| Name: | Patricia Alexander |
| Email: | patricia@bookofcomforts.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.bookofcomforts.com |
| Description: | A demand is growing for this new inspirational stress-busting book, which offers meaningful substance in a strikingly attractive form. Infused with art and heart, it reminds stressed-out people of how accessible real comfort can be.
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| Titles: | "The Book of Comforts: Simple, Powerful Ways to Comfort Your Spirit, Body and Soul" by Patricia Alexander and Michael Burgos
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| Name: | Baby Tattoo Books |
| Email: | bob@babytattoo.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.babytattoo.com |
| Description: | Baby Tattoo Publishes Illustrated books by some of today's top artists.
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| Titles: | "Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery Rhymes I & II" - Teen Picture Book / "Chiodo Bros.' Alien Xmas" - Kids Picture Book / "Got Your Nose" & "Izzy's Very Important Job" - Ragnar - Kids Picture Book / "Ragnar's Kings Of The Road" - Graphic Novel / "Chromaphile" & Vernaculis" - Ragnar - Art Monographs
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| Name: | Borders |
| Email: | wjessup@bordersstores.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.borders.com |
| Description: | Various |
| Titles: | Borders is a leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and over 34,000 employees worldwide. Information on Borders Store locations, in-store events and title reservation is available through www.bordersstores.com
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| Name: | Christian Science Church |
| Email: | brentarc@charter.net |
| Description: | Mary Baker Eddy - the discoverer and founder of Christian Science. Elected to the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1995 for leaving "an indelible mark on society, religion and journalism." Founded the "The Christian Science Monitor in 1908, a Pulitzer prize-winning newspaper.
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| Titles: | "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy
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| Name: | James Dane |
| Email: | jamesdane@hotmail.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.jamesdanebooks.com |
| Description: | James Dane Mysteries are written for readers who enjoy mysteries that include romance, adventure; mixing facts with imaginative fantasy & fiction into the 1940's & 1950's.
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| Titles: | "Hyde and Seek," "Underworlds" & "The Eye of Buddha" all by James Dane in addition to new 1st editions to be released in August/September 2006
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| Name: | Dianetics Foundation |
| Email: | jbaileyking@cox.net |
| Description: | Dianetics, the modern science of mental health, is a technology which uncovers the source of unwanted sensations, emotions, pains, psychosomatic illnesses and sets forth effective handlings for these conditions.
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| Titles: | "Dianetics," "Self Analysis," "Clear Body Clear Mind" by L. Ron Hubbard
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| Name: | Katherine Doughtie |
| Email: | kathy@aphroditeinjeans.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.aphroditeinjeans.com |
| Description: | Whether discussing motherhood, relationships, parents or children, these essays are funny, poignant and challenging. "An underground bestseller…the book every women over the age of 30 will proudly own." (Steve Nakamoto, reviewer)
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| Titles: | "Aphrodite In Jeans: Adventure Tales About Men, Midlife and Motherhood"
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| Name: | Foundation For San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries |
| Email: | info@ccbookfestival.org |
| Website Address: | http://www.slolibrary.org |
| Description: | We believe in our Community. The Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries seeks to raise awareness and monies to strengthen our public libraries. We believe that strong libraries help build, nourish and support our community by providing a rich environment for learning and appreciation of knowledge. A great library system benefits everyone in the county.
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| Titles: | More than books...It's our future! |
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| Name: | Friends of Los Osos Library |
| Email: | lawsonbuff@sbcglobal.net |
| Description: | Our friends organization supports the Los Osos Library and promotes literary and learning activities. We will be exhibiting and selling our interactive CD-ROM, "Exploring Morro Bay Estuary," designed to encourage exploration of the unique resources of the estuary. It is fun and educational for learners of all ages.
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| Titles: | "Exploring Morro Bay Estuary" - an interactive CD-ROM
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| Name: | Friends of the Atascadero Library |
| Email: | arew@charter.net |
| Description: | Atascadero Friends sell used books as a fundraiser to benefit the library.
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| Titles: | Miscellaneous used books.
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| Name: | Friends of the Shell Beach Library |
| Email: | kateriggins@sbcgobal.net |
| Description: | Our mission is to earn and then provide funds for some of the needs of the Shell Beach Library.
