“Arrrgggggg” say the Authors at Pirates Festival Palmyra August 7-8

Authors take on the Pirates along the Erie Canal in Palmyra this weekend. Village Bookmarket, Palmyra (Marcia Delue Marsille) and Books ETC of Macedon (John Cieslinski) bring five Wayne County Authors, another tent of Five Local Authors will be led by Gary Fitzpatrick, and Rising Sparrow Press (Jane Marla VerDow) is strong with three from New York State.

Donna Bennett, author of Petey and the Mean Pirates is a delightful 27 page paperback children's book (Preschool-4th Grade) that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. Written to speak to the common childhood belief that all pirates have to be rough and tough and aggressive, Petey the pirate is different, using something other than swords, angry words, and bullying. The Ice Cream Pirates, an “illustrate your own” and “create your own depictions of the storyline”, teaches children the basics of entrepreneurship as they help the pirates open their own ice cream shop.

Also available from Three Chiquitas Publishing, Sherry Widmer's Wild Animal Kid Songs, a compact disc (CD) and Seven Days At Camp EAGR!, a children's book (written for the Epilepsy Association of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton) increases awareness about childhood epilepsy. Author website / Three Chiquitas Publishing :

Sheila Jarkins is a Children’s Book Author and Illustrator after a career in arts education. Her Picture books Marco Flamingo and The Adventures of Marco Flamingo Under the Sea are available as English and bilingual editions and in Hard cover and paperback.

Sheila will also have Prints from the original book illustrations for $22.00 available at the festival. Along with the book, the prints make a great Holiday or baby shower gift. For more information visit Author and Book website: or follow Sheila on her blog

Jane Marla VerDow, author of "Dear Daisy" and upcoming title, Rising Sparrow, both editions Independent Published by Rising Sparrow Press. "Dear Daisy", Hardcover, case bound, 384 page, nonfiction-spiritual memoir is the storyteller’s journal of her life with Daisy retelling her childhood days on her family’s Upstate New York fruit farm and years later, Daisy her angel returns to lead her on the pathway Home. Rising Sparrow Press designed both books to reflect a book of the 1960’s era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection and has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “profoundly written”, and “courageous”.

Rising Sparrow Press also produces and publishes book related items, photography, postcards, and prints. An education background, Jane VerDow teaches self-independent publishing, author promotion pathways, creative writing-media projects (video and scrapbooking), and speaks on nonviolence topics. Rising Sparrow Press

Author Schedule for July 2010

I had a great time at Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY on Saturday, June 5th meeting wonderful readers. Thank-you Marcia at Village Bookmarket, and thank-you to all who came and shared conversation and laughs, supported me and of course for purchasing my book, Dear Daisy. 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".

There are big events happening in Palmyra during July including the Mormon Hill Cumorah Pageant and the connection to local history; bike tour along the Erie Canal with stop off at Palmyra; and the ongoing town Museum and local history tours.

July 17 & 18, 2010, the Hamlet at Pultneyville (located along Lake Ontario in the Town of Williamson, NY) celebrates the 53rd annual Pultneyville Homecoming Festival. Art show, antique show (Centennial Park), antique auto show as part of the parade, fund raising donation-auction, food booths, and theatre performances at Gates Hall return in tradition.

New this year, Wine & Jazz Fest, a primitive and folk art gathering, and a "Positively Pultnevyille" Art Show & Sale hosted by Artisans' Loft. For details about the festival and schedule:

Dear Daisy is available for purchase at Artisans' Loft. I will be attending the festival Saturday, more than likely gawking and shopping at the antiques areas and at the Artisans Loft. I hate to say I will be leaving before the chicken bbq on Saturday. I love the Pultneyville Fireman's chicken bbq, but I have a date with my camera and another event. More details later -but I will say this much - something I have always wanted to do...I am going to do. Clue- answer can be found in Dear Daisy.

Seneca Falls Arts 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.

Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. of Macedon. 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.

Pultneyville Homecoming Festival July 17 & 18, 2010

Press Release

Greetings from Artisans' Loft and the Pultneyville Homecoming Festival!

On July 17th & 18th, our community will celebrate the 53rd annual Pultneyville Homecoming Festival. In addition to the antique show in Centennial Park, the annual parade and antique car show, many new events have been added to this year's festival including a Wine & Jazz Fest, a primitive and folk art gathering, and a "Positively Pultnevyille" Art Show & Sale hosted by Artisans' Loft. Attached you will find details about the art show.

Please note that as always, traditional Homecoming events are free and open to the public. However, tickets are required to taste wines of Lake Ontario Wine Trail wineries. Advance sale tickets are available at Artisans' Loft prior to the day of the event for $15. or on line at www.lakeontariowinetrail.com .

For additional information regarding 2010 Homecoming events, please visit www.w-phs.org.

Looking forward to seeing you in Pultneyville July 17th & 18th where you can enjoy wine, jazz, antiques,
art . . . food, fun, family, friends and more!

Nan
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Nanette P. Hance
ARTISANS' LOFT
The Landing at Pultneyville

Local Author Volunteers Time To Summer Read Program

Williamson Free Public Library offers Summer Read Program

Calendar of Events at Williamson Free Public Library for July, 2010.


Press Release

On Monday, July 12 from 2-4 pm, local author and storyteller Jane VerDow will present a writer’s workshop for teens at the Williamson Free Public Library. A Williamson native and author of the nonfiction memoir Dear Daisy, Jane will discuss the opportunities for self-publishing and self promotion today and will provide advice and insight into developing a writer's own voice.

This event will be fully participatory, so if you have a laptop, bring it!

Jane will be on hand again on Monday, July 19 from 2-4 pm for a follow-up round table discussion. Teens are invited to bring their work to the library and get advice and feedback. This is your chance to learn from a professional!

These programs are free, and open to teens ages 13-18.

For more information, please call the library at (315) 589-2048.

From Apple Farm to Matrix/"Trinity" Deborah Smith Ford

And they say nothing happens in small towns, USA





Bet, you can't picture that happening in Williamson.

But it did!!!

Williamson Apple Blossom May 2010 (51st Annual), and Trinity was there...

Deborah Smith Ford, Celebrity Lookalike was there.

Born in Sodus, NY, her family farm where she spent much of her childhood was located in Wolcott, NY (Butler, NY to be exact)...
here shown as Celebrity Lookalike "Trinity", she also shared with Williamson as Author of "The Little Apple".


"The Little Apple"
Author: Deborah Smith Ford
Illustrations: Susi Galloway

About life growing up on an apple farm.





"The Little Apple" Available at Artisans' Loft The Landing at Pultneyville, NY. Become a Fan of Artisans'Loft on Facebook


Also available at The Williamson Apple Crate.

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The authors so enjoyed her visit and participation in the Apple Blossom, "Books to Blossom" authors events for the Festival.

Thanks for your Friendship, Deb.

Much Success,

Jane Marla VerDow
"Dear Daisy"
Rising Sparrow Press

"Dear Daisy" is also available at the Artisans' Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville, NY

Don't miss Pultneyville's Homecoming Festival July 17&18, 2010

Postcards

Authors at Williamson Apple Blossom Festival 2010

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