Valley Authors Offer Stories Galore Special to Today Magazine
LOCAL AUTHORS with various Farmington Valley connections have been busy and even prolific in the book world. Here are some of their literary offerings — listed in reverse alphabetical order by the author’s last name: Beth Vrabel The Newspaper Club New-to-town Nellie Murrow is intensely TODAY curious GRANBY about the strange happenings in Sleepy Bear Creek, Maine. An aspiring journalist, Nellie is desperate to discover the truth about the vandalism in the park, but she needs a team to create The Cub Report, the town’s first independent newspaper. Julia Tannenbaum Breaking Free Grace Edwards struggles to return to her normal 16-year-old life. After spending six weeks in a residential treatment facility, she is reunited with her best friend and a boyfriend who adores her. But she soon realizes that the real world is much harder to re-enter than she had anticipated. Now she’s faced with the ultimate dilemma — a choice between relapse and recovery.
Mary K. Savarese Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume Angie Pantera’s world comes to a shocking halt after the news of her husband’s infidelity ruins the celebration of their 25th anniversary. Her life seems to tailspin until serendipity brings her to the Home of the Little Flower, a church-run nursing home where she becomes recreation director. However, Angie’s presence and the purchase of a “magical” bouquet result in strange deaths, and Angie is forced to clear her name as she seeks the truth with a target on her back. Lisa Samia The Nameless and the Faceless Women of the Civil War A collection of 28 poems with 28 accompanying essays. One fascinating subject is Elvira Finch Moore, who married John L. Moore in Virginia nine years before the American Civil War. Elvira’s family history suggests she was a traitor and spy — but for the North or the South? We do not know. For the first time, unknown voices tell their stories of suffering, sacrifice and survival. Samia has served as an Artistin-Residence for the National Parks Arts Foundation.
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Joel Samberg Blowin’ in the Wind Daniel Hillman, a 9-year-old musical prodigy on Long Island, knows he’ll be the first preteen in history to write, arrange and perform his own hit album, even though there are many other things he’d like to do. What Daniel does not know is that life can get in the way. If Daniel’s journey proves anything at all, it’s that life can be as hard and painful as having your insides kicked out, or as simple and carefree as looking up and making a wish. Maybe both.
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Martin Pazzani Secrets Of Aging Well: Get Outside Looking for a life-changing way to stay fit, healthy and active well into your golden years? Want to take charge of the way you age while enjoying a passion that energizes your body, mind and spirit? This novel sheds light on research that shows the pathway to a longer, happier, healthier life. David K. Leff The Breach: Voices Haunting a New England Mill Town An award-winning story of politics, family life, competing redevelopment schemes, gossiping locals and a mother fiercely protecting her children — told in the voice of common objects, from an umbrella to the church steeple clock to a Bridgeport milling machine. How did these everyday things find their voice? Readers may never again look at the ordinary objects around them the same. Leesa Lawson Featured in — Chicken Soup for the Soul: Age is Just A Number Lawson is an award-winning advertising copywriter, and her humorous essay “Forgetting” was chosen from thousands of submissions to be included in this Chicken Soup series book. Carrie Firestone Dress Coded This middle-grade novel tackles a common problem for many girls: dress codes. After a series of unfair dress-coding incidents, Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what’s right, and they’re not backing down. Bruce William Deckert Serengeti Friendship: Soccer Forgiveness continued on next page
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