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Written by Joan Mauch
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 10:58 |
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DAVENPORT (February 11, 2013 ) ─ Author Joan Mauch will be signing copies of her debut novel, HALIFAX (Whiskey Creek Press, 2013) from 11-2:00 on Saturday, March 2 at The Book Rack’s Davenport store 4764 Elmore Ave. (across from Best Buy) and on the following Saturday, March 9 at the store’s Moline location, 3937 41 Ave.
In her novel, author Joan Mauch spins the chilling tale of a woman who kills a man in self-defense only to discover she enjoyed it and now fears she may be turning into a serial killer. In a review of the book, Michael Romkey, author of I, VAMPIRE and nine other novels writes:
“Eleanor Hurley is a woman leading a life of quiet desperation when a single moment of violence changes everything. Eleanor kills a homicidal man to save a group of children. This lethal act releases Eleanor from her former existence, yet her freedom comes with a price. Eleanor is not repulsed by her capacity for violence, but rather exhilarated by her unsuspected power to take a life. Frightened at the darkness within, Eleanor flees, but cannot run away from herself, or from the troubles that lie ahead in Halifax. Author Joan Mauch delves into the psychology of the average person and discovers that what lies beneath the surface is something complex, disturbing and altogether unexpected.”
Reader Diane W.of Spokane, Wash., calls the plot amazingly topical. “Violence, bullying, murder, psychopaths/sociopaths are in the headlines and in HALIFAX as well.” Referring to the main character, Eleanor Hurley, she writes: “She is a most interesting character. …not worldly-wise at all, a sort of lamb. I recognize parts of myself in Ellie. I think most people will.”
Michael McCarty, author of over 30 books including the recently released CONVERSATIONS WITH KRESKIN says HALIFAX is “a sojourn of discovery spanning two countries from sunny Florida to eastern Canada. Joan Mauch begins her novel-writing career with such an impressive piece of work. Highly, highly recommended.”
Chicago playwright Richard James Zieman writes, “What is keeping me turning the page is the writing. It comforts my senses like a boat floating in perfect rhythm on genteel waves. I am on page 24 and still want to read more because for me, the story has struck a chord. I love psychological thrillers. I like her (Eleanor Hurley), have empathy for her and already find myself rooting for her.”
A native of Illinois, Joan has lived in Washington state, Oregon and Chicago over the course of her life, variously working as a teacher, public aid caseworker, head of a nonprofit housing development corporation, real estate sales agent, public relations executive and vice president of marketing for a national association. Nine years ago Ms. Mauch, a native of the Quad-Cities, relocated from Chicago to Davenport where she divides her time between proofreading at a local newspaper and novel writing. Joan holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in urban studies.
HALIFAX may be purchased as an e-book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Whiskey Creek’s website: whiskeycreekpress.com. Buy the paperback at The Book Rack or order it through Ms. Mauch’s website at: www.joanmauch.com. ### |
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Written by Author House
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 08:36 |
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Carolyn Mitchell shares second book featuring furry friend Riley Chester-field Mouse
HICKMAN, Neb. – In her second imaginative tale featuring Riley Chester-field Mouse, “The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad” (published by AuthorHouse), author Carolyn Mitchell has penned yet another adventure starring the tiny hero.
In “The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad,” Riley joins his friends in an exciting football game using a pumpkin seed as the ball. The comical twists in the game come vibrantly alive through clever rhyme and captivating illustrations by Brenda Timms.
“The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad” is a delightful commentary on competition and sportsmanship that will surely charm even the least of its budding-athlete readers. It is a light-hearted tale that captures a fun and familiar topic in an easy-to-read rhyme, vividly bringing each character and storyline to life.
Mitchell explains that her book is important because she feels the “basic values of friendship and sportsmanship are important to emphasize in an increasingly busy and secular society.”
About the Author and Illustrator
Following a successful nursing career, Carolyn Mitchell now enthusiastically pursues her lifelong interest in writing and poetic expression. Through this series of engaging rhyming tales, she aims to foster a continuing excitement for reading in children of all ages. Mitchell lives on a farm near Hickman, Neb., with her husband, Daryl. Together they’ve raised three daughters and have six grandchildren.
Illustrator Brenda Timms is a gifted and successful artist who expresses her talents through multiple mediums. Equally at ease with oils and acrylics in her paintings, she has also created many amazing sculptures on both small and life-sized scales. After rearing a daughter and son in her native Nebraska countryside, Timms now continues her artistic endeavors in Georgia.
For the latest, follow @authorhouse on Twitter.
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Written by Joan Mauch
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Wednesday, 06 February 2013 09:30 |
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DAVENPORT (February 5, 2013 ) ─ In her debut novel, HALIFAX (Whiskey Creek Press) author Joan Mauch spins the chilling tale of a woman who kills a man in self-defense only to discover she enjoyed it and now fears she may be turning into a serial killer. In a review of the book, Michael Romkey, author of I, VAMPIRE and nine other novels writes:
“Eleanor Hurley is a woman leading a life of quiet desperation when a single moment of violence changes everything. Eleanor kills a homicidal man to save a group of children. This lethal act releases Eleanor from her former existence, yet her freedom comes with a price. Eleanor is not repulsed by her capacity for violence, but rather exhilarated by her unsuspected power to take a life. Frightened at the darkness within, Eleanor flees, but cannot run away from herself, or from the troubles that lie ahead in Halifax. Author Joan Mauch delves into the psychology of the average person and discovers that what lies beneath the surface is something complex, disturbing and altogether unexpected.”
