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Author creates magical event to debut new books
BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer
A local businesswoman-turned-author realized a dream come true last week when she launched not one but two books at the same time!
Angie Roberts Harris debuted her two newest books - “Finding Fred Experiences an Ozark Mountain Christmas” and “Papa’s Magical Day” - in a truly magical event at the Stone Castle Hotel.
“I’m thrilled to share the story about an Ozark Mountain Christmas,” said Harris. “The book is darling, but the autograph pages in the back turn it into a true souvenir.”
In the Finding Fred book - the second in what promises to be an exciting series - Fred experiences all that Branson has to offer during the holidays, including many of the music mecca’s live shows.
“Introducing children to live shows gives them something magical to dream about,” said Harris. "It’s not just about entertainment, it’s about inspiring their imagination.”
Attendees to the book launch were excited to meet Papa and Baby Duck, the central characters to Harris’ book “Papa’s Magical Day.”
In addition to the beloved characters from Harris' books, other special guests included Brandon and Megan Mabe and Tim and Timothy Dutton, who read the books to those in attendance, and signed autographs. Other local personalities helping to share Harris' books with the audience included Cy Bortner (Reeds Spring Schools), Craig Wescott (The Track Family Fun Parks), Melissa Hartley (Dick’s 5 & 10), Denver Brown (a nurse practitioner with Cox Family Health) and the Branson Fire Department. Additionally, Branson Police Officer Brooke Palmquist and businessman Greg West translated the books into American Sign Language.
The evening included many special touches, including Papa greeting guests with balloons, snow falling at the hotel entrance, and delicious pumpkin fudge from Dickens Gift Shoppe. Those in attendance enjoyed themed cakes, cookies, cupcakes and popcorn, as well as some special door prizes. The oversized book pages invited guests to step into the stories being read.
For Harris, the evening highlight was the cake cutting, reminiscent of cutting her own wedding cake with Papa 30 years prior.
Harris also announced that her beloved character, "Finding Fred," will return to Branson, as her next book will feature Fred in a Branson summer experience.
To find out more about Harris’ books, visit her website, GoingOutTheDoor.com