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| Name: | Patricia Fry |
| Email: | plfry620@yahoo.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.matilijapress.com |
| Description: | Patricia Fry is a long-time, full-time writer and author and president of Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN). She's exhibiting her latest book, "The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book."
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| Titles: | "The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book" by Patricia L. Fry
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| Name: | Galaxy Press |
| Email: | jgoodwin@galaxypress.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.galaxypress.com |
| Description: | Find out about the top merit competition in the world for aspiring writers and illustrators. Library Journal and Publishers Weekly each awarded L. Ron Hubbard and The Contest for being the best means for the novice to start a successful career as an artist or writer.
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| Titles: | "Writers of the Future," Editor Alois Budrys & "Mission Earth Series" (1-10 Book & Audio), "BattleField Earth," "Fear," "Branded Outlaw," & " Buckskin Brigades" by L. Ron Hubbard
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| Name: | Barbara Ghazarian |
| Email: | bghazarian@comcast.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.mayreni.com |
| Description: | Join nationally-acclaimed author Barbara Ghazarian to explore and celebrate the ultra-modern kitchen and spiritual wisdom of her Armenian ancestors with her award-winning cookbook, "Simply Armenian," and best-selling collection of inspirational stories, "Descendants of Noah."
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| Titles: | "Simply Armenian: Naturally Healthy Ethnic Cooking Made Easy" by Barbara Ghazarian / "Descendants of Noah: Christian Stories from the Armenian Heart" compiled and edited by Barbara Ghazarian
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| Name: | Michael Harris |
| Email: | harrismm2001@yahoo.com |
| Description: | Against the flaming backdrop of the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles in 1992, three people's live collide. The Chieu Hoi Saloon, is both a literary character study and thriller.
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| Titles: | "The Chieu Hoi Saloon" by Michael Harris
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| Name: | Valerie Hobbs |
| Email: | valhobbs@cox.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.valeriehobbs.com |
| Description: | Valerie Hobbs is the author of Many Award winning middle and young adult novels. Her most recent novel, Defiance, was chosen "The Best Children's Book of the Year" by the Literature Council of Southern California and has appeared on several "Best Children's Book of the Year" lists.
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| Titles: | "Sheep," "Defiance," "Letting Go Of Bobby James Or How I Found My Self Of Steam," "Sonny's War," " Tender," "Charlie's Run" & "How Far Would You Have Gotten If I Hadn't Called You Back" by Valerie Hobbs
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| Name: | Virginia Lasher |
| Description: | Virginia Lasher has written poems, short stories and children's books including "The Secret of Crooked Creek" and "The Adventures of Florence Faux pas." Nancy Fisher is a talented writer and artists who has published three books.
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| Titles: | "The Secret of Crooked Creek" & "The Adventures of Florence Faux pas" by Virginia Lasher & Illustrated by Nancy Fisher
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| Name: | Mel Lees |
| Email: | lemseel@aol.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.mellees.com |
| Description: | From almost fairy like experiences to early American history, Lees has shown us an alive mind. When not enjoying the earth around us, he researchers his novels and brings history alive with real people.
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| Titles: | "A Bard On Broad Street," "The Wheeler Saga" & "Mariposa and Gold" by Mel Lees
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| Name: | Nancy Teas-Crain & Linda Thompson |
| Email: | llthomp@charter.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.puzzledparentspress.com |
| Description: | Two math teachers - moms with yearas of experience have put together a handy reference to make helping your kids do homework an enjoyable experience. Clearly worked examples and easy-to-find definitions make it a user-friendly reference.
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| Titles: | "Math for Puzzled Parents: The Math Skills You Need to Help Your Kids with Homework" by Nancy Teas-Crain & Linda Thompson
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| Name: | Todd Mack |
| Email: | todd@toddmack.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.toddmack.net |
| Description: | Todd Mack is a writer, producer, singer-songwriter and radio host. He is the author of the Princess Penelope picture books. The inspiration for his spunky stories sprouted from his experience as a stay at home dad.
