your Mind” \n“Marvelous…A really important book…I can’t thank you enough for putting this book together.”—Frank Gaffney\, Secure Freedom Radio \n“It is amazing the breadth of experience.”—SpouseBUZZ\, Military.com \n“You will derive strength from it.”—The Jim Bohannon Show \nEvent flyer
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/hilton-scherer-smiley-pentagon-nov2014/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Barnes Discusses Spouse Calls at St Louis Public Library\, Nov 13\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Military family journalist Terri Barnes will discuss and sign her book Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life at the St Louis Public Library. The library’s “Authors @ Your Library presents Terri Barnes” event will be held Thursday\, November 13\, 2014 at 7 PM Central in the library’s Training Room. \nTerri will talk about the lives of military families in war and peacetime\, read from her book\, answer questions\, and sign books. \nThere is no cost to attend and meet the author. This event is open to the public. Books will be available for purchase through Left Bank Books. \nIn Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life\, Terri takes readers beyond the headlines and homecoming videos for an inside look at the day-to-day hardships\, victories\, and many ways military life shapes\, challenges\, and enriches its families. \nTerri writes a weekly military family column for Stars and Stripes\, called “Spouse Calls.” She’s a military daughter and wife of an active duty airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base. She has lived her entire life in the military community and as a journalist\, has been recording and reporting her own experiences and those of others for many years. \nShe is also a contributing author and the editor of the newly-released Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, a collection of personal essays from more than 40 military family writers\, covering all aspects of military life. \nBoth of her books are available at www.MilitaryFamilyBooks.com or through Left Bank Books. \nPlease contact pr@elvaresa.com for additional information or to request an event.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-st-louis-library-nov2014/
LOCATION:Susan Phalen
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Library Event,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Volkman Leads Sessions for Women Vet Entrepreneurs at V-WISE Nov. 2-3\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Lori Volkman\, attorney and CEO of Trajectory Communications\, will lead two breakout sessions at the V-WISE National Graduate Training Conference 2014 in San Antonio\, Texas\, a conference for women veteran entrepreneurs. \nLori will lead a discussion on “Profit Begins With PR” on Nov 2 at 3:30 PM and Nov 3 at 12:30 PM\, and “Ask A Lawyer” on Nov 3 at 9:30 AM. See the full conference agenda. More about the V-WISE San Antonio conference. \nLori is also one of 40+ military family writers with a personal essay in Stories Around the Table: Laugher\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. In her essay “Marriage Pig Latin\,” Lori writes about her experience relearning how to communicate with her husband in the months following his deployment. \nLori will sign copies of her book with coauthor Chris Pape on Nov. 1\, 2:30-3:30 PM at the Westin Riverwalk. The booksigning is sponsored by USAA\, who purchased 300 copies of the book to give to attendees at the conference. More about the book signing event.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/volkman-vwise-nov2014/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Volkman\, Pape Sign Stories Around the Table at V-WISE Nov. 1\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Lori Volkman and Chris Pape\, coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laugher\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life will sign copies of the book on Saturday\, November 1\, 2014 from 2:30-3:30 PM Central at the Westin Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas. \nThe event is part of the Veteran Women Igniting The Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program sponsored by Syracuse University. USAA is sponsoring the book signing\, providing 300 copies of the book to women veterans attending the V-WISE conference. Books are free to conference participants.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/volkman-pape-stories-vwise-nov2014/
