tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71426617215546229312024-03-19T04:06:46.443-07:00Red River Pulpwood QueensThe Shreveport area chapter of the largest "meeting and discussing" book club in the worldCareyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-7598164851359570692011-09-06T06:45:00.000-07:002011-09-06T06:46:31.563-07:00Official Pulpwood Queen Newsletter - September 2011<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/63779067/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-1vuhz1fnkd807u19liz5" height="true" ratio="0.772727272727273" scrolling="no" id="doc_26936" width="100%" frameborder="0"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-50879418844459469872011-08-29T09:30:00.000-07:002011-08-29T17:50:44.881-07:00Louisiana Poet Laureate Julie Kane Joining Us in November!<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPPBugz2vs06IZnzULq9OHa3TEkKfj49xjwTLK7xg8Q34M2ub-bCjziAkwJTq1LS_glaS8VdRi7SSbX_y5oSixHaggUJo9j8AmE-e22o5k8GgHjkgt9lRvlh-gu8BaCnQLraOteKAZAfo/s1600/juliebio1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPPBugz2vs06IZnzULq9OHa3TEkKfj49xjwTLK7xg8Q34M2ub-bCjziAkwJTq1LS_glaS8VdRi7SSbX_y5oSixHaggUJo9j8AmE-e22o5k8GgHjkgt9lRvlh-gu8BaCnQLraOteKAZAfo/s200/juliebio1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646316859532167362" /></a><b>Save the Date!</b><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >Louisiana Poet Laureate Julie Kane</span>, special guest</i></b></div><div>RRPQ <b>November 29</b> meeting</div><div><b>Ristorante Guiseppe</b></div><div><b>6:30pm</b></div><div><div>
<br /><div>Recently, Natchitoches poet and English professor <a href="http://www.juliekanepoet.com/index2.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Julie Kane</b></span></a>, was selected as the 2011-2013<b> Louisiana Poet Laureate</b>. She is the author of <i>Jazz Funeral</i>; <i>Rhythm & Booze</i>; and<i> Body and Soul</i>, collections of poetry that celebrates all that is New Orleans. She also contributed to the extraordinary new book <b><i>New Orleans: Wha</i></b><b><i>t Can't Be Lost</i></b>, where she joins other notable Louisiana authors in remembering the things, good and bad, about the Crescent City. One of her poems from her book <i>J</i><i>azz Funeral</i> is currently featured on the <b><a href="http://www.louisianapoetryproject.org/poems/kanPa.php">Louisiana </a></b><a href="http://www.louisianapoetryproject.org/poems/kanPa.php"><b>Poetry Project </b></a>online.</div></div><div>
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<br /></span></div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-20624889070857013902011-08-24T11:42:00.000-07:002011-08-24T12:02:38.364-07:00An Evening With The Belle Of All Things Southern<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2yBK0r80JfYGVCnMNbPV5E7XdeeJ9xfGmSUDt2epuBBdd7HmSmW7GUsFPyPlY3ajEtvoadjH1I3spFhvLXehY6LWSBkR2WR_7HR1upnuZ_OUXlS9TOWz9bEyoO3G7C37Ny93E2APPPv_/s1600/IMG_1491.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2yBK0r80JfYGVCnMNbPV5E7XdeeJ9xfGmSUDt2epuBBdd7HmSmW7GUsFPyPlY3ajEtvoadjH1I3spFhvLXehY6LWSBkR2WR_7HR1upnuZ_OUXlS9TOWz9bEyoO3G7C37Ny93E2APPPv_/s200/IMG_1491.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644495099432580306" /></a>It's not every day that fine dining and spectacular storytelling come together to create a memorable evening for a handful of book club ladies. In Shreveport last night, however, we Red River Pulpwood Queens were elated to have author and funny lady <b><a href="http://www.allthingssouthern.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Shellie Rushing Tomlinson</span></a></b> join us for dinner at <b>Ristorante Guiseppe</b>. With plenty of copies of her new book in tow, Shellie not only regaled us with funny southernisms and stories about everything from Paula Deen to Auburn football, she also shared her thoughts regarding her deep faith in God, the Mississippi River flooding, and how very much her readers mean to her. <div>
<br /></div><div>Shellie will be a featured author at the October 29th <a href="http://www.louisianabookfestival.org/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Louisiana Book Festival</span></a> in Baton Rouge promoting her new book <i><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sue-ellens-girl-aint-fat-she-just-weighs-heavy-shellie-rushing-tomlinson/1100171517?ean=9780425240854&itm=1&usri=shellie%2brushing%2btomlinson">Sue Ellen's Girl Aint Fat She Just Weighs Heavy</a></i> as well as her highly popular webcasts, radio shows, and blogs! Visit <a href="http://www.allthingssouthern.com/"><b>All Things Southern</b></a> or find Shellie on Facebook!</div><div>
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<br /></div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-70383845447505404972011-08-24T11:35:00.000-07:002011-08-24T11:37:43.319-07:00The 2011 Louisiana Book Festival Author Line-Up
<br /><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/63007696/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-1xm7slme1sca8zx2k63j" height="true" ratio="0.772727272727273" scrolling="no" id="doc_68951" width="100%" frameborder="0"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-2300285410032527162011-08-11T09:57:00.000-07:002011-08-11T10:08:13.400-07:00The Help on the Big Screen - This Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoVmDlkaQJDkn5wAY06TvyJ0vY9jwPn_j_XwUpIKBXbyh-SU55ESq75bACkAyXpEQIzfHLMLOxTYrQVObSYYbf3Fh6s9V2whty9WiPBHfHq7O4G_IZL06BhtANYE1PvKWuUgY-YeseNV9/s1600/the-help.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoVmDlkaQJDkn5wAY06TvyJ0vY9jwPn_j_XwUpIKBXbyh-SU55ESq75bACkAyXpEQIzfHLMLOxTYrQVObSYYbf3Fh6s9V2whty9WiPBHfHq7O4G_IZL06BhtANYE1PvKWuUgY-YeseNV9/s200/the-help.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639645130098003458" /></a><div>It's finally that time! <b>Kathryn Stockett's</b> highly praised novel <i>The Help</i> will be in theaters everywhere this weekend! Whether you see it with a group of great friends or alone with a bucket of popcorn, take a couple of hours of leisure and make it a RRPQ assignment! I want to know what you think of the movie! Let's discuss it during the next meeting!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >How well do you know Kathryn Stockett?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; "></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">Kathryn Stockett goes by the nickname "Kitty," but she won't mind if you call her Kathryn.
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<br /></p></span></i></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">Skeeter and Constantine's relationship and Mae Mobley and Aibileen's are inspired by Stockett's relationship with the black woman who cared for her as a child, Demetrie.</p></span></i></span></li></ul><div>
<br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">The British cover of The Help features a photo of two black women in white maid's uniforms on either side of a little white girl in a pushchair (a stroller for big-kids). The photo is from The National Congress archives, and was considered too controversial for the US cover. Why do you think that is? </p></span></i></span></li></ul><div>
<br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Actress Octavia Spencer has been cast as Minny. This is a good thing, because Minny was actually inspired by Spencer, who