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| Titles: | "Princess Penelope," and "Princess Penelope Takes Charge"
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| Name: | Mary-Elizabeth Martinez |
| Email: | mariasina1@yahoo.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.amideadyet.com |
| Description: | "Am I Dead Yet? A Disabled Artist Journal is the newest creation of Artist turned Author, Mary-Elizabeth. Fiction mirrors reality as you will find in this exciting new book.
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| Titles: | "Am I Dead Yet? A Disabled Artist Journal" by Mary-Elizabeth Martinez
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| Name: | Marilyn Meredith |
| Email: | mmeredith@ocsnet.net |
| Website Address: | http://http://fictionforyou.com |
| Description: | Marilyn Meredith is the award winning author of the popular Deputy Tempe Crabtree series and other mysteries and Christian horror.
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| Titles: | "Deadly Trail," "Deadly Omen," "Unequally Yoked," "Astral Gift," "Final Respects," "Wishing Makes It So" by Marilyn Meredith
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| Name: | Middleway Press |
| Email: | mmay@sgi-usa.org |
| Website Address: | http://www.middlewaypress.com |
| Description: | We at Middleway Press have made a commitment to present books on Nichiren Buddhism to the public. We will continue our efforts to bring the truths of Buddhism to the modern Western world along the path of the Middle Way.
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| Titles: | Various |
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| Name: | Mary Moses |
| Email: | marymosesbooks@tcsn.net |
| Description: | Long-time county resident Mary Moses announces her latest novel, "The Family," which tells the impact of the rapid changes of the mid-nineteenth century. Each of four siblings experiences profound and lasting effects of the times in this gripping epic.
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| Titles: | "The Family," "The Mill," "Stella's Search & Ship of Secrets" by Jane Denison / "Morro Bay Remembered" Vols. 1&2 by Mary J. Moses
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| Name: | Rod Neubert |
| Email: | neubertassoc@tcsn.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.team-peak-experience.com |
| Description: | In Life as a Ranch Kid, Rod Neubert combines 200-plus mini memories and hundreds of photographs with true tales of the Old West to create an autobiography rich in historical detail and childhood wisdom.
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| Titles: | "Tales of the Old West" by Rod Neubert
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| Name: | Loren Nicholson |
| Email: | lnichols@charter.net |
| Description: | "Rails Across the Ranchos" - The event that provided the pivotal growth of San Luis Obispo and Central California. About people, places and events familiar to you. Book includes 192 pages with 100 photos. The story of the building of the railroad across the Cuesta and through San Luis Obispo County. Includes development and layout of new towns like Paso Robles, Templeton, Santa Margarita and into San Luis Obispo. The rise of Grover Beach and Oceano too. What a Birthday and Christmas gift.
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| Titles: | "Rails Across the Ranchos" by Loren Nicholson
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| Name: | Novel Experience |
| Email: | worksofheart@charter.net |
| Description: | As your local, independent, general bookstore, we are proud to present a wide selection of the latest and the best central coast authors and subjects in print.
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| Titles: | Various titles including books by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Robert Scheer, Denise Hamilton, Cecil Castellucci's, Mark London Williams, Carolyn Mardsen and Virginia Loh.
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| Name: | Joel Pullen |
| Email: | info@summersetproductions.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.summersteproductions.com |
| Description: | This author's simplistic style is a welcome gift - Writing with honesty he has produced a sensitive moving account of life in the 1930's depression into the 1970's, ending the tale with a twist - or does he twist the tale? - A Paradox - An Axiom - And a Mystery - "A Sunday Book Review" V.A. Lane
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| Titles: | "It Always Works Sometimes"
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| Name: | Mara Purl |
| Email: | marapurl@marapurl.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.marapurl.com |
| Description: | Mara Purl writes the Milford-Haven Novels of which Book One, "What the Heart Knows," won the Benjamin Franklin Award (Silver) in June 06 and "Christmas Angels" won the CIPA Merit Book Award in 05. Book Two, "Closer Than You Think," is new in Fall 06. Mara's tale began as a Central Coast radio show that became a hit on BBC Radio where it reached an audience of 4.5 million listeners. Mara Purl & Erin Gray wrote Act Right, which won the EVVY Award (Gold) in 06. Mara was "Darla Cook" on NBC's "Days Of Our Lives" and was named Women of the Year 2002 by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women. She is a dynamic speaker and seminar leader.
