/’biblēe,fīl/NounAperson who collects or has a great love of books, especially for qualities of bib•li•o•phileformat. You are invited to — Panel Discussion: “How to turn your book into an eBook,” 9 to 10 a.m. — Book Fair: Meet authors, editors, & publishers and browse hundreds of books, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Keynote Speaker: Bill Sullivan’s presentation of “Legendary Folk Heroes of the NW,” 4:15 p.m. Don’t miss SupplementFlorenceFestivalofBooks.orgit!totheSiuslawNews|September 2022 Florence Festival of Books Saturday, September 24, 2022 Events Center, 715 Quince St. Presented by Florence, Arts, Culture & Entertainment and the Festival Committee
Award-winning journalist and novelist Lori Tobias, for over 20 years will be making an appearance at the Florence Festival of Books. Storm Beat offersa behind-the-scenes look from the experiences of a working journalist covering the Oregon Coast. Her novel Wander won the 2017 Nancy Pearl Book Award for Best Fiction from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. Florence, 541.997.1994
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The Book Fair is your opportunity to meet and speak with these authors and publishers. Each book you purchase can be signed and personalized. And it’s a known fact that books make great gifts!
All Festival events are free and take place at the Florence Events Center. Come and help us celebrate the 11th year of this popular event.
The festival takes place from 9 a.m. until nearly 6 p.m. An informative panel discussion starts things off from 9 to 10 a.m. in the theater. Then, the ever-popular book fair takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Then it’s back to the theater to see and hear Keynote Speaker Wil-
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Last year due to COVID, the event required masks. This year, people can wear one if they want to, but
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elcome to the 11th annual Florence Festival of Books — a book fair for authors, publishers, and readers. At this festival, books are celebrated — real books with pages that you turn and, new this year, eBooks are also a part of the festival. Just call it a sign of theAlsotimes.new this year, all events are on the same day, Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
before, as well as those who’ve participated previously. Altogether, approximately 60 authors are participating — whose writing covers a variety of genres. And a few publishers — ready to talk about their writers’ books and to listen to wannabe
A special thank you to our sponsors for making this year’s event possible. The Festival is presented by the Florence Festival of Books Planning Committee under the auspices of Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE).
— Florence Festival of Books Co-Chairs Judy Fleagle & Meg Spencer
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In 1986, a sociopathic teen killed his father with no remorse. This true story tells of his mother’s decades-long struggle to understand and forgive.
1,000-mile hike he took across the state, “Listening for Coyote: A Walk Across Oregon’s Wilderness,” was chosen by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission as one of Oregon’s “100 Books,” the 100 most significant books in the state’s history.Inaddition to his writing, Sullivan is a huge library supporter. He co-chaired the campaign to build Eugene’s new library, served on the Oregon State Library Board, and is president of the Lane Library League, a citizen group with the goal of extending library service to the 80,000 people in Lane County who currently lackSullivanservice.has been married to the artist Janell Sorensen for more than 45 years. They live in Eugene but spend their summers in a log cabin hand-built in the Oregon CoastThereRange.isno cost to attend the keynote address or the day-long Festival at the Florence Events Center.
A fifth-generation Oregonian, Sullivan began hiking at the age of five and has been exploring new trails ever since. He is probably best well-known for his Oregon hiking books including “100 Hikes/Travel Guide Oregon Coast and Coast Range,” “Central Oregon Cascades:100 Hikes/Travel Guide;” “100 Hikes in Southern Oregon & Northern California,” and many more.He has also written books of fiction, including “The Ship in the Hill,” “The Ship in the Sand,” and “A Deeper Wild.” His journal of a
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he Florence Festival of Books is excited to host best-selling Oregon author William L. Sullivan as the keynote speaker on Saturday. He will be presenting “D.B. Cooper and the Exploding Whale: Folk Heroes of the Northwest.” Sullivan will take us on a slide show tour of legendary folk heroes from Sacajawea and D.B. Cooper to Bigfoot to Florence’s very own “exploding whale.”
