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The Writers of the Desert Rose Cafe discuss themselves and their first anthology
chrisc@herald-mail.comIn 2011, murder mystery author Lauren Carr gave a presentation on writing and independent publishing to a packed audience at Williamsport Library. One attendee, Fay Moore of Williamsport, collected names and contact information of people interested in...Tags: Arts and Culture, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Holidays, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
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Young author's novel began during internship
Name: Rachel Stark Age: 20 City in which you reside: Shepherdstown, W.Va. Day job: Communications student at Shepherd University Book title: "A Veil of Shattered Dreams" Genre: Young Adult/Psychological suspense Synopsis of book: "A Veil of...
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Runner writes memoir based on JFK races
Name: Ed Ayres Age: 71 City in which you live: Green Valley, Calif. Day job: Retired environmental editor Book title: “The Longest Race: a Lifelong Runner, an Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance” Genre: Memoir Synopsis...
Tags: Endurance (music group), Science, Earth Day, New York City Marathon, Sports Illustrated
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Local author's trilogy surrounds murder at the rodeo
Name: M. Albert Morningstar Age: 65 Cities of residence: Fayetteville, Pa., and Mission, Texas Occupation: Retired attorney Book titles in the trilogy: "Murder At The PBR," "Murder At The PRCA" and "Murder At The NFR" (available in the fall) Genre:...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Alzheimer's Disease, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Book, Literature
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CW Whitehair's 'Libby Life' details life of Hispanic Civil War officer
Name: CW Whitehair City in which you reside: Charles Town, W.Va. Day job: author/writer Book title: "Libby Life" Genre: U.S. history Quick synopsis of book: Lt. Col. Federico Fernandez Cavada's was the highest ranking Hispanic officer to fight...
Tags: Unions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Career and Workplace, Wars and Interventions, Prisons
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One killer book club: Washington County Free Library hosts club for those who love a little mystery
marieg@herald-mail.comIt isn't always a dark and stormy night. There are no fog-covered moors or howling hounds, no trench-coated detectives or suspicious butlers. And, in this particular library, you won't find a Mrs. Peacock, a revolver or candlesticks — just a group...Tags: Arts and Culture, Crime (genre), Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, Clubs and Associations
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Romance Writers of America names Turn the Page's Janeen Solberg as Bookseller of the Year
marieg@herald-mail.comThere are those who believe bookstores — the ones that offer reading material in the paper and ink variety — will one day go the way of vinyl records. Bookstores will become dinosaurs. Hardcovers and paperbacks will vanish from the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Books and Magazines, Event Planning, Clubs and Associations, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Shades of Blue Orchestra comes out swinging
The Pen Mar Park concert series opens with 18-piece big band By MARIE GILBERT marieg@herald-mail.com One minute, a reed section whispers impossibly rich, velvety tones. The next, the room erupts with the wicked, raucous sounds of drums. There are...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Marilyn Monroe, Music, Vocal Music (genre), Natalie Cole
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Young novelists learn much about themselves
chrisc@herald-mail.comThe world opens up for high school graduates. Options abound — work, the military, college, marriage. But two local young women — Diane Draper of Williamsport and Jensen Roman of Falling Waters, W.Va. — took a less common path after...Tags: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Science, Stephen King, Folklore and Mythology
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Moondog Medicine Show keeps rockin' on
marieg@herald-mail.comSince she began singing more than 25 years ago, Lana "Shawty" Spence has gotten use to being compared to Janis Joplin — the rock icon who has gone to the big concert hall in the sky. With vocals that are powerful and bluesy, Spence understands...Tags: Elvis Presley, Arts and Culture, Washington, DC, Janis Joplin, Dr. John (music artist)
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College gets funds from Roberts' foundation
McDaniel College recently was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation to help advance research and study of romance literature. This is the second consecutive year that the college has received funding from Roberts, a best-selling...Tags: Arts and Culture, Literature, Education, Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid
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String quartet brings genre-blurring show to Maryland Theatre
marieg@herald-mail.comWhen it comes to a certain string quartet known as Carpe Diem, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get. Sure, the musicians play violins and cellos and can fill a concert hall with the sounds of Beethoven and Mendelssohn. But they might...Tags: Arts and Culture, Music, Grammy Awards, Prisons, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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