I AM HONORED THAT ISLAND BOOK NOOK ON SANIBEL ISLAND IS HOSTING A BOOK SIGNING FOR ME ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13 FROM 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM. ISLAND BOOK NOOK IS LOCATED ON PALM RIDGE ROAD AT PERIWINKLE ACROSS FROM CVS PHARMACY. OWNERS MELANIE AND JAN WIFORD ARE EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE. STOP IN AND CHAT!
ON FRIDAY JAN. 15 FROM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM I WILL BE AT FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE IN PUNTA GORDA. THE SPACIOUS HOOKED ON BOOKS BOOKSTORE IS RIGHT ON THE WATER AND THEIR CREATIVITY IS EPITOMIZED BY THE CLEVER NAME OF THEIR STORE. FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE IS A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP, EAT AND STAY.
12/31/09
A NEW YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE BEEN SO KIND TO ME. MY NEWS YEARS RESOLUTION IS TO WORK HARDER TO EARN THE TRUST THAT PEOPLE HAVE PLACED IN ME.
12/1/09
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS
I wish everyone a great holiday season and remember the Christian foundation for Christmas. I will be doing book signings on Sanibel and in Punta Gorda in January. In February I'll be doing signings in Colorado and on Ft. Myers Beach.
I am busy at the keyboard working on the sequel to PEARL OF TAO.
I am busy at the keyboard working on the sequel to PEARL OF TAO.
10/24/09
BOOK SIGNINGS
Charlie will be doing a book signing at FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE in Punta Gorda FL Sunday afternoon Nov. 8,2009.
He will also be doing a book signing at ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS in Ft. Myers on Saturday November 21, 2009
Both signings are affiliated with writers groups so there will be plenty of other great literary works to check out. Both are great opportunities to have a chat with numerous authors.
Possible book signing the weekend of Nov 21-22 at Barnes and Noble Ft. Myers.
He will also be doing a book signing at ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS in Ft. Myers on Saturday November 21, 2009
Both signings are affiliated with writers groups so there will be plenty of other great literary works to check out. Both are great opportunities to have a chat with numerous authors.
Possible book signing the weekend of Nov 21-22 at Barnes and Noble Ft. Myers.
CHARLIE A TEACHER?
Charlie is going to do a little teaching again. He did a program called COURTROOMS TO CLASSROOMS and he also taught students in the paralegal program at Inver Hill College. Now he is doing a couple of short evening programs at ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS in Ft. Myers.
COLORADO UPDATE
A grand time was had by all at the book signings at OFF THE BEATEN PATH in Steamboat and at the POSTE MONTANE in Beaver Creek. PEARL OF TAO is now being stocked in 3 independent bookstores in the Colorado Springs area.
9/1/09
STEAMBOAT!!
I am very excited to announce that I will be doing a reading from PEARL OF TAO and a book signing at OFF THE BEATEN PATH Book Store in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on Sept. 19 starting at 2:00 PM.
I have loved Steamboat and the ski area from the first time Judy and I were there almost 40 years ago. Back then, I bought a cowboy hat at Hartwigs Saddlery on Lincoln Ave(main street) and enjoyed how the American West was blending with international skiers in this unique town. Justifiably, Steamboat has an exciting history from Howelsen Hill and it's long list of fabulous ski jumpers to Billy Kidd,the Olympian, and host of the ski area.
Never to be be forgotten is another Olympian, the man with courage and a heart as big as the West. He died with his ski boots on, Steamboat's own Buddy Werner. His life and his skiing death in an avalanche in Europe makes for a Steamboat tearful smile.
I invite readers to comment on the other great people who have made Steamboat such a dynamic place to be a part of.
I have loved Steamboat and the ski area from the first time Judy and I were there almost 40 years ago. Back then, I bought a cowboy hat at Hartwigs Saddlery on Lincoln Ave(main street) and enjoyed how the American West was blending with international skiers in this unique town. Justifiably, Steamboat has an exciting history from Howelsen Hill and it's long list of fabulous ski jumpers to Billy Kidd,the Olympian, and host of the ski area.
Never to be be forgotten is another Olympian, the man with courage and a heart as big as the West. He died with his ski boots on, Steamboat's own Buddy Werner. His life and his skiing death in an avalanche in Europe makes for a Steamboat tearful smile.
I invite readers to comment on the other great people who have made Steamboat such a dynamic place to be a part of.
8/30/09
BOOK SIGNINGS A SUCCESS
CHARLIE HAD 4 BOOK SIGNINGS DURING AUGUST AND IS VERY PLEASED WITH THE POSITIVE REACTION. OLD FRIENDS AND NEWCOMERS ARE ENTHRALLED WITH THE BOOK.
THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED INCLUDING RICK OF DUST JACKET BOOKS OF HASTINGS, LESLIE AND DENISE OF THE BEST OF TIMES BOOKSTORE AND ESPECIALLY MARCY OF A NOVEL PLACE.
BOOK SIGNINGS ARE FUN FOR THE AUTHOR AND THE READERS.
THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED INCLUDING RICK OF DUST JACKET BOOKS OF HASTINGS, LESLIE AND DENISE OF THE BEST OF TIMES BOOKSTORE AND ESPECIALLY MARCY OF A NOVEL PLACE.
BOOK SIGNINGS ARE FUN FOR THE AUTHOR AND THE READERS.
FRONT PAGE NEWS
THE OSSEO MAPLE GROVE PRESS ON AUGUST 19, 2009 RAN A FRONT PAGE FEATURE ARTICLE ABOUT CHARLIE AND PEARL OF TAO. IT INCLUDED A LARGE 4'X3' COLOR PHOTO OF CHARLIE AND REPORTER ASHLEY KLEIN STARTED THE ARTICLE BY WRITING "OSSEO HAS ANOTHER CLAIM TO FAME." THE FRONT PAGE WAS 6 COLUMN INCHES AND THE STORY CONTINUED ON THE INSIDE WITH ANOTHER 12 COLUMN INCHES AND FEATURED THE BOOK COVER. THE SAME EDITION FEATURED A QUARTER PAGE AD PROMOTING THE BOOK SIGNING ON AUGUST 22.
THIS IS THE THIRD ARTICLE THIS MONTH, THE LARGEST BEING 45 COLUMN INCHES IN THE HASTINGS STAR GAZETTE. CHARLIE IS VERY PLEASED WITH THE GREAT COVERAGE HE HAS BEEN GETTING AND WISHES TO THANK THE STAFF OF ALL THREE NEWSPAPERS.
THIS IS THE THIRD ARTICLE THIS MONTH, THE LARGEST BEING 45 COLUMN INCHES IN THE HASTINGS STAR GAZETTE. CHARLIE IS VERY PLEASED WITH THE GREAT COVERAGE HE HAS BEEN GETTING AND WISHES TO THANK THE STAFF OF ALL THREE NEWSPAPERS.
8/6/09
UPCOMING EVENTS
Charlie has a number of book signings coming up
August 15, 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM AT THE BEST OF TIMES BOOKSTORE AT 425 WEST 3RD IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RED WING.
August 22, 10:00 AM TO NOON AT THE NOVEL PLACE, ON HWY 81 IN OSSEO, NEXT TO THE NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE.
August 22 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT THE DUST JACKET BOOKSTORE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. CHARLIE WILL BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN HASTINGS HISTORY!!
August 15, 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM AT THE BEST OF TIMES BOOKSTORE AT 425 WEST 3RD IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RED WING.
August 22, 10:00 AM TO NOON AT THE NOVEL PLACE, ON HWY 81 IN OSSEO, NEXT TO THE NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE.
August 22 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT THE DUST JACKET BOOKSTORE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. CHARLIE WILL BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN HASTINGS HISTORY!!
AUGUST 6 A BIG DAY
Charlie has a book signing scheduled for August 6, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at THE DUST JACKET in historic downtown Hastings. Rick Simonson, the owner, anticipates a large turnout.
THE REPUBLICAN EAGLE will probably run a newspaper article today about PEARL OF TAO based on two interviews of Charlie conducted by reporter Jon Swedlien.
THE REPUBLICAN EAGLE will probably run a newspaper article today about PEARL OF TAO based on two interviews of Charlie conducted by reporter Jon Swedlien.
KDWA RADIO INTERVIEWS CHARLIE
The "A" radio station of the Twin Cities, KDWA, interviewed Charlie on August 6, 2009. VINNIE, Community Affairs Director, conducted a live on the air interview for about 40 minutes. The conversation was lively and light hearted. Years ago, Vinnie had been a student in a program Charlie had conducted for middle schoolers called COURTROOMS TO CLASSROOMS. The subjects covered were wide ranging and Vinnie was able to get out some golden nuggets about Charlie and PEARL OF TAO.
STAR GAZETTE FEATURE ARTICLE
The Star Gazette newspaper carried a feature article about Charlie and PEARL OF TAO in it's July 30, 2009 edition. The front page proclaimed "DIEMER PENS MYSTERY" and referred the reader to an inside page. The article was multi-columned with a large photo of Charlie. The feature article quoted extensively from the in person interview that reporter Jane Lightbourn conducted the previous week. A number of people contacted Charlie about the reporter's great writing style.
