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Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
San Luis Obispo, CA -- Mission Plaza

Festival Authors and Vendors for 2007

Name:Paco Ahlgren
Website Address:http://www.pacoahlgren.com
Description:Fusing philosophical passion with suspense, "Discipline" dissects our assumptions about perception and reality. Ahlgren effortlessly weaves blunt, gritty realism with spectacular scope in the story of Douglas Cole's battle for a world without boundaries.
Titles:By Paco Ahlgren: "Discipline"
  
Name:The Armarium Press
Website Address:http://www.TheArmariumPress.com
Description:Road-trip veteran CHAUCER THE DOG shares his secrets for making life on the road as comfortable as possible in the latest title from The Armarium Press: "Tube-Sock Tricks, and 101 Other Tips for RVing Success"
Titles:By Chaucer the Dog: "Tube-Sock Tricks, and 101 Other Tips for RVing Success" - By Richard Warner: "All Hands on Deck: Choosing the Right People for the Right Jobs" - By Eddy Kay: "Thriving In the Shadow of Giants," "Take Charge! A Manager's Guide to Specialty Retailing"
  
Name:Ronda Beaman
Website Address:http://www.youngtwice.com
Description:In mind, body, and spirit, explains Dr. Ronda Beaman, we are designed to remain youth-full. "You're Only Young Twice" is a book designed to help readers grow young, from the inside out!
Titles:By Dr. Ronda Beaman: "You're Only Young Twice: 10 Do-Overs to Reawaken Your Spirit"
  
Name:Alison Bell
Website Address:http://www.alisonbellauthor.com
Description:Southern California native and author of the Zibby Payne series popular with 7 to 10 year-old readers. Newly published "Zibby Payne & the Drama Trauma" continues the adventures of the star of the first book, "Zibby Payne & The Wonderful, Terrible Tomboy Experiment."
  
Name:Jo-an Berry Reynolds & Ray Berry
Email:sbatencio@sbcglobal.net
Description:Reynold's water-color memoir is of the landscape around Pinnacles National Monument where her great-grandmother settled in 1866. Berry reminisces about boyhood life in the Sierra Nevada mountains, with pen and ink sketches.
Titles:By Jo-an Berry Reynolds: "Along the San Benito" - By Ray Berry: "Mountain Boy"
  
Name:Theodora Bruns
Website Address:http://www.ThroughPhantomEyes.com
Description:A heart-wrenching novel about Erik, a deformed musical child genius, and his first steps to becoming known as The Phantom of the Opera. Journey with him into his private world and intimate thoughts.
Titles:By Theodora Bruns: "Through Phantom Eyes - Volume One: A Child's Guidance"
  
Name:Jim Buckley
Description:Jim Buckley, Artistic Director of the Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria, will read snippets from his Christmas fantasy, "The Silent Knight," with his orginal illustrations for the book and for a potential screenplay.
Titles:Written and illustrated by Jim Buckley: "The Silent Knight - A Christmas Fantasy"
  
Name:Rebecca Buckley
Website Address:http://www.RebeccaBuckley.com
Description:Rebecca Buckley is a published author and founder of the national writers' organization: Wizards of Words - www.wizardsofwords.org
Titles:Fiction by Rebecca Buckley: "Midnight at Trafalgar Square," "Love Has a Price Tag," "Midnight at the Eiffel Tower"
  
Name:Scott C. Clarkson & Veita Jo Hampton
Email:SClarkson@CheshirePublishing.com
Website Address:http://www.WindowsToVietnam.com
Description:"Windows to Vietnam, A Journey in Pictures and Verse," a 176 page collection of photographs and contemporary verse, addresses today's culture, diversity, and dramatic financial and lifestyle changes among the Vietnamese people.
Titles:By Scott C. Clarkson & Veita Jo Hampton: "Windows to Vietnam - A Journey in Pictures and Verse"
  
Name:P. Taylor Copeland
Website Address:http://www.JustYouAndMe.com
Description:Books for kids you love... and grown-ups who care.
Titles:Parent/Grandparent Gift Books by P. Taylor Copeland: "I Liked You At Ten... I'll Like You Again" and "You Do It Like This... I Did It Like That" -- Children's Picture Books by P. Taylor Copeland: "Just You and Me" and "Let's Make-Believe"
  
