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

Williamson Apple Blossom Festival 2010 / Authors Books, Presentations at Library

http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/events.html

Local Authors Events Schedule

Wednesday May 12th, Williamson Free Public Library, 9:30AM-8:30 PM

Author Alex Reid 9:30-10:30 Reid's Short Reads (a collection of short stories; Author's days growing up...favorite stories he loves to tell...) This Author is a great storyteller and is sure to entertain the youngsters and young at heart. A great start to the day and Alex has agreed to spend extra time in the library to meet you.

Author Susan Peterson Gateley 10:30-11:00. Books by Susan Peterson Gateley on Lake Ontario include: Mirages Monsters Myths and Mysteries (90 pg. paperback); Passages on Inland Waters (144 pg. paperback: Maritime history, contemporary yachting, 1000 Islands-Erie Canal); The Edgewalkers' Guide To Lake Ontario Beach Combing (24 public beaches,thousands of acres public shoreline and parks. Maps, Photos). Visit her website at www.silverwaters.com and to to meet Twinkle Toes and the gang.
visit http://www.silverwaters.com/Riddleshow/index.html Ask her about her latest hair brained mad scheme to promote water quality- bringing a community methane digester to Butler with the help of other citizens for cleaner water!

Author Dick TenEyck 11:00-12:00. Self-Published and Published Poetry and Poetry Books Author as well as a Literary Journal Author. Retired English Teacher, Williamson Central. Dick is presenting writing skills and tips/the writing process for a variety of writer paths,general editing and submission guidelines/writing paths, and publishing information. A wealth of knowledge and information, Dick's Presentation will benefit any writer beginner to professional.

Author Michael Pealo 12:00-1PM August Storms: Journey Of An Abused Woman Michael became aware of the tragedy women trapped in abusive relationships, especially attempting to free themselves from an abusive relationship face while serving in his nursing career. Heart-mind struggle to understand, Michael researched this serious issue and wrote his book based upon a true life experience. He is passionate about telling this story, increasing public awareness, educating women and travels nationally to share the truth he discovered.

Author Jane Marla VerDow 1:00-1:45 Dear Daisy
Independent Published:Author/Rising Sparrow Press. Book design: 1960's era (486 pg spiritual-nonfiction/hardcover).The author, a gifted storyteller invites the reader into her childhood shared under cherry and apple trees with her friend and adopted Migrant Grandmother,Daisy. As the story begins (1999), caught in a personal struggle of survival under conditions felt oppressive, Janie writes letters to Daisy...The 911 Holy War strikes between extremists of Nations...before the dust settles, 10-28-01 brings world chaos personal. The author speaks on timely issues of World violence; violence against children, bullying, child-teen-adult suicide; violence within churches and between religious-spiritual faiths. http://www.storytellersandwriters.blogspot.com/

Author JoAnn Meaker 1:45-2:30 Images of America Ontario. by Arcadia Publishing (128 pg.softcover). History of Town of Ontario; 200 compelling photographs, traces the historical influences that helped shape this town from apples to atoms—from the distant glacial past, the land developers Phelps and Gorham, the Iroquois Nation, and the early settlers to the major industries of iron ore mining and nuclear power. It focuses on the people, places, businesses, industries, and agriculture that earned the town its motto: the Community of Good Neighbors. Author Bio: JoAnn Meaker is the archivist and past president of the Ontario Historical and Landmark Preservation Society, cochairman of the Ontario Bicentennial Committee, and five-year organizer of the annual Civil War Weekend. A local resident and educator, she is the author of the series of bicentennial articles that appear in the Wayne County Mail. For Ontario, she has selected superb photographs from the town historian’s collection and the Ontario Historical and Landmark Preservation Society’s archive, preserved at Heritage Square Museum. www.arcadiapublishing.com/news

Author Paul Roxin 2:30-3:30 One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. Presentation Topics: Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; Mohawk Airlines. Paul is an endless source of real life aviation stories from wartime to airlines and also has agreed to spend many hours in the library on this day for the chance to meet and talk with him. His expansive knowledge and experiences; so many tales to tell and you can feel his pleasure sharing one...and then the next. Young and older alike will love this rare treat.
http://sections.asme.org/rochesterny/PilotsMemoirs.html

Author Brooks Tenny 3:30-4:00 Killing Mauritius (novel) Islamic terrorism set in Indian Ocean. New Silk Road (novel) Centered in Central Asia, deals with Afghanistan drug traffic reach to the world. The Ten Thousand Things is set along China's ancient Silk Road and deals with China's activities in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. Always an entertaining author-speaker, Brooks draws his writing and topics from his engineer training-background (Xerox, GE, and Chance Vought Aviation), topic and setting research, and imagination to create his action-adventure and timely fiction.