6/15/09
DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL LAUDS PEARL
ON SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2009, CHARLIE WAS THE THE FEATURED AREA AUTHOR IN THE BOOK SECTION OF THE NEWS-JOURNAL. THE ARTICLE INCLUDED A PICTURE OF THE BOOK COVER AND A SUMMARY. THE ARTICLE WAS EXCEPTIONALLY COMPLIMENTARY WHEN IT REPORTED: "READERS HAVE PROCLAIMED THAT CHARLIE WRITES LIKE JOHN GRISHAM BECAUSE BOTH WERE ATTORNEYS. HIS CREATION OF MONIQUE MORITZ, AN ECCENTRIC, PAMPERED WINE AFICIONADO WHO DRINKS FROM THE CHALICE OF CULTURE, EXEMPLIFIES HIS MASTERFUL WRITING STYLE." CHARLIE IS ELATED OVER THE FINE COVERAGE.
5/27/09
DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL TO FEATURE CHARLIE
I WAS JUST NOTIFIED BY KAREN GALLAGHER, BOOKS EDITOR OF THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL THAT I WILL BE THE FEATURED AREA AUTHOR IN THE SUNDAY BOOK SECTION ON JUNE 14, 2009. I AM VERY EXCITED AND PLEASED AT THIS HONOR.
NEWS PRESS REPORTS ON PEARL
The Ft. Myers News Press included PEARL OF TAO in their Sunday magazine TROPICALIA on May 17, 2009. My thanks to Dayna of the News Press for the coverage. The book continues to sell well on Lovers Key, Ft. Myers Beach and Sanibel.
3/27/09
Article in Vail Daily
On Thursday March 19, 2009, The Vail Daily published an article about Charlie and PEARL OF TAO. It was a question an answer style article with a picture of Charlie outside THE BOOKWORM BOOKSTORE in Edwards, Colorado, the premier bookstore in the Vail Valley. The article featured the Colorado connections to the novel and can be found at vaildaily.com.
3/15/09
CHARLIE AND THE PEARL ARE FEATURED
The current issue of Ft Myers Magazine has a full page article about Charlie and THE PEARL OF TAO. The magazine focuses on the arts in Southwest Florida. Charlie feels honored to be featured. Check it out at www.ftmyersmagazine.com.
2/23/09
First book signing in Daytona Beach area
Charlie will be signing PEARL OF TAO at THE BOOK RACK 3818 Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange on Saturday March 7 from 11 until 2. It promises to be a fun event as Daytona Beach's world famous BIKE WEEK will be roaring. The Harley's and the leather will parade down Clyde Morris and the rest of the Daytona Beach area.
2/17/09
Suspense a common element
Hi Charlie,
I just finished your book and I enjoyed it very much. I enjoy John Grisham's books and this one has the same type of suspense in it. Suspense must be a common element among attorneys!
Now I have a question. I read on the website that the Pearl is now stored in a bank vault in Colorado Springs, CO. How did it end up there and what is the future for it? Who owns it and how did they manage to get it?
Good luck with this book and your future books. I hope I get to read them too.
I noticed that you are in the Ft. Myers and Sanibel areas now doing book signings. I wish you many books to sign.
Wanda
2/15/09
COLORADO WARMLY WELCOMES CHARLIE AND PEARL
Charlie graciously thanks the owners of the POSTE MONTANE LODGE at Beaver Creek Colorado for hosting a a very succesful meet the author and book signing on Feb. 10. People were excited and animated conversation flowed into the evening. Everyone experienced a grand time.
In it's Feb 13 edition, the VAIL MOUNTAINEER daily newspaper featured an article and a large 8x7 photo of Charlie announcing that the BOOKWORM bookstore of Edwards (near Vail and Beaver Creek) is stocking THE PEARL.
In Steamboat Springs the highly acclaimed bookstore, OFF THE BEATEN PATH now carries The Pearl on the shelves.
In it's Feb 13 edition, the VAIL MOUNTAINEER daily newspaper featured an article and a large 8x7 photo of Charlie announcing that the BOOKWORM bookstore of Edwards (near Vail and Beaver Creek) is stocking THE PEARL.
In Steamboat Springs the highly acclaimed bookstore, OFF THE BEATEN PATH now carries The Pearl on the shelves.
1/26/09
Happenings on Ft Myers Beach and Sanibel
Charlie will be leading a book discussion on Wed. Jan. 28, 2009 starting at 1:30 PM at the Ft Myers Beach Library.
On Thurs. Jan 29 he will be doing a book signing at the Beach Book Nook at Santini Plaza on Ft. Myers Beach from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
On Friday between 4:00Pm and 6:00 PM he will be doing a reading at THE BEAN on Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.
On Thurs. Jan 29 he will be doing a book signing at the Beach Book Nook at Santini Plaza on Ft. Myers Beach from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
On Friday between 4:00Pm and 6:00 PM he will be doing a reading at THE BEAN on Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.
1/1/09
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