May 31, 2010

Letchworth Balloonfest Memorial Weekend 2010




Being there for me was like being a little kid in a candy store!!!









Letchworth NYS Park Gorge





Fun day at Letchworth NYS Park over Memorial Day weekend. Gorgeous weather!!!!

May 27, 2010

Granger Homestead, Canandaigua NY

What a great day, Saturday May 20th at the Granger Homestead, Canandaigua NY for the "Carriages on the Lawn and Country Fair".








My next shoot adventure, Letchworth Ballon Festival


Later this summer, East Aurora 35th Annual Carriage Drive and Competition, July 24th and 25th 8 AM-5 PM.

Author Tour Summer 2010

I love to travel. I love to meet people and to share stories. I love Festivals. I love History and places along Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, Upstate NY, and the Towns/Villages scattered throughout NY State. I love Photography. I am an Author.

So...why not do it all?

Author Schedule for Summer 2010

Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY June 5th 10 AM
Dear Daisy, author, Jane Marla VerDow story sharing and book signing and would love to answer questions about her book, upcoming titles, and to hear about your writing adventures.
Located in Historic Palmyra
a stop along the Erie Canal, Village Bookmarket is "A little store that's BIG on service. BOOKS: Used, Rare, Hard-to-Find, Out-of-Print, Old & Almost New, Local History, Local Authors, Wide Range of subjects, Hardcover, Paperback, Book Searches, Book Repair". Visit Village Bookmarket blog.

Seneca Falls Artisan Festival, July 24 (one day only). I (Rising Sparrow Press) have an invite and confirmation from festival and will be bringing several local authors along for this event. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival. 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.

Sunday, July 25th I will drive in the opposite direction to East Aurora for the 35th Annual East Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition. I have been invited to the event for picture taking and book signing, Dear Daisy. What an honor!!!

Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. Here, I will sit down a spell in the quiet, peaceful space John Ceislinki creates at Books Etc., a coffee in hand, to share stories about writing Dear Daisy, the process of writing to independent publishing, swap stories with readers, and share a sneak peek of my next novel, Rising Sparrow.

August starts off with an "aarrrgggg" at the Pirates Festival, Palmyra, NY. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

I'll be one of several local authors available to meet and book sign at the Wayne County Fair August 9-14, 2010 If I'm not at the Village Bookmarket and Books_Etc Booth, anyone knowing me would tell you to check the animal stalls, especially the little goats and horses, or I would be getting food, especially if they offer the clam bake, or strolling along the midway. I confess, I'm a big kid :)

September, still Summer left so a weekend at the Lumberjack Festival, Macedon, NY Sept. 11-12 seems like the best place to be. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

My Last Stop of Summer will be Canal Town Days Palmyra, NY Sept. 18-19. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

May 04, 2010

51st Annual Apple Blossom Festival / Local Authors & Books

"Books in Blossom", theme for the 51st Williamson Apple Blossom Festival gets underway May 7th lasting through May 16th, 2010. Authors from Wayne County and books relating to the area are participating in the Books In Blossom events, Williamson, New York.

Wednesday, May 12th the Williamson Free Public Library will host local authors to meet and talk with readers through formal scheduled presentations and informal gatherings. Children's book readings will be throughout the day at the Williamson Library children's reading circle and the youth room. Poetry and prose readings will also be ongoing 9:30 AM- 8:30 PM at the Library. Local author books will be available for sale and author autographed per request, with all book purchases, cash or check payable to the author.

For Full Listing of Authors and Books

Friday, May 14th W. Main Street Williamson, Authors Tents 6 PM-dusk
Street Dance Featuring Williamson’s Emily K. Peck 8-10 PM

Saturday, May 15th Local Authors will participate in festival activities, Authors Tents 9 AM-dusk, and storytelling along the parade route 2:00 PM to Parade start time 3 PM.