— By Kevin Mittge, Festival Committee
Expect entertaining and educational tales about the historical figures that helped define the spirit of the Pacific Northwest — as told by the author of the mystery, “The Case of D.B. Cooper’s Parachute.”Sullivan is the author of 22 books and numerous articles, including an “Oregon Trails” feature column for the Eugene Register-Guard and the Salem Statesman Journal.
– In a nutshell, the process from manuscript to eBook whether hiring or on your own.
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After the panel discussion, each panelist will have a table at the book fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — just in case you wanted to chat one-on-one.
– When hiring it done, what is expected from both author and for-
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For the first time, the 11th Florence Festival of Books is inviting eBook authors to participate, as well as those with books in print. Consider it a sign of the times! In fact, eBooks will be the topic of the Festival’s panel discussion. And this year, with all activities on the same day, Saturday, Sept. 24, the panel discussion will be the lead event from 9 to 10 a.m.
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The panel discussion will be informative, fabulous, and all about eBooks. And nearly half the time will be devoted to answering audience questions. So, whether you intend to publish an eBook, convert your
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– Distribution and marketing of your eBook.
– Overcoming reluctance from author’s point of view.
Parrott is the owner of First Steps Publishing. She is an illustrator, graphic designer, speaker, and the author of “The eBook Formatting and Publishing Guide”, “The
matter.–Working with children’s books and other books with illustrations
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– Ron Lovell is the author of 14 textbooks, hundreds of magazine articles, 10 Martindale Mysteries and 4 Lorenzo Madrid Mysteries. He says, “My 14 mysteries all have eBook editions that sell well.”
print book into one, are a reader of eBooks, or are simply curious about them, you won’t want to miss “How To Turn Your Book Into An eBook.”
and photos.
– Donna McFarland, the author of over 15 books, also is a freelancer, formatting print and eBooks for self-publishing authors. One of her books is on formatting to eBooks. “I can contribute information about differences between picture book eBooks and most other genre.”
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The panelists are eBook experts. Three panelists actually turn manuscripts and print books into eBooks, and the fourth is an author who has had 14 of his print books formatted into eBooks. So, we’ll hear from those who do it, as well as one who’s had it done.
– Some do’s and don’ts when doing it on your own.
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Festival Panel Discussion — Topic eBooks!
– Patricia Marshall with Luminare Press, offers book design and layout, custom covers, editing, distribution, marketing, promo packages, and more in print and eBook format. “I can speak to a variety of ways that an author can turn their book into an–eBook.”Suzanne
Lost Sigil eBook Guide,” and 10 children’s books. She says, “I have A LOT of experience with eBooks.”
— By Judy Fleagle, Festival Co-Chair & Co-Founder
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TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
– The differences between fixed and reflowable.
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As an animal caregiver, Ann worked in zoos, sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers.
- The Magic and Mystery of My Life with Animals
• How long will it take to create my eBook? As they say, it takes as long as it takes. There are many variables when it
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an editor, illustrator, cover artist, and/or eBook formatter, the costs can range from very little to a Somelot! offer Design Packages, which include cover design, interior print layout, Epub formatting, basic marketing and uploading of files for publication. Depending on the complexity, you can expect to pay $125$400+ for eBook formatting.
Ann has written four books about her adventures. A Wild Life tells of her time at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Oregon; Wheezer’s Story introduces her soul mate, Wheezer the squirrel; The Gorilla Diaries are a daily account of the antics of the baby gorillas she raised and Gorilla Girl shares the magic and mystery of her life with animals, and lays out her philosophy to raise awareness of the importance of our relationships to our nonhuman animal kin and be better stewards of them.
• Why is book formatting important? A properly formatted manuscript is easier to read and tells the reader that your work is to be taken seriously, especially if they are reading your work for the first time.
First, when looking for a cover designer, you want one who designs in your genre. Every artist has a “style,” and not all will fit yourSearchneeds.for book cover designers and review their portfolio.
