Way back when Scott and I were mulling over buying Webster's stationery department as a stand-alone business, we discussed what we could bring into the store that would be different enough from the other stores next door and nearby. What else would blend well with all the pens, paper, journals and other writer's accoutrements? Books! Books would be great, given my proclivity for writing, but we wanted whatever books we brought in to be very special. We decided to concentrate on bringing in local authors, and soon, we had a growing collection!
The decision to support our local authors wasn't hard to make. There are so many talented writers here in the foothills above Pasadena that deserve having their books displayed and sold . There are also many writers out there who are frustrated trying to find a way to get their books published. That's the beauty of Authors Tour USA, a national group that formed from the Artisan Faire held last year at the Santa Anita Racetrack. The brainchild of Wendy Anderson, of W.O.W. Productions; and LaQuetta Shamblee, of Instrumental Women Project; Authors Tour USA provides marketing, networking and promotional support for published
authors, with a focus on independent publishing companies and
self-published authors.
Authors Tour USA will be launching this Saturday, right here at Webster's Fine Stationers! On Saturday, March 30, from 3:00 until 5:00, you will meet four local authors, get their books personalized to you, and will be discussing their different crafts, from self-help to screenwriting. On our speaking roster will be Altadenan Ellen Snortland; Pasadenan Kogi Steven Sakai; Monrovian Adrianne Marie Hall; and L.A,'s Christina Hamlett. This is an incredible line up of experienced, knowledgeable, and prolific writers, that won't be duplicated in Altadena again - until we host the next one!
We invite you to join us for this extra-special event - come join in the learning experience this coming Saturday, enjoy meeting friends new and old, and have a tasty nosh or two - we'll hold a seat for you!
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Have an enjoyable week, friends! We'll be taking a short blogging hiatus and hope you all enjoy our lovely spring holidays. A joyous Passover and Easter to all of you! We'll talk again in a couple of weeks.
Lori and Scott
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