Grand stand readings, West Main Street Sat. May 15th at 11:15 by author Eileen Loveman, Pultneyville, NY from her books, "Rhythm and Rhymes of the Heart" and Eileen's George and Bob Stories, a treat for young at heart and youngest.
Actor, Deborah Smith Ford, and Author of "The Little Apple" will be entertaining at the Grand Stand 12 noon-12:45 PM.
JoAnn Meaker, Ontario NY, author of Images of America, Ontario at 12:45 sharing her researched Town of Ontario history then published through Arcadia Publishing.
Alex Reid, one of Williamson's favorite storytellers will entertain us with stories from his book, Reid's Short Reads, 1:30 PM.

Fireworks Sat. May 15th 9:30 PM (dusk). Watch from Main street or behind Middle School

Sunday, May 16th meet the authors and book signings Authors Tents 10 AM-4 PM.
Fly-in Breakfast Williamson Airport 7 AM-1 PM

Hospitality Tent Local Authors will be sharing their stories from 12-2 PM, Sunday May 16th. Author Paul Roxin will stop by after the Williamson Airport Fly-in Breakfast to tell us stories from his book, One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. Topics: Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; and Mohawk Airlines.

Grand Stand storytelling by local authors Sun, May 16th 3-4 PM coordinated with the Hospitality activities and Zoo events Sunday afternoon. Jim and Carol May will be speaking 3 PM about their cycling adventure through the Underground Railroad Trail and their book, Underground Cycling prior to the bike drawings sponsored by Herm and Wilma Young. You must be present to win.

Crafts & More Tents W. Main Street Friday 6 PM-10 PM, Sat. 9 AM-dusk, Sun 10 AM-4 PM

Carnival E. Main Street Fri.5 PM-11 PM, Sat. 12 noon-11 PM, Sun 12 noon-4 PM

Festival Parking
Handicapped Parking for festival if wanting info for visitors is behind the Hardware Store.
All other Parking is side roads off West Main

Complete Apple Blossom Festival Events May 7th-May 16th

May 02, 2010

Books in Blossom Authors Events for the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival, May 2010

"Books in Blossom", theme for the 51st Williamson Apple Blossom Festival gets underway May 8th lasting through May 16th, 2010. Authors from and books relating to Wayne County, New York are participating in the Books In Blossom events.

Wednesday, May 12th the Williamson Free Public Library will host local authors to meet and talk with readers through formal scheduled presentations and informal gatherings. Children book readings will be throughout the day at the Williamson Library children's reading circle and the youth room. Poetry and prose readings will also be ongoing throughout the day at the Library. Local author books will be available for sale and author autographed per request, with all book purchases, cash or check payable to the author.

Participating local authors and books include:
Local History and History authors JoAnn Meaker (Ontario), aviation history, Paul Roxin, nautical history Susan P. Gateley (Wolcott) and photo books of West Barrier Bar Park, Fair Haven by Peterson Gateley and Pat Cooper Maxon (Sterling), Civil War / NYS 10th Calvary presented by Ron Matteson (Ontario-Walworth), Pultneyville's own John E. Connors' book, Pettiness in Paradise and Other Tales of Appleboom Point, and the book of Christine Moll that started as a family storybook that she published to share with her community. Children and Youth book authors, Sally Valentine Steinmiller (Ontario), Alex Reid (Williamson), and Actor-Author Deborah Smith Ford (originally from Sodus) guest to the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival will present her book, The Little Apple.

Stories for adults and children will be available by Eileen Loveman (Pultneyville) and the cycling journal adventure of underground railroad history by Jim and Carol May (Williamson); Poetry and Prose by Eileen Loveman and Dick TenEyck (Williamson); timely Fiction books by Brooks Tenny (Williamson) with topics ranging from unmanned aircraft warfare to drug traffic trade and Michael Pealo (Marion) book on life-death issues of women in dangerous, abusive relationships. Memoir, Nonfiction- Spiritual hardcover book presented by Jane Marla VerDow of days growing up on an apple farm in Williamson, New York.

Writing and Publishing topics will be presented during the morning May 12th at the Williamson Library by Susan P. Gateley of Whiskey Hill Publishing at 10:30 AM followed by Educator-Self Publisher-Published Author, Dick TenEyck from 11-12 noon. An evening Self to Independent Publishing information session will begin at 6:30, presented by Jane VerDow of Rising Sparrow Press.