• Where can I self-publish my eBook? There are thousands of sources where you can self-publish your book. A few options are Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Bookbaby, iBooks, Nook Press, Kobo, Smashwords, Draft2Digital, and IngramSpark.
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et me start by saying: You Can Do This. The following is not to intimidate but to inform. And yes, there will be a learning curve. Over the years, I’ve received a lot of questions regarding publishing, specifically eBooks. The following won’t answer all your questions, but it’s a good starting point. Let’s begin.
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Learn more through my books: “Ebook Formatting and Publishing Guide” and “The Lost Sigil Ebook Guide,” as well as at SuzanneParrott.com and on
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• How can I find a good eBook Formatter or Cover Designer?
• How much will it cost me to publish my eBook? The short answer is that you can self-publish for free (except IngramSpark, which charges a fee). The long answer is that it depends upon your personal inventory of skills. For example, if you need to hire
• How much money will I make self-publishing an eBook? It’s impossible to predict how much money a specific book will earn over its lifetime, whether you are looking at print or eBook. However, some categories are better sellers than others. The average is 250 books sold over its lifetime.
Get up close and personal as she shares her experiences with lions, tigers, and bears; elephants, vultures, otters; and her favorite, her squirrel friends.”
6. Choose your book price
2. Write a book description and find your keywords and categories.3.Produce a great cover
5. Choose your publishing platforms and create accounts
Read for reviews from customers who’ve worked with the artist. Then, contact the artist and ask for referrals and their pricing.• What do I need to publish an eBook? These are just the basics you will need:
• What is an eBook? eBooks are electronic versions of printed books.•What advantages do eBooks have over print books? eReaders are compact, lightweight, and portable, able to hold thousands of books, magazines, and more.
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So, you want to publish an eBook, huh?
1. Write and edit your book
• What kind of software do I need? You can use your Microsoft Word file for conversion, but it may not turn out as you expect. Depending on your patience, it’ll require a slight learning curve when using apps specifically for eBooks. There are many eBook formatting tools that range from free to paid, easy to complex.
comes to book publishing dependent upon the number of pages in the book, illustrations, and the author or publisher’s experience with the software they are using. I can format a fiction book on average in about 45 minutes to 2 hours.
7. Upload your book
4. Format your book for print and/or eBook
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• Can I create an eBook for a graphic-heavy book? Yes. These are called Fixed Layout eBooks. These are perfect for titles — such as children’s books, graphic novels, comics, or magazines — that require the need to preserve the exact layout.
“Beginning with her career as “mom” to seven baby gorillas in captivity, Ann Southcombe writes about forty years of giving meaning to many species of captive animals under her care. Experience her magical world as she describes the antics of her gorilla “kids”; teaches signed communication to the world-famous gorilla, Koko, and her playmate, Michael; and participates in the important training of an orangutan to communicate with humans.
— By Karen D. Nichols & Judy Fleagle, Festival of Books
Judy Fleagle, Co-chair & Co-founder
YACHATS PUBLISHER
Citation Press publishes non-fiction titles, including “Top Gun: The Making and Legacy of an Iconic Movie” and “Below the Line: Anatomy of a Successful Movie.” They are expanding into other areas of non-fiction and will consider proposals. Citation Press also offers fee-based editorial services, such as copyHere’sediting.hoping you will get to know your local authors and publishers, enjoy their books, and discover what new tales are in the works. Make a day of it!
Meg Spencer, Co-chair
Within the festival, these talented locals share their books that cover a variety of genres from fantasy, drama, romance, adventure, mystery, and historical fiction. And that’s just the fiction! When it comes to non-fiction, expect memoir, essay, regional history, and guides to travel. Also, we can’t leave out children’s stories and poetry. You’ll have a chance to meet these authors and discuss their work as well as that of more authors from across the Northwest and California too.
