Two Interviews with Crickhollow Books Authors

1. A Lovely Interview with Sylvia Dickey Smith There’s a fine write-up about Sylvia and her historical World War II homefront  novel, A War of Her Own, here at Stephanie Barko’s website. Stephanie Barko, by the way, is an Austin-area literary publicist (not employed on this book) with a particular interest in good historical fiction; [...]

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The Nature Principle (Algonquin Books) – National Author Tour by Richard Louv

Author Richard Louv is doing a speaking tour this spring to talk about his new book, The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder (Algonquin Books). His new book is a case for integrating nature into every aspect of our lives, from homes and family life to offices, urban planning and recreational [...]

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Michigan Bookstores Fired Up for A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach

Loreen Niewenhus packed ‘em in for an early bookstore event for A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach last Thursday. Here’s a photo from the talk and signing at McLean & Eakin, a fine indie bookstore in Petoskey, Michigan. Loreen’s book about her walk all around Lake Michigan poses that question we’ve all had, walking on [...]

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Galveston Daily News Likes A War of Her Own!

In honor of Labor Day . . . and especially to honor women’s struggles in the workplace to break into traditionally male blue-collar jobs: Here’s a wonderful review from the Galveston Daily News of Sylvia Dickey Smith’s new novel, featuring a Texas version of “Rosie the Riveter,” set on the World War II homefront in [...]

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Guide to Fantasy Literature – Signing at Boswell Book Co., Tuesday, Aug. 18

Attn: Milwaukee area folks . . . Philip Martin will be doing a talk and book-signing Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:00, at Boswell Book Company, on his new book, A Guide to Fantasy Literature: Boswell Book Co. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:00 2559 N. Downer Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 Stop by and hear Martin tackle the dragons! [...]

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