Name:Michael Corob - Mike Muscio
Website Address:http://www.youani.org - http://mysite.verizon.net/res7zqu8/
Description:Corob's collections of original art and poetic short stories help all ages connect heart to heart. Muscio's YA tale of changes a ticket to Mexico brings to a telemarketer's mundane life appeals to the young at heart.
Titles:By Michael Corob: "Story Paintings from the Heart," "Story Paintings In Our Hearts," "Story Paintings Connecting Hearts" - By Mike Muscio: "Paisano's Passion"
  
Name:Guy Crabb
Website Address:http://www.slo100years.com
Description:"San Luis Obispo: 100 Years of Downtown Businesses, Higuera Street" is a treasure of photos and facts that inspire a fun exploration into the past of San Luis Obispo downtown buildings and businesses.
Titles:By Guy Crabb: "San Luis Obispo: 100 Years of Downtown Businesses, Higuera Street"
  
Name:Phyllis Davies
Email:infodavies@earthlink.net
Description:Re-building life from the shattering shock of a loved one’s death, plus 100-pages of self-helps and check-lists to assist others, share the pages of the best-selling book, “Grief: Climb Towards Understanding” (5th Edition).
Titles:By Phyllis Davies: "Grief: Climb Toward Understanding," "When Someone Is Seriously Ill: What You Can Do"
  
Name: Dianetics Foundation
Description:Dianetics is a technology which uncovers the source of unwanted sensations, emotions, accidents, injuries and psychosomatic illnesses, and which sets forth effective handlings for these conditions.
Titles:By L. Ron Hubbard: "Dianetics," "Dianetica," "Self Analysis," "Clear Body, Clear Mind"
  
Name:Toni Dockter
Website Address:http://www.percyveerance.com
Description:Kids (age 8-11): Get an entertaining low-tech gadget - Parents: Get parenting tips (no guarantees) - Teachers: Get stories with MegaSkills - POSOs (Proponents Of Social Order): Get light-hearted social commentary.
Titles:The Percy Veerance™ Adventure Series - Middle Grade Chapter Books By T.B. Dockter: "Percy & the Plod" - "Percy & the Promise" - Percy & the Plan"
  
Name:Katherine Shirek Doughtie
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 woman over the age of 30 will proudly own." (Steve Nakamoto, reviewer)
Titles:By Katherine Shirek Doughtie: "Aphrodite in Jeans"
  
Name:Chuck Dowdle
Email:cedowdle@msn.com
Description:"Kids Can Write!" is a middle school writing program available to parents and schools; it passed review by the California Dept. of Education for grades 6-9. The author's memoir recalls his adventures growing up in Minnesota.
Titles:By Chuck Dowdle: "Kids Can Write!" (text), "Remembering Crookston: A Minnesota Memoir"
  
Name:Troy Parker Farr
Email:tfarr7@charter.net
Description:Poems in "The White Tree" are short, accessible, and meaningful. The author's next book will be about traveling with a small circus, then one about having been an Indian trader in Arizona.
Titles:By Troy Parker Farr: "The White Tree"
  
Name:Corey Lynn Fayman
Email:author@coreyfayman.com
Website Address:http://www.coreyfayman.com
Description:A recovering rock star turned detective tangles with computer geeks, porn stars and surfing CEOs in a high-tech con game set in San Diego. "Black's Beach Shuffle" is a 2007 San Diego Book Awards Finalist.
Titles:By Corey Lynn Fayman: "Black's Beach Shuffle"
  
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.
Titles:More than books...It's our future!
  