Rod Hatter always enjoys putting a smile on peoples’ faces. Since he began writing in his teens, Rod’s poetry has appeared in nearly a hundred magazine articles. After recently finishing one book, he has four more in the works. Check out hatterpub.net
Vickie Kennedy, Secretary Kevin Mittge
Jessica Bird’s work is written from a place of vulnerability, honesty, and a desire to empower readers to live their full potential. Jessica lives on the Oregon coast and is a warrior for compassion and non-violence. She has suffered from Cystic Fibrosis all her life.
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Connie Strome Bradley is a co-founder of The Florence Festival of Books. In retirement, she has written three popular children’s books, “Snowball, the Nanny Goose of Sutton Lake,” “LuLu, the Dancing Snail,” and “Madge and Bill, the Owlets in Harper’s Barn.”
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George Durant, a writer of literary and personal essays in the style of Michel de Montaigne, has worked in all aspects of the book business––publishing and bookstore ownership and management. Durant recently moved to Florence from Portland area to retire and write. His current book is a compilation of essays.
the historic coastal McCullough bridges, the history of Florence, and two coastal travel guides.
R.M. Seidler loves words and hot beverages and is the author of several books of fantasy that transports you away from the stresses of life into a new world. She infuses the richness of steampunk into her fantasy world with the twist of time travel.
Jehovah’s Witnesses publish many books, brochures and primarily the Bible for worldwide distribution free of charge. Also, electronic publications, including the Bible, can be downloaded to electronic devices for free as well. Download from their website at jw.org under the Library tab.
Nancy Rhodes is an author of literary fiction. She published her first novel, “Blue Song,” last year. Her novel shares her passion for whales and travel. She is working on a sequel.
Karen D. Nichols writes novels––“The Ring,” “Death on the Pier,” “Roots of an Oak,” “Triumph Over Fear,” “Second Chance Heart,” “Unexpected Gift,” and “Thornton House.” Expect a love story, dog story, mystery, adventure, suspense, and surprise endings. Her books are available at Backstreet Gallery, Florence, and Amazon.
Robin Woods loves words and hot beverages and is the author of several books of fantasy that transports you away from the stresses of life into a new world. She specializes in fantasy infused with mythology. She also helps other authors find inspiration with her creative writing workbooks.
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Larry LaVoie combines engineering skills with artistic talent to create amazing art using various woods intricately machine carved. He is also the author of more than 20 novels, all mystery/thrillers and mostly set in the Northwest. His books are available on Amazon and at Backstreet Gallery in Florence.
Kathy McCullough learned how to fly in Gainesville, Florida, when she was 16. And in 2007. she retired from Northwest Airlines as a Boeing 747 captain. Nowadays, she splits her time between a wheat ranch in eastern Oregon and Florence.
and healing, has presented a futuristic vision of how to build a peaceful community, a book on one woman’s journey of self-discovery, and another with creative insights into how fate unfolds. Her books are available online at www. ninsharynbebeau.com
Nin Bebeau, retired psychologist, created a graduate school in psychology
Jerry Rust’s background includes being in the 1965 Peace Corps in India, a Hoedad, a Lane County Commissioner 1977–97, an English teacher in China, and currently a candidate for Oregon 9th District Representative. He has published “The Shandong Question,” “The Bridge,” “Klamath Canyon,” and “The
Brooke Shafer, retired social worker, offers her heartfelt poetry, celebrating life.
Megan Messmer, FEC liaison Rachel Pearson, President of FACE Scott Steward, Marketing Consultant Connie Bradley, Co-founder/Consultant
Bonnie MacDuffee, Treasurer
Cy Bishop enjoys life in the Pacific Northwest with his life-mate and little sprout. He uses his degree in psychology to create unique, quirky characters. When not writing, he can be found reading, watching movies, or wasting time on the internet.
Francis “Doc” Archer’s genre is historical fiction. He has written “The Privateers.” His book offers quality adventures for the reading public.
Covered Bridge Murders.”
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he Florence Festival of Books is proud to host many local authors from the Florence community of writers and artists and a publisher from Yachats. You might see these folks around town, on your street, at the movies, church, or maybe even at Fred Meyer. It’s your chance to meet your artistic neighbors.