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| Titles: | "What the Heart Knows, Book One, The Milford-Haven Novels," & "Closer Than You Think, Book Two, The Milford-Haven Novels," By Mara Pearl
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| Name: | Alesandra Rain |
| Email: | alesandra@labelmesane.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.labelmesane.com |
| Description: | Alesandra spent ten years on a cocktail of medications after mercury poison administered by her ex-husband was misdiagnosed. The severe insomnia and seizures led to a cocktail of medications, including Klonopin, Effexor, Ambien, Restoril, Sinequan, Norco and OxyContin. After ten years on the medications and a legal battle ensued with her ex-husband, Alesandra wanted her life back. It was the horror of cold-turkey withdrawals that her to establish an organization to help others to withdraw from meds safely, so they would not suffer as she did. Deeds of Trust chronicles her story of betrayal, addiction and subsequent journey back to health. It is a riveting true story of deception, intrigue and puts a face on a worldwide issue.
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| Titles: | "Deeds of Trust" by Alesandra Rain & "Point of Return" by Alesandra Rain, Andrea Crocker and Dr. Bill Code & "Point of Return Interaction Pocket Guide" by Andrea Crocker and Alesandra Rain
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| Name: | Monique Rea |
| Email: | toulousmoose@fea.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.toulousethemoose.com |
| Description: | Monique Rea is the author and illustrator of her book, "The Original Story of Toulouse the Moose® and His Friends", public speaker, and received her B.A. Fine Arts. Her passion is to "open a child's imagination".
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| Titles: | "The Original Story of Toulouse the Moose® and His Friends"
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| Name: | Robert E. Kennedy Library |
| Email: | jkunkler@calpoly.edu |
| Website Address: | http://www.lib.calpoly.edu |
| Description: | Kennedy Library will be selling used books as a fundraiser to benefit the library.
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| Name: | Leigh Rubin |
| Email: | rubes2@earthlink.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.creators.com |
| Description: | Central Coast Resident Leigh Rubin's syndicated cartoon Rubes® appears in 100's of publications, including the San Luis Obispo Tribune and The Santa Maria Times. Visit Leigh at his booth and see all the brand new Rubes® books and calendars.
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| Titles: | "Rubes Then & Now," "Rubes Bible Cartoons," "The Wild Life of Cows," "The Wild Life of Dogs," "The Wild Life of Pets," "The Wild Life of Love," "The Wild Life of Cats," "The Wild Life of Farm Animals," "Calves Can Be So Cruel," "Rubes Zoo In A Daily Desk Calendar," "Rubes Animal Antics Wall Calendar/Organizer," "Notable Quotes," "Encore (Notable Quotes Vol. II)," "Amusing Arrangements (Notable Quotes Vol. III)" all by Leigh Rubin
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| Name: | Melanie & Robert Sachs |
| Email: | ninestarki@earthlink.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.ninestarki.net |
| Description: | Melanie and Robert Sachs are authors of books; health as well as spiritual topics. Running Diamond Way Ayurveda here in San Luis Obispo, they are sought after as educators and speakers worldwide.
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| Titles: | "The Buddha At War," "Tibetan Ayurveda" "The Passionate Buddha," "Rebirth Into Pure Land," "Nine Star Ki" and "Perfect Endings" by Robert Sachs and "Ayurvedic Beauty Care" by Melanie Sachs
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| Name: | San Luis Obispo Night Writers |
| Email: | lawsonbuff@sbcglobal.net |
| Description: | Interested in writing? You're not alone! The SLO Night Writers, serving the county since 1987, is made up of writers of all types - fiction, poetry, non-fiction - from beginners to professionals. Stop by our booth and learn about us, our monthly meetings, and critique groups.
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| Name: | Sherry Shahan |
| Email: | kidbooks@thegrid.net |
| Description: | As a photo journalist, Sherry Shahan has ventured on horseback into Africa's Maasailand, hiked through a leech-infested rain forest in Australia, and ridden in a dogsled for the first part of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska - and those are just the A's.
