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Member Stephen Manning to speak at veterans program Saturday, Nov. 14

DFWWW — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:20:45 +0000

Stephen Manning will be speaking about his experiences interviewing Texas World War II veterans at the Irving Public Library at 2 p.m. this Saturday. This is a great chance to hear some of the incredible stories from his non-fiction books, The Courage of Common Men and Texans Touched by World War II. Manning interviewed veterans and family members around the state of Texas to collect their memories of the war years.

The Irving Pipe and Drum Honor Guard will perform several numbers, and then Manning will speak. Bob Moffatt will also talk about the Irving Memorial Park Commemorative Brick Program.

Refreshments will be served after the program.

Irving Public Library
801 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060

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Parking is available on the Irving Boulevard and Rock Island side of the building, as well as in the parking garage underneath the Library.

Books will be available for signing, including the very last available copies from the publisher’s warehouse of The Courage of Common Men.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 — Christmas party

DFWWW — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:55:41 +0000

The Wednesday, December 3rd meeting of the DFW Writers’ Workshop will also be the Christmas Party. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to eat or drink to share with the group. Homemade goodies are especially welcome!

The evening will follow the normal routine of reads, we’ll just all have extra joy to impart and sugar to consume.

Saturday, Nov. 22 — The Demon King & I book signing

DFWWW — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:46:40 +0000

Candace Havens will have a book signing party for “The Demon King and I” from 2–4 p.m. at the Legacy Bookstore in Plano.

7300 Dallas Parkway, Suite A120
Plano TX 75024
972–398-9888

This new independent bookstore is just north of Legacy on the right\east side of the Tollway, north of the Williams & Sonoma, south of the parking garage.

There will be a reception which will include wine and cake. Yes, that really does say “wine”.

Wednesday, Nov 12 — Too Many Curses Book Signing

DFWWW — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:40:08 +0000

A. Lee Martinez will have a book signing at the Legacy Book Store in Plano at 7 pm.

Thursday, Nov 13 — Prose, Proms, & Pizza

DFWWW — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:25:01 +0000

Rosemary Clement-Moore is giving a workshop at the Grand Prairie Public Library at 4:30 pm.

So, you’ve got this idea for a book. Or maybe you don’t. It doesn’t matter, because she will give you hints on how to generate ideas, develop them into exciting stories, and get your stories out of your head and onto the page.

Pizza — Door Prizes — Fun — Get a special surprise when you wear your prom wear!

Saturday, Nov. 15 — The Demon King & I book signing

DFWWW — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:12:48 +0000

Candace Havens will have a book release party for “The Demon King and I” at 2 p.m. at the North Richland Hills Barnes & Noble in Hurst.

Oct. 29 is Halloween Read Night!

DFWWW — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:23:02 +0000

Don’t forget to bring your Halloween-themed read this Wednesday night! Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, short stories, poems, it’s all good! It should be an entertaining night of reads at the Workshop.

The only requirement is your entire work must fit into 15 minutes of reading.

For those who aren’t into the Halloween thing, no problem. Regular reads will go on as normal in a side room.

Costumes and food items are welcomed! See you there.