Local authors will also be doing book readings and signings at The Apple Crate, Williamson Main Street. Meet the author, discuss their books, get an autographed copy by the author during the author's scheduled times May 12th through Sunday May 16th, 2010. Author MaryJane Auch and Herm Auch, Illustrator (Ontario) will be book signing at The Apple Crate as well as several local authors from the list above. Contact The Apple Crate / Nancy Jordon who will host this opportunity to inquire about specific times for each author.


Friday, May 14th the Authors will be on Main Street Williamson in two Authors Tents from 6 PM-dusk

Saturday, May 15th Local Authors will be participating in the festival activities, returning to the Authors Tents 9 AM-dusk, and
storytelling along the parade route 2:00 PM to parade start time 3 PM.

Grand stand readings, West Main Street, Sat. May 15th at 11:15 by author Eileen Loveman, Pultneyville, NY from her books, "Rhythm and Rhymes of the Heart" and Eileen's George and Bob Stories, a treat for young at heart and youngest.
Actor Deborah Smith Ford, and Author of "The Little Apple" will be entertaining at the Grand Stand 12 noon-12:45 PM.
Joanne Meaker, Ontario NY, author of Images of America, Ontario at 12:45 sharing her researched Town of Ontario history then published through Arcadia Publishing.
Alex Reid, one of Williamson's favorite storytellers will entertain us with stories from his book, Reid's Short Reads 1:30 PM.

Sunday, May 16th meet the authors and book signings Authors Tents 10 AM-4 PM.
Hospitality Tent Local Authors will be sharing their stories from 12-2 PM, Sunday May 16th. Author Paul Roxin will stop by after the Williamson Airport Fly-in Breakfast to tell us stories from his book, One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. He could keep you entertained for hours talking about Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; and Mohawk Airlines.

Grand Stand storytelling by local authors Sun, May 16th 3-4 PM coordinated with the Hospitality activities and Zoo events Sunday afternoon. Jim and Carol May will be speaking 3 PM about their cycling adventure through the Underground Railroad Trail and their book, "Underground Cycling" prior to the bike drawings sponsored by Herm and Wilma Young. You must be present to win.

Join us in celebrating local literature writing and publishing. Truly Wayne County has had a bountiful harvest of artistic, creative writing talent through the years.


Jane VerDow, Rising Sparrow Press

Books in Blossom Writing and Publishing Pathway Presentations

Writing a book? Want to know how to publish your book? Join authors at the Williamson Library Wednesday, May 12th to learn more.

Dick TenEyck will share writing techniques and styles from poetry to literature to submission guidelines for professional journal writing from 11:00 AM-12. From there Dick will share the many ways he has brought his poetry and writings to print, including self and traditional publishing, literary journals, and professional journals.

Come early by 10:30 AM to hear Susan P. Gateley present self-publishing (Whiskey Hill Press) and Print on Demand (POD) showing photo book and softcover. Susan will also inform us about changes in the publishing world with recent on line methods.

Can't make these day time presentations? Jane VerDow (Rising Sparrow Press) will be speaking 6:30-7:15 PM to present an overview and information on topics related to writing and publishing pathways, Traditional to Self and Independent Publishing. Jane will also speak of recent on line advances to build author platforms, writing and book promotion pathways, and writing-publishing-promotion networking. Jane will share her experiences writing-creating a hard cover book (Dear Daisy), decisions she made specific to book design and promotion pathways, and steps along her path establishing an Independent Publishing business.

This writers and publishing pathways Library event is part of the Williamson Apple Blossom Books in Blossom, Theme for the 51st Annual Williamson Apple Blossom Festival May, 2010. Authors will present during formal presentations/schedule at the Williamson Free Public Library 9:30 AM-8:30 PM and will be stopping in to meet readers and signing their books throughout the day and evening. Cash and Checks payable to the Author.

For the full listing of Authors and Presenting times at the Williamson Free Public Library, May 12th, 2010: http://lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com/2010/04/williamson-apple-blossom-festival-2010.html


For Williamson Apple Blossom Activities and Events Schedule:
http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/events.html