LOCATION:The Westin Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, 420 W Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Barnes Talks With Anacostia-Bolling Air Force Wives' Book Club Oct. 15\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Author Terri Barnes will discuss her writing with the book club of the Air Force Wives Club of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling\, Washington DC\, on Monday\, October 15\, 2014.  \nTerri is the author of Spouse Calls: Messages From A Military Life\, and the editor and a contributing author of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom and Strength in Military Life. She is an Air Force spouse and the military family columnist for Stars and Stripes. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact pr@elvaresa.com.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-anacostia-bolling-oct2014/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Stories Around the Table Authors at AUSA Oct. 13 - 14\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the official launch of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, several authors will gather in Washington\, DC\, at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting\, at the Walter E Washington Convention Center\, to sign books and talk with conference attendees about their experience being part of this compelling work. \nMonday\, October 13\n1 – 3 PM\nHall A\, Booth 1525\nAUSA Family Pavilion \nFeatured authors: Terri Barnes\, Judy Davis\, Jacqueline Goodrich\, Starlett Henderson\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito \nTuesday\, October 14\n10 AM – Noon\nHall A\, Booth 1626\nAUSA Family Pavilion \nFeatured authors: Terri Barnes\, Janine Boldrin\, Judy Davis\, Jacey Eckhart (10-11:30)\, Starlett Henderson\, Jeremy Hilton (11-12)\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito\, Susan Phalen\, Amanda Trimillos \nMore about the 2014 AUSA Annual Meeting. \nList of all Stories Around the Table authors.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stories-authors-ausa-oct2014/
LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Books at Quantico Front Porch Event Sept. 6\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Author Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will meet and greet families and sign copies of her book Life After Deployment at the Quantico-NCA-Henderson Hall “Welcome to the Neighborhood – Step Off Your Front Porch – Join the Community” event on Saturday\, September 6\, 2014\, 10 AM to 2 PM Eastern. \nAll National Capital Region Marines and their families are invited. There is no cost to attend and meet the author. Books will be available for purchase. Hosted by Marine Corps Community Service\, the Front Porch event is part of a Marine Corps Fest gathering at Barnett Field (adjacent to Little Hall) on Marine Corps Base Quantico\, Virginia. \nKaren is one of two authors from the First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List featured at the event. Shannon Maxwell\, author of My Daddy Is Invincible will also attend. \nFirst Lady of the Marine Corps Mrs. Bonnie Amos set up her Front Porch events to help build Esprit de Corps and networking among Marine families and to encourage families to “step off their front porch” and join the community. \nThe Quantico-NCA-Henderson Hall joint event is one of several Front Porch events at Marine bases around the world. In addition to information about Marine family resources\, the outdoor event will include rock climbing\, a video game truck\, and much more for both adults and children of all ages. \nLocal contact: Marine Corps Community Service\, 703-784-2687.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-quantico-front-porch-sept2014/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Davis Kicks Off Spouses Book Club at Ft. Carson\, Sept. 4\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Author Judy Davis\, known among military spouses as The Direction Diva\, will kick off the 2014 Mountain Post Spouses Book Club with a spouse event at Balfour Beatty Housing Center\, Fort Carson\, Colorado\, on Sept. 4\, 2014\, 10-11:30 AM Mountain. \nHer new book Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down is the club’s first book selection. \nRight Side Up is an engaging and fun book designed to help every military spouse navigate the challenges of military life. \nTo attend\, please visit the MPSC Facebook event page. Due to the government venue\, books cannot be purchased at the event but are available at MilitaryFamilyBooks.com. \nA book club discussion guide will be available Sept. 1. Interested book clubs can contact pr@elvaresa.com for a book club kit.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-carson-book-club-sept2014/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Hoppey Signs Books at East Hampton Library Children's Fair Aug 10\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Tim Hoppey\, author of The Good Fire Helmet and other children’s books\, will sign copies of his books at The East Hampton Library Children’s Fair on Sunday\, August 10\, 2014\, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST. \nThe Children’s Fair is open to the public and free to attend. The family-friendly event includes carnival rides\, book-themed crafts\, performers\, community information booths\, and treats. \nThe library will have various children’s books for sale in its book fair. Several authors will be in attendance to meet children and sign books.  \nThe event benefits the East Hampton Library\, 159 Main St.\, East Hampton\, New York. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/hoppey-east-hampton-library-aug2014/
LOCATION:East Hampton Library\, 159 Main St\, East Hampton\, NY\, 11937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Library Event
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