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Write Your Writer!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 9:16am

Book Cover Drop Dead HealthyRecently, I took time out to write to one of my favorite authors, A. J. Jacobs. I have read all of his books as well as tracked down his Esquire Magazine articles! If you are unfamiliar with A. J. Jacobs, he is essentially willing to experiment with convention and document his findings with great humor and self-reflection.

Support Your Local Romance Writer

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 12:24pm

wanted undead or aliveWe hear a great deal nowadays about buying local and eating local, but what about reading local?  I was preparing a presentation about hosting an author visit and it made me think about the talented and wide-ranging crop of local writers available in the romance genre. 

Read About Hispanic Heritage @ Your Library!

Submitted by Christina Thompson on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:26pm

Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 - October 15?  Originally designated Hispanic Heritage Week by Lyndon B.

Inviting All Writers

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 09/23/2010 - 11:14am

WritingAre you interested in writing a book?  Have you written a book and want to help others?  Got a leaning toward reaching the Spanish-speaking population?  Drop by our Hispanic Writers Group on Wednesday, 9/29 at 6:00pm.

Authors Who Can Read

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 2:57pm

In most cases, my advice would be "drop it and run" if you were about to check out an audio book narrated by the author.    Bringing a story to life on the page is much different from hearing a story out loud.  There are, however, some glorious notable exceptions:

141st Publication Anniversary of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Submitted by Stephanie Orr on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 2:20pm

Wednesday, September 30th, is the 141st publication anniversary of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  The book was originally published on September 30, 1868 and is about the four March sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.  It was an immediate success and Ms. Alcott later wrote and second part to the story, Little Men.  The book is still popular today and has been made into films and plays.  Ask the Jacinto City Branch Library Staff about checking out a copy of this great classic!

Frank McCourt Passes

Submitted by Angel Hill on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 10:14am

Angela's AshesIf you've read Angela's Ashes, you probably feel like Frank McCourt was a well-known friend.  His writing style made you forget your own life and get absorbed into his.  Frank McCourt passed away yesterday at the age of 78.

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