Darlene Weingand, after 20 years of academic writing, became aware of an interesting storyline. Eventually, the book in her head became impatient and she began to seriously listen to it. Since then, it has turned into several actual books that have become a fun and stimulating part of her life.
Lew Hollander writes about the inner self––finding yourself and soul and ego; the future––results of global warming, how to have a perfect government, the future of humanity; sports––the challenges of older triathletes; and science fiction.
Pattie Brooks Anderson is an author of romantic fiction set on the Oregon coast and illustrated children’s books with environmental themes. She is working on a sequel to her romantic fiction novel.
Judy Fleagle, co-chair and co-founder of Florence Festival of Books, is a working editor, has written six books, and posts weekly at crossingsauthor.com. Among her books, she has written about
IN THE SPOOKY FOREST is a children’s book featuring (and written for) three of Ed’s grandchildren: Some strange white thing is moving around in the “Spooky forest” in Yachats. The children are very curious and want to know what it is. They convince Grandpa to take them in to find out what’s going on! Be careful, Grandpa!
IDYLLIC PERU: From euphoric highs (16,000+ feet) to depressing lows (life-saving emergency surgery), Ed’s Peruvian experience was anything but routine. With Machu Picchu, the most visited tourist site in South America, as the centerpiece, Ed takes us with him on daily exciting journeys to mountain peaks, dangerous jungles and abandoned Inca cities. This adventure memoir, with over 100 photos, is the next best thing to actually being there!
verely limited for another due to that darn COVID thing, we’re back! And after that downtime and soulsearching, we think we’ve made some nice improvements for you.
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Judy Fleagle, who says she’s retiring after this one. Kudos to each and every committee member. Be sure to ask around and find those behind-the-scene folks, and give them a huge “thank you!”We sincerely hope you have or had a great time at the festival. Thank you for being here!
I think that for a bunch of volunteers, they’ve been massively successful in putting together a fun, free, professional-level festival. These are hardworking, dedicated people working with a small budget to produce a big event. They have been led for 11 years by Florence Festival of Books co-founder and co-chair,
Visit Ed at his website fenderink.com
How to Put on a Book Festival from an Outsider’s POV By Scott Steward
Big, fateful decisions made every step of the way, and yes it takes a team … and a community.
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Wrangle exhibitors, review books, contact publishers, determine the theme, recruit expert panelists, and sign a relevant, entertaining keynoter.
Then there’s logistics: exhibit floor design, table assignments, and decorations and signage, as well as connecting with this fabulous venue’s staff, caterer, and volunteers for lighting, sound, security, set up and tear down, and hospitality for our exhibitors and attendees.Ifyou’ve read this far, you know we work closely with our partners at the Siuslaw News and at Coast Radio for the live remote broad-
THE LEGEND OF FENDER’S GARAGE: After Bob Welch’s Beachside Writers retreat in Yachats in 2010, Ed realized he was the only living person who knew the amazing details of the story surrounding his father’s Garage in the mountains of Colorado. He wrote the memoir because he knew if he didn’t, the story would be lost to history. This memoir has now been added to the Jefferson County, Colorado, Historical Museum.
by C. Edwin Fender
INFINITE RIVER: Carl Finter, photographer, had a magazine contract to shoot a few hundred shots during a summertime rafting trip down the Rogue River. The longanticipated earthquake on the Oregon coast was only the beginning of a series of events that would threaten his life, bring true love into it, and propel him into deepening mystery and intrigue that would extend millions of years into the past!
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Festival Marketing Consultant
We’ve edited down a two-day event into a single day and added eBooks. We hope you like the changes. What I’ve observed as an outsider (now partial insider) is that this deeply dedicated team of volunteers from FACE’s (Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment) Festival Committee are committed to making this the best book event on the Oregon Coast. Their years of experience provide access to great authors and publishers, and an opportunity to feed your addiction and build that stack of yet-to-read books on your nightstand, end table, cof-
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C. EDWIN (ED) FENDER has always been a wordsmith.