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| Titles: | "Cool Cats Counting," "Spicy Hot Colors," "Death Mountain" & "Frozen Stiff" by Sherry Shahan
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| Name: | Sisters in Crime - CCC |
| Email: | sumwriter@hotmail.com |
| Description: | Sisters In Crime authors Victoria Heckman and Jim Murphy will sign copies of their Series Books and the long awaited Central Coast Writers Anthology, "Gone Costal." Readers have been checking the Internet for this one!
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| Titles: | "KO'd In Hawaii Series" by Victoria Heckman & "Gary Charboneau Series" by Jim Murphy & "Gone Coastal, A Mystery Anthology" & "Never Safe, A Mystery Anthology" by Jim & Victoria
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| Name: | SLO Friends of the Library |
| Email: | llthomp@charter.net |
| Description: | Our mission is to raise public awareness of the library's role in the community. We use the funds we raise to support the library.
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| Titles: | A variety of used books for sale.
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| Name: | Gordon Snider |
| Email: | gjsnider@sbcglobal.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.gordonbooks.250free.com |
| Description: | When Sigourney attempts to return an ancient Buddhist manuscript to Tibet, her journey is filled with physical, emotional and spiritual trials. Her quest is an adventure, but also a story about lost hope and personal rebirth.
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| Titles: | "Sigourney's Quest" by Gordon Snider
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| Name: | Joan Sullivan |
| Email: | artseen@charter.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.joansullivan.com |
| Description: | As a reporter for several San Luis Obispo County newspapers and magazines, since 1986, Sullivan continues to write about local artists and County history. Her desktop books are available at the County Museum, Volumes of Pleasure in Los Osos and Baywood B&B Inn in Baywood Park.
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| Titles: | "All About Baywood 'Park,'" "One Room Rural School in the Valley of the Bears," "Touring the Froom Ranch - The Wild West in Los Osos" & "Castle Chronicles - Sketching Around Hearst Castle" by Joan Sullivan
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| Name: | Tim Teeter |
| Email: | deltavalleypress@yahoo.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.timteeter.com |
| Description: | Tim Teeter, J.D. is a retired defense attorney from Northeast Iowa. He is currently working in the legal services industry in Northern California. "Swinging Bridges" is Tim's first novel.
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| Titles: | "Swinging Bridges" by Tim Teeter
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| Name: | The Literacy Council of SLO County |
| Email: | literacy@charter.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.sloliteracy.org |
| Description: | The Literacy Council provides free instruction to adults and their families in basic English language skills. We are a California State Library Literacy Service in partnership with San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries.
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| Name: | Maxine Thompson |
| Email: | maxtho@aol.com |
| Website Address: | http://www.maxinethompson.com |
| Description: | Dr. Maxine E. Thompson is an award-winning writer and an up and coming literary agent. She as been a host on Voiceamerica.com since March 5, 2002. Her most recent work, Secret Lovers has hit the bestseller list on Black Expression's Book Club on 7/8/06. She owns the www.MaxineShow.com and hosts on www.ArtistFirst.com. She helps promote writer's works on-line.
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| Titles: | "The Ebony Tree," "No Pockets In A Shroud," "A Place Called Home" & "The Hush Hush Secrets of Writing Fiction That Sells" by Maxine E. Thompson & "Secret Lovers Anthology" by Pat Phillips, Maxine Thomson & Michelle McGraff
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| Name: | Nancy Walter |
| Email: | walterfam4@charter.net |
| Website Address: | http://www.turtletimebooks.com |
| Description: | Through natural photographs in imaginary settings, Bumpsie shares a tortoise life with children. For the youngest of readers the Bumpsie Series connects outdoor beauty and a tortoise's life, to the wonderful feelings created in story time with mommy and daddy.
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| Titles: | "Bumpsie the Red-Footed Tortoise" "Bumpsie's Garden" & "Bumpsie's Neighborhood" by Nancy Walter
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| Name: | Whimrose Press Fiction Books |
| Email: | whimrose@adelphia.net |
| Description: | See what others are saying; "A cross between the Soprano's and The Young and the Restless, Arlene Graham weaves a wonderful and twisted tale of secrets, deception and hope." Lisa Polisar, The Circle Magazine
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| Titles: | "To Walk Among The Stones" by Arlene Graham
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