Author Ron Matteson 4:00-4:45 Civil War Campaigns Of The 10th New York Calvary and also Scanning for the SOHO, a tutorial about the uses of scanners in the small office and home office. Ron's Presentation Topic will be based upon his Civil War book and extensive researched history on the Civil War and details specific to the 10th NY Calvary. To extend the time for readers to meet and talk with Ron, he has agreed to arrive around 2PM that afternoon at the Williamson Library and is willing to extend his time after his formal presentation to talk and book sign at the library. It is also exciting to know that Ron has taken the Civil War and presented his book to modern technology with availability on Kindle.
http://www.matteson.us/a_matteson_%20in_%20the_%20civil_war.shtml

Author-Actor Debra Smith Ford 4:45-5:30 The Little Apple
Debra has agreed to stop into the Williamson Library during the afternoon after she makes a special appearance at a local day care center during the morning hours. Debra Smith Ford formal presentation time at the Williamson Library will begin 4:45 and she promises The Little Apple stories and to entertain all with her Acting career highlights. Still a mystery exactly what Deb has planned...she's only let little hints out to me...what I know about her and her stories, FUN...so...Maybe this will give you a sneak peak, too: http://www.debsford.com/

Author Sally Valentine Steinmiller5:30-6:30 The Ghost of the Charlotte Lighthouse; Theft at George Eastman House; What Stinks? An Adventure in Highland Park
Sally is showing slides and a PowerPoint presentation she shares at schools and for groups of many local landmarks and attraction sites of the Greater Rochester and Wayne County area. Places we all love to travel, children of all ages will enjoy her presentation and travelling along with her. Author website: http://www.rochesterauthor.com/authorbio.html

Rising Sparrow Press 6:30-7:15
Jane VerDow will present an overview and information on topics related to writing and publishing pathways-Traditional to Self and Independent Publishing;developing author platforms; writing and book promotion pathways; and use of the internet for book 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. Information update for upcoming 2 FREE 2-hour sessions July 2010
at the Williamson Free Public Library offered to youth by Author Jane Marla VerDow-Rising Sparrow Press as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Library this summer. http://www.risingsparrowpress.com/

Authors Jim and Carol May 7:15-8:00 Underground Cycling
Jim and Carol May return to the Williamson Free Public Library to present their book about Cycling the Civil War era Underground Railroad Path. This book represents how journal writing can transform to become a fantastic book to be shared with others. A great read and an exciting story that combines the May's passion for history and cycling.


Author Linda Moll will drop in early evening to show us her Children's Book; "started out as just a picture-story book for children in my own family". Drop into Library anticipated sometime after 7 PM and possible Author read/present time 8PM-8:15.


Author Eileen Loveman will be doing readings from her books at the children's reading circle and youth room and throughout the day-evening at the Williamson Library:
Rhythm & Rhymes of the Heart is part essay, poetry and prose.
George & Bob Stories, Life Lessons From Little Brothers
reads as "children's stories written for adults" so young to younger will love this one.
Eileen also has an Upcoming 2010 November Release: The Book of Stories From the Lake Author is offerring Preorder and Presale of this Upcoming Release at the Library and during the Festival; a compilation of 200+ columns from the Sun Record and Author, Eileen Loveman's Website.
http://www.eileenloveman.blogspot.com/
http://eileenloveman.wordpress.com/



Additional Authors who will be dropping by as their schedule allows especially after work into evening to share their books and to offer book signings:

Author Linda Moll will drop in early evening/anticipated sometime after 7 PM and possible Author read/present time 8PM-8:15.


Additional Books Available May 12th at the Library for Sale or Presale

Pettiness in Paradise
and
Other Tales of Appleboom Point

Author: John E. Connors Beloved Teacher, Williamson Senior High School

http://lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-03-13T18%3A36%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=7