I confess. I’m not much of a book reader. So, why am I writing an article for this Florence Festival of Books
fee table, bookshelf. And above all, to provide a great day spent with other bibliophiles.So, what all does this team do prior to the event?
ITALY CALLS: Lorenzo Costa is content with his life in Oregon. That life is turned upside down when the grandfather he doesn’t know calls him to come to Italy to take over his multi-billion Euro company. While en route, he unknowingly smuggles data for arms traffickers. The journey to find his Italian roots and decide whether or not to take over the business leads to romance and an adventurelacedtripthroughItaly.
After 40 years of technical writing, Ed finally retired and focused his
cast. And all the advertising including website, social media, publications, and public relations. Plus, we reach out to our extremely generous local sponsors who make the event possible each year.
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Twenty-six definitely odd, most unusual, and truly quirky locales on the Oregon coast, from Astoria to near California state line. Some man-made, some created by nature or show nature in action. But all are unexpected!
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Around Florence, $21.99. The history of Florence from 1876 to the present is told through 184 photos, most of which are historic and from the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. Makes a great gift for newcomers to the area. ––Arcadia Publishing, Images of America series 541-997-9170crossingsauthor.com/books•JudyFleagle
The Florence Festival of Books takes place at the FEC all in one day this year,
Crossings: McCullough’s Coastal Bridges, $24.95. The right man at the right place at the right time created one of the world’s greatest collection of bridges. Makes a great gift for bridge aficionados or engineering types. --Pacific Publishing
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Come see the published authors of Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence, on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a multi-talented group — artists as well as authors. They will sign and personalize books, and you just might get a heads up about future bestsellers. Always a fun time!
Because the Florence Festival of Books is happening just the day before on Sept. 24, the gallery is hopping on the bandwagon to make it a genuine “books-andauthors”
The Oregon Coast Guide to the UNEXPECTED, $20.
The Cancer Blog, $15. The author’s blog posts during chemo were shared with others who told her over and over they would make a great book. Six years later, she finally agreed and used 16 posts. This book has something for everyone. --Maple Creek Press
After a fun-filled Saturday at the Festival of Books, plan to visit Backstreet Gallery the next day between 2 and 4 p.m. Relax surrounded by beautiful art and a chance to chat one-on-one with the Backstreet
Youauthors.won’t want to miss any of the activities on this “books-and-authors” weekend. For more information, contact www.BackstreetGallery.org and www.FlorenceFestivalofBooks.org. & AUTHORS’
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Devil Cat and Other Colorful Animals I Have Known, $24.95. Five amazing animal stories of which four are of rescue animals that made great pets. Written as they actually occurred, these stories form a memoir of the author’s life as seen through her most remarkable pets. Great illustrations by local artist Karen D. Nichols. --Pacific Publishing
Guide to Oregon’s Coastal Spans, $15. Travel the coast from bridge to bridge––full-page color photos. Don’t travel 101 without it. Put in your backpack or keep in your glove compartment. Makes a great souvenir. --Pacific Publishing
––Maple Creek Press (formerly Pacific Publishing)
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Backstreetweekend.authors include Pattie Brooks Anderson, Kathryn DamonDawson, Judy Fleagle, Larry LaVoie, and Karen D. Nichols. All but one will be participating in the Florence Festival of Books. Fleagle is co-chair and co-founder of the festival, and Nichols is a long-time member of the planning committee and created the festival logo.
‘BOOKS
WEEKEND
starting off at 9 to 10 a.m. with a panel discussion covering all aspects of turning a manuscript or print book into an eBook. Then the ever-popular book fair with 60-65 participating authors and publishers of all genre takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And for the first time, eBooks are allowed. The day winds up with an entertaining presentation by Keynote Speaker William Sullivan, starting at 4:15 p.m. about legendary folk heroes of the Northwest. And it includes Florence’s own Exploding Whale!
