Book buying opportunities just in time for the holidays
Save the dates!
New & Olde Pages Book Shoppe (856 Union Boulevard in Englewood) will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with authors signing from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.:
■ Carrie Bebris — The Jane Austen Mystery Series
■ Greg Enslen — The Frank Harper Mysteries
■ Dave Greer — “God is Merciful,” about the early 20th century underworld
■ Peggy Reiff Miller — “The Seagoing Cowboys”
■ Ruth Ann Peck and other contributors — “Women Who Shaped America,” essays by members of Wright Writers of Dayton
■ Patricia Sargeant — The Sister Lou mysteries
New holiday books, puzzles, games and gift items will also be featured, plus a $20 gift card with the purchase of $100 of merchandise. A free holiday book catalog, goody bag and refreshments will be offered to all who attend. For more information, email newoldepages@ earthlink.net or call 8323022.
Christmas in Springboro will include the fourth annual Meet the Authors event, Nov. 16, 17, and 18, at the Springboro Historical Museum, 110 S. Main St., Springboro. This year’s author schedule is:
■ Friday, Nov. 16 — 6-7:30 p.m.: Dawn Paul (children’s fantasy novels), J.E. Irvin (mystery, thrillers)
■ Saturday, Nov. 17 — 12:30-2 p.m.: Aliya DalRae, Jeanne Oates Estridge (both paranormal romance)
■ Saturday, Nov. 17 — 2-3:30 p.m.: Mary Mogan (children’s books), Rochelle Bradley (contemporary romance)
■ Sunday, Nov. 18 — 1-2:30 p.m.: John Crusey (humorous short story collection), J.E. Irvin
■ Sunday, Nov. 18 — 2-3:30 p.m.: Davie Essinger (debut novel featuring a long-distance runner as main character), Cathy Essinger (poetry)
Writers’ Workshop
Here’s a great opportunity for a literary end-ofyear donation.
The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop at the University of Dayton has launched a “25K in 25 Days” campaign, which started Nov. 2, thanks to the generosity of a New York City couple who have made a $50,000 challenge gift in honor of the late Erma and Bill Bombeck.
For every dollar raised, the anonymous donors will double it, up to $50,000, to benefit the workshop’s endowment, which is used to keep the workshop affordable for writers, maintain its national caliber and provide funding for new initiatives.
According to a press release from the workshop, the couple said, “Erma was a voice for women who did not have one. Bill helped start the workshop in her name because she appreciated what writers could accomplish with support and encouragement. We’re delighted we can help continue that legacy through our gift.”
Enormously popular, the 2018 workshop sold out in less than five hours and attracted writers from 41 states, three provinces in Canada, and even Madrid, Spain.
“This workshop is powered by the belief in possibilities,” said Teri Rizvi, founder and director of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. “A growing endowment allows us the opportunity to keep the workshop affordable and the flexibility to introduce new initiatives that encourage and inspire writers.”
“Registration fees cover only about half the cost of operating the workshop,” Rizvi added. “To keep the workshop affordable for writers, we need to continue to boost the endowment. The size of the gift doesn’t matter. We’d love to see broad support from those who love the workshop and believe in its future.”
To make an online gift, visit https://alumnicommunity.udayton.edu/donation-bombeck. To donate by phone, call 1-888-2532383. Checks can be mailed to the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 454697056. Donors who work for a matching gift company may be able to double or triple the impact of their gifts; visit https://udayton.edu/advancement/ give/matching-gifts.php or check with your human resources office. For more information about the workshop, visit www. humorwriters.org.
Other literary events
■ Saturday, November 3, 1-2:30 p.m., Miami Township branch (2718 Lyons Rd., Miamisburg) — “Time Management for Writers.” Learn how to make writing and marketing your books a priority, with presenter Colleen Green. She has written two romance/suspense books in the Amber Milestone Series, and she’s working on a young adult paranormal series under the pen name Karen Kasey.
■ Saturday, Nov. 10, 1:30-3 p.m., Main Library (215 E. Third St., Dayton), Bassani Theater — “Slaying the Dragons of Writing.” A panel of published authors discuss the stumbling blocks that harass their work, and how they vanquish them.
■ Sunday, Nov. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., Books & Co. at The Greene — Antioch Writers’ Workshop at University of Dayton (www.antiochwritersworkshop.com) presents a free mini-seminar given by Fredrick Marion on “7 Secrets to Unlocking Your Writing Potential.” Marion is the founder of the arts and literary events listing site, DaytonLit.com, and author of a popular e-newsletter for writers and creators of all types. Learn more about Marion at www.FredrickMarion.com
■ Monday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m., Washington-Centerville Public Library, Woodbourne Library, 6060 Far Hills Ave. — This month’s “2nd Monday Authors” program features T.J. Turner, featuring his novel “Land of Wolves: The Return of Lincoln’s Bodyguard,” and Robert G. Thobaben and his nonfiction book, “Political Ideologies: Left, Center, Right.”
Sharon Short writes historical mysteries under the pen name Jess Montgomery (www. jessmontgomeryauthor. com). Send her column ideas, book club news, or literary events at sharonshort1983@ gmail.com.