Former librarian Diane Willett of Spokane, Wash., calls the plot amazingly topical. “Violence, bullying, murder, psychopaths/sociopaths are in the headlines and in HALIFAX as well.” Referring to the main character, Eleanor Hurley, she writes: “She is a most interesting character. …not worldly-wise at all, a sort of lamb. I recognize parts of myself in Ellie. I think most people will.”
Michael McCarty the author of over 30 books including the recently released CONVERSATIONS WITH KRESKIN says HALIFAX is “a sojourn of discovery spanning two countries from sunny Florida to eastern Canada. Joan Mauch begins her novel-writing career with such an impressive piece of work. Highly, highly recommended.”
Chicago playwright Richard James Zieman writes, “What is keeping me turning the page is the writing. It comforts my senses like a boat floating in perfect rhythm on genteel waves. I am on page 24 and still want to read more because for me, the story has struck a chord. I love psychological thrillers. I like her (Eleanor Hurley), have empathy for her and already find myself rooting for her.”
A native of Illinois, Joan has lived in Washington state, Oregon and Chicago over the course of her life, variously working as a teacher, public aid caseworker, head of a nonprofit housing development corporation, real estate sales agent, public relations executive and vice president of marketing for a national association. Nine years ago Ms. Mauch a native of the Quad-Cities, relocated from Chicago to Davenport where she divides her time between proofreading at The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus newspapers and novel writing. Joan holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in urban studies.
Joan will be signing copies of HALIFAX from 11-2:00 on Saturday, March 2 at The Book Rack’s Davenport store at 4764 Elmore Ave. (across from Best Buy) and on the following Saturday, March 9 at the store’s Moline location, 3937 41 Ave.
HALIFAX may be purchased as an e-book at Amazon, Barnes & Nobel or Whiskey Creek’s website: whiskeycreekpress.com. Buy the paperback at The Book Rack or order it through Ms. Mauch’s website at: www.joanmauch.com. ### |
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Written by Lynette Kittle
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Wednesday, 30 January 2013 13:09 |
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Meet local author Katie Ganshert at a Quad Cities upcoming local book signing event, celebrating her second novel Wishing on Willows (Waterbrook Press, March 19, 2013) that continues the story in her debut novel Wildflowers from Winter.
The story of Robin Price as she deals with a three-year old son, a struggling café, and fading memories of her late husband, where Ganshert explores if second chances at life and love always involve surrender?
Meet Ganshert at one, or both, book signing events!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
1:00-3:00 PM
Books-A-Million
4000 East 53rd St
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Phone: 563.355.0705
Friday, April 5, 2013
6:30-8:00 PM
Dunn Brothers,
787 Middle Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 563.345.6099
Although fiction, the real-life topics addressed by Ganshert provides readers thought provoking situations such as single-parenting, second chances and surrendering personal plans for God’s plans.
Through Ganshert’s skillful writing, readers are able explore their own life choices and concerns as they journey with the characters through their own situations. |
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Written by Ginny Grimsley
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Saturday, 26 January 2013 10:30 |
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In his book, “Government Control of News: A Constitutional Challenge,” former NBC-TV legal counsel Corydon B. Dunham chronicles the government’s censorship of broadcast news. He warns of a pending proposal that could renew television and radio news censorship and increase official control of local news content.
A new Localism, Balance and Diversity Doctrine would authorize the FCC to revise local news to meet government administration views, Dunham says. Since the FCC is now transferring the broadcast spectrum to the internet, it could potentially control internet local news as well.
“Government Control,” which includes pages of carefully cited references, began as a study at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Smithsonian Institute. Dunham did extensive research of records and witnesses to document the effects of the Fairness Doctrineand other television news censorship.
“The government justified the doctrine as a way to investigate and ensure stations aired opposing viewpoints on issues,” he says. “But if a complaint was made about a view that had been broadcast, the FCC could order that the view be changed or other views presented.”
Failure to comply could result in no license renewal.
In 1987, the FCC revoked the doctrine after the agency and courts found that it deterred news coverage of important issues, imposed censorship, chilled speech and prevented criticism of the administration.
But in 2008, the FCC released a proposed Localism Doctrine to force local TV news to satisfy government’s views on localism, balance and diversity. “It has many of the same characteristics of the old Fairness Doctrine,” Dunham says.
The new rule would have three presidentially-appointed federal commissioners authorized to change news reports and impose penalties, and an official local board for each station that could override the news judgment of local journalists. These boards would recommend loss of broadcast license for violations.
A special 2011 FCC report concluded the new doctrine would violate the public interest, but it remains pending.
About Corydon B. Dunham
Corydon B. Dunham is a Harvard Law School graduate. His “Government Control of News” study was started at the Smithsonian Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and expanded and developed for the Corydon B. Dunham Fellowship for the First Amendment at Harvard Law School. As an NBC executive from 1965 to 1990, Dunham oversaw legal and government matters and Broadcast Standards. “Government Control of News: A Constitutional Challenge” is available on Amazon.com. |
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