Name: Friends of Atascadero Library
Description:We are a support group for the Atascadero Branch, endeavoring to support library programs and expansion of facilities.
Titles:We will sell a variety of used books
  
Name: Friends of Cambria Library
Website Address:http://www.CambriaFOL.org
Description:Since 1991, our membership dues, sales and donations have been a significant source of funds for purchasing books and materials, extending open hours, providing access to the Internet, and purchasing land for our future library.
Titles:Books, cards, book bags, cookbooks
  
Name: Friends of Los Osos Library
Description:Our organization supports the Los Osos Library and promotes literary and learning activities. Stop by and see our educational CD-ROM, designed to encourage exploration of the unique resources of Morro Bay estuary -- fun for learners of all ages!
Titles:Used books -- book bags -- interactive CD-ROM: "Exploring Morro Bay Estuary"
  
Name: Friends of San Luis Obispo Library
Description:Our mission is to raise public awareness of the library's role in the community. The funds we raise support the library.
Titles:We will sell a variety of used books
  
Name: Friends of Santa Margarita Library
Description:Our organization works to promote our town library. We operate a used bookstore in which all the proceeds go to buy new materials for our library. Check us out!
Titles:We will be selling gently used books and displaying Friends of the Library information.
  
Name: Friends of Shell Beach Library
Description:By selling donated books, this all volunteer organization is able to purchase additional books, CDs and DVDs for the library. Funds are also available for special children, adult and community programs.
Titles:We will be selling gently used pre-owned books
  
Name: Friends of South County & Oceano Libraries
Website Address:http://www.foscl.net
Description:Meet the founding members of the Oceano Friends of the Library and visit with the South County Friends. The funds we raise via booksales will support the Oceano and Arroyo Grande Libraries.
Titles:We will be selling used books
  
Name:Camille Gavin
Website Address:http://www.camillegavin.com
Description:California's rich early history is the source for Camille Gavin's non-fiction books for readers of all ages.
Titles:By Camille Gavin: "Biddy Mason: A Place of Her Own" - "How Roadrunner Got His Red Spots & Other Yokuts Myths" - "Yokuts Animals Coloring Book"
  
Name:Robin Gorley
Website Address:http://www.freewebs.com/alifetimeofwords
Description:Poetic writer Robin Gorley brings to life her words by talking about life, children, family, friends, and God. Nestled in the hills behind Santa Maria, Robin continues to write the words written from her soul.
Titles:By Robin Gorley: "A Lifetime of Words," "A Lifetime of Words - Spirit for the Soul"
  
Name:Denise Hamilton
Website Address:http://www.denisehamilton.com
Description:Los Angeles author of the Eve Diamond crime novels, including the 5th in the series, “Prisoner of Memory.” Denise is editor of the recently released “Los Angeles Noir,” the latest in the acclaimed Akashic Books Noir City Series.
  
Name:Patricia Hamilton
Email:californiahealthy@sbcglobal.net
Website Address:http://www.CaliforniaHealthy.com
Description:Appealing to the growing numbers of residents and travelers concerned with finding delicious food, wine and walking that promote a healthy body and environment, this unique guidebook provides tempting and wholesome recommendations for every locale.
Titles:By Patricia Hamilton, Chef Biron, Janel Willette: "California Healthy, Southern California Edition"
  
Name:Whitney Hankison
Email:HankisonBooks@comcast.net
Website Address:http://HankisonBooks.Home.comcast.net
Description:Whitney Hankison will be displaying her book "Surfing the Internet Safely, A Workbook for Children." The book's purpose is to keep children safe while surfing the Internet doing homework and research through workbook style exercises.
Titles:By Whitney Hankison: "Surfing the Internet Safely, A Workbook for Children"
  
Name:David Hanush
Website Address:http://www.greatamericanjourney.com
Description:The story of three women's "Great American Journey" 4,026.5 mile WALK across America and the stories of the people they met. For WALK journals and more information: www.greatamericajourney.com
Titles:By Lyn Hanush: "Putting A Face On AMERICA"
  
Name: G. Lloyd Helm
Email:mouseprint@earthlink.net
Description:Helm claims to write SF&F, but there are much deeper philosophical condsiderations in "Design" and "Other Doors." In Helm's fiction men stop wars by commanding "Peace!" and die to preserve ancient books of great power.
Titles:By G. Loyd Helm: "Design" (Science Fiction), "Other Doors" (Fantasy)
  
Name:Naomi Hirahara
Website Address:http://naomihirahara.com
Description:The latest mystery tale of Hirahara's curmudgeonly Japanese-American gardener Mas Arai, “Snakeskin Shamisen,” is the winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original Novel. Her nonfiction title, "American Son: The Story of George Aratani, Founder of Mikasa and Kenwood," will also be featured.
  
Name:Catherine Ryan Hyde
Website Address:http://www.cryanhyde.com
Description:SLO County resident and author of novels including "Pay It Forward," "Love in the Present Tense," and YA novels "Becoming Chloe" and the newly released "The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance." She will read from her new novels scheduled for release in 2008: "Chasing Windmills" and for young adults, "The Day I Killed James"
  
Name:Robert E. Kennedy Library
Website Address:http://www.Lib.CalPoly.edu
Description:Kennedy Library will be selling used books as a fund raiser to benefit the library.
  
Name:Thomas Larson
Email:tlarson@adnc.com
Description:Join memoirist and instructor Thomas Larson for a discussion of the three most important questions for memoir writers: what's my focus? where do I begin? how do I find the emotional truth of my story?
Titles:By Thomas Larson: "The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal Narrative"
  
Name:Silvia Lauretti-Goldhamer
Website Address:http://www.OceanCrafter.com
Description:In 2001 Silvia moved from Germany to Cayucos. The beautiful environment of the Central Coast inspires her crafts and photography. "Meet the Kelpis" is a book for children ages 1-100 who love nature and the beach.
Titles:By Silvia Lauretti-Goldhamer: "Meet the Kelpis," "Photo Notecards"
  
Name:Mel Lees
Description:Essays everyone can relate to. Short pieces inspired while walking on Broad Street between Lincoln and Foothill.
Titles:By Mel Lees: "A Bard on Broad Street"
  
Name:Vicki León & Sherry Shahan
Website Address:http://www.vickileon.com
Description:Author of quirky non-fiction called "outrageous fun" by NPR and Publishers Weekly, Vicki León also delights audiences as a speaker. Photojournalist Sherry Shahan has authored 30 Children's books, drawing from experiences in Africa, Australia, and Alaska.
Titles:By Vicki León: "Working IX to V" - "Malinali" - "Uppity Women" and nature titles. By Sherry Shahan: Award winning children's books
  
Name:The Literacy Council
Website Address:http://sloliteracy.org
Description:Stop by our booth for information on The Literacy Council, opportunities for volunteers, centers available for students, and applications for volunteer tutors.
  
Name:Margaret Ann Maricle
Description:This is the history of a house, the man who built it, and the town he founded. James Cass built his home in 1875 while his pioneer vision helped found the town of Cayucos.
Titles:By Margaret Ann Maricle: "The Cass House Cayucos Connection"
  
Name:Sharon Mehdi
Website Address:http://GrandmotherBook.com
Description:On Mother's Day 2007, at 3700 locations in 50 states and 76 countries, thousands of people stood in silence in an event inspired by Mehdi’s book, now available in Japanese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Somali, and German. Booth provided by SLO Code Pink www.slocodepink.org
Titles:By Sharon Mehdi: "The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering"
  
Name:Bud Mercer
Email:budmercer@budmercer.com
Website Address:http://www.BudMercer.com
Description:A memoir spanning The Mercer Brothers' more than seventy years in show business. It's a window on entertainment history, filled with anecdotes about the famous and not-so-famous people with whom they shared the spotlight.
Titles:By Bud Mercer: "Tripping the Light Fantastic - Through the Evolution of Show Business From Vaudeville to MTV"
  
Name:Marilyn Meredith
Email:mmeredith@ocsnet.net
Website Address:http://www.fictionforyou.com
Description:Marilyn Meredith is the author of the award winning Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series, the Rocky Bluff PD series, and US Book News best horror, "Wishing to Make it So."
Titles:By Marilyn Meredith: "Deadly Trail," "Deadly Omen," "Unequally Yoked," "Intervention," "Wing Beat," "Calling the Dead," "Guilt by Association," "Final Respects," "Bad Tidings," "Fringe Benefits," "Kachima Spirit," "Wishing Makes It So"
  
Name: Middleway Press
Email: middlewaypress@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.
Titles:By Daisaku Ikeda: "Buddhism Day by Day," the "Buddhism For You" series, "For the Sake of Peace," "Soka Education," "The Way of Youth," "Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth & Death" -- "The Buddha In Your Mirror" by Hochswender, Martin & Morino -- "Romancing the Buddha" by Michael Lisagor -- "On Being Human" by Ikeda, Simard & Bourgeault -- "Planetary Citizenship" by Henderson & Ikeda -- "Choose Hope" by Krieger & Ikeda
  
Name:Mr. Mike
Website Address:http://www.BeetleBugBooks.com
Description:"Mr. Mike" is the author and illustrator of the humorous poetry compilations "Swimming in Chocolate" and "Lemon Drop Rain" and the short rhyming story "New Pet." Mr. Mike's poems are enjoyed by readers of all ages!
Titles:By Mr. Mike: "Lemon Drop Rain" and "Swimming in Chocolate" (children's poetry); "New Pet" (children's picture book)
  
Name:Margaret Montgomery
Email:maggielou53@yahoo.com
Description:This rhyming story is a loving retelling of a precious moment in the life of the author's daughter. Colorful and original illustrations in paper and fabric collage add to the charm of this book.
Titles:By Margaret Montgomery: "The Adventures of Anna Banana: Anna Banana Takes a Bath"
  
Name:Avia Belle Moon
Email:oydsseapress@lycos.com
Website Address:http://www.trafford.com/robots/03-1713.html
Description:Avia Belle Moon has been published in The Japan Times, The South China Morning Post, etc. Her first novel, "A Thousand Years of Love" was a Finalist for the 2006 Word/Work Self-Published Book Awards.
Titles:By Avia Belle Moon: "A Thousand Years of Love"
  
Name:Mary Moses
Description:Prolific writer Mary Moses presents eight books, including the new 2nd Edition of "No More Baglady Fears." Writing fiction as Jane Denison, she specializes in historical tales. Her interviews with local residents form the Morro Bay Remembered books.
Titles:Co-Authored with Judi Martindale: "52 Simple Ways to Manage Your Money," "No More BagLady Fears" (2nd ed) -- By Jane Denison: "The Family," The Mill," "Ship of Secrets," "Stella's Search" -- By Mary Moses: "Morro Bay Remembered, Vols 1 & 2"
  
Name:Eve Baumohl Neuhaus
Email:eveneuhaus@journeytomythaca.com
Website Address:http://www.JourneyToMythaca.com
Description:Join San Luis Obispo author Eve Neuhaus and her charming cast of mythic characters on their "Journey to Mythaca," a fantasy for all ages.
Titles:By Eve Baumohl Neuhaus: "Journey to Mythaca"
  
Name:Loren Nicholson
Description:Local sights, scenes and historical events of the central coast of California enhance interest in Nicholson's books. His newest work, "Carillo's Defiant Daughters," offers a cavalcade of adventure of three pioneer sisters in old California.
Titles:By Loren Nichols: "Carrillo's Defiant Daughters," "Rails Across the Ranchos," "Glimpses of Childhood in the Old West," "Romualdo's California"
  
Name:San Luis Obispo Night Writers
Website Address:http://www.slonightwriters.org
Description:A nonprofit organization providing support to anyone interested in improving writing skills. Members include writers of all genres - fiction, poetry, nonfiction - from beginners to professionals. Stop by to learn about us, our meetings and critique groups.
  
Name: Novel Experience
Description:Local independent bookstore Novel Experience will carry guest authors' books for sale. Authors will be available to sign books following their presentations and throughout the day. Look for the schedule at the Novel Experience booth.
Titles:Various titles by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Sharon Mehdi, Denise Hamilton, Naomi Hirahara, Jim Pascoe and Alison Bell
  
Name:Lori Paris
Website Address:http://evilexchange.com
Description:Lori Paris introduces a new novel co-authored by Joe Soll: "Evil Exchange" -- a super-charged mystery about one man on a collision course with fate, and another determined to hunt down and expose a black market baby selling ring
Titles:By Lori Paris: "Follow Your Heart" By Lori Paris and Joe Soll: "Evil Exchange"
  
Name:Jim Pascoe
Website Address:http://www.jimpascoe.com
Description:This year the Book Festival includes graphic novels! "Hellboy Animated" comics author Jim Pascoe introduces his new original manga series "UNDERTOWN." Jim also joins Denise Hamilton and Naomi Hirahara in a panel of Los Angeles Noir contributors.
  
Name: PREFACE and SLO County Reads
Email:preface@calpoly.edu
Website Address:http://www.preface.calpoly.edu
Description:A community reads program in partnership with Cal Poly and SLO City County Libraries. New students and county residents read a designated book and discuss it at orientation and at local libraries, culminating with an October presentation by the author.
Titles:The PREFACE book for 2007 is: "All Over Creation" by Ruth Ozeki
  
Name:Joel F. Pullen
Website Address:http://summersetproductions.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 and into the 1970s, ending with a twist..." V.A. Lane, "A Sunday Book Review"
Titles:By Joel F. Pullen: "It Always Works Sometimes"
  
Name:Mara Purl
Email:HavenBks@aol.com
Website Address:http://www.MaraPurl.com
Description:Author of the award-winning "Milford-Haven Novels," Mara Purl's tale began as a Central Coast radio show that became a hit on BBC Radio. A dynamic speaker, she played Darla Cook on "Days of Our Lives."
Titles:By Mara Purl: The Milford-Haven Novels - Book 1 "What the Heart Knows," Book 2 "Closer Than You Think," Book 3 "Child Secrets"
  
Name:Destry Ramey
Email:destryramey@pugadventureseries.com
Website Address:http://www.pugadventureseries.com
Description:"What About Me?" is the first in THE ADVENTURES OF HUNTER AND RAMONA PUG SERIES. Ramey, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, addresses children's challenges in this delightfully moving and colorfully illustrated children's tale about two pug puppies.
Titles:By Destry Ramey: "What About Me?" THE ADVENTURES OF HUNTER AND RAMONA PUG SERIES
  
Name:Starr Reina
Email:sreina@queenwriter.com
Website Address:http://www.QueenWriter.com
Description:Twice published mystery author Starr Reina will be signing "Cruel Whispers" and "Cruel Past" at her booth "Queen Author of Mysteries." Please look for her there. For more information, visit her website at www.QueenWriter.com.
Titles:By Starr Reina: "Cruel Whispers," "Cruel Past"
  
Name: Rubes® Cartoons
Website Address:http://www.creators.com
Description:Central Coast cartooonist Leigh Rubin's syndicated cartoon appears in 400 publications world-wide, including the San Luis Obispo Tribune and The Santa Maria Times. Please stop by and visit his booth for a good laugh!
Titles:By Leigh Rubin: "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 Box Daily Desk Calendar," "Rubes Animal Antics Wall Calendar," "Rubes Edition Prints"
  
Name:Thordis Seager
Website Address:http://www.CookGlutenFree.com
Description:This easy to use cookbook is for people on wheat restricted diets. The author has developed alternate flour mixes which can be easily prepared and are extremely versatile. Given outstanding reviews by: GIG, CSA, & CDF
Titles:By Thordis Seager: "Simply Delicious Wheat & Gluten Free Cooking"
  
Name: Sisters in Crime
Website Address:http://centralcoastsisters.blogspot.com
Description:Sisters in Crime Central Coast Chapter is an international mystery writing organization. Come by our booth for info on mysteries, writers, and great activities and events in the mystery genre!
Titles:Our members write a variety of mysteries, novels and short stories. Members include Victoria Heckman, Zach Heckman, Sue McGinty, Sunny Frazier, Karen Kavanagh, Candii Vedrin, Janine Carter
  
Name:Maggie Caldwell Smith
Website Address:http://www.magpiepress.com
Description:Wholesome mystery/adventure novels for 8-12 year-old readers, the "Tommy Willson, Junior Veterinarian" series has become one of kids' favorites. The first 2 books in the series are available today!
Titles:By Maggie Caldwell Smith: "Tommy Wilson, Junior Veterinarian: The Case of the Wounded Jack Rabbit" and "Tommy Wilson, Junior Veterinarian: The Case of the Orphaned Bobcat"
  
Name:Gordon Snider
Email:gjsnider@sbcglobal.net
Website Address:http://www.gordonbooks.250free.com
Description:"The Separatist" - ancient rivals, political intrigues, murder and romance. "Sigourney's Quest" - a courageous woman, a lost 7th centrury Buddhist manuscript, and a harrowing journey through Tibet.
Titles:By Gordon Snider: "The Separatist" (mystery/suspense), "Sigourney's Quest" (action/suspense)
  
Name: South County & Oceano Friends of the Library
Website Address:http://www.foscl.net
Description:Meet the founding members of the Oceano Friends of the Library and visit with the South County Friends. The funds we raise via booksales will support the Oceano & Arroyo Grande Libraries.
  
Name: SPAWN
Email:Patricia@spawn.org
Website Address:http://www.SPAWN.org
Description:SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) is a networking organization and resource center for anyone interested in publishing.
Titles:By Patricia Fry: "The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book"
  
Name:Nathan Spooner
Website Address:http://www.nbspublish.com
Description:These stories chronicle a part of California history that very likely will never be repeated. From the streets of Berkeley to the local outlook and beyond, these narratives will delight the reader.
Titles:By Nathan Spooner: "Stories From Berkeley," Miscellaneous Love Poems" - By Bob Gentry: "Two Cities of Atascadero," "Alto In the VW Bus," "The Whale and His Endless Summer," "I'm a Whale ~ Why You're A Lot Like Me," "The First State of California," "Last State of California," "Back to Atascadero"
  
Name:Joan Sullivan
Email:artseen@charter.net
Website Address:http://www.joansullivan.com
Description:"CASTLE CHRONICLES: Sketching Around Hearst Castle" is available at Aramark Food & Gifts, Hearst State Historical Monument, San Simeon. Sullivan also produces "Picture of the Past Productions," a series of historical documentaries that airs on Charter Communications CH 2, Public Access TV, Tues. 7:30 p.m., Wed. 2 p.m., Thurs. 8 a.m.
Titles:By Joan Sullivan: "Castle Chronicles - Sketching Around Hearst Castle," "All About Baywood Park," "Touring Froom Ranch." DVDs from "Picture of the Past Productions: A series of Historical Documentaries"
  
Name:Richard Taylor
Website Address:http://www.HauntingOfCambria.com
Description:A novel of mystery, horror, and humor set in the idyllic central coast town of Cambria, CA. After the tragic death of his bride, Theo Parker inherits a bed-and-breakfast haunted by more than mere memories.
Titles:By Richard Taylor: "The Haunting of Cambria"
  
Name:Rebecca Urrutia
Website Address:http://www.Trafford.com/06-2336
Description:Past Becomes Present ~ A Journey Into A Past Life!
Titles:By Rebecca Urrutia: "Past Becomes Present"
  
Name:Nancy Walter
Email:walterfam4@charter.net
Website Address:http://www.TurtleTimeBooks.com
Description:The collection of Bumpsie Books is designed for the youngest readers. These colorful books teach important life lessons for children such as eating your fruit and vegetables, learning colors and being kind and sharing.
Titles:By Nancy Walter: "Bumpsie the Red-footed Tortoise," "Bumpsie's Colorful Garden," "Bumpsie's Neighborhood"
  
Name: Wine Dogs
Website Address:http://www.WineDogs.com
Description:Wherever wine is made, you're likely to find a good dog stalking the cellar or vineyard. "Wine Dogs USA Edition" features more than 300 wineries across the US with 450-plus photos of their loyal hounds.
Titles:By Craig McGill & Susan Elliot: "Wine Dogs USA Edition," "Wine Dogs Deluxe Edition"
  
Name:Marion Wolff
Description:The emotionally charged vignettes and poems reflect with honesty, pain and humor the many faceted life of the writer who, aged 8, escaped the holocaust on a kindertransport to England. (Second Printing of book)
Titles:By Marion Wolff: "Shedding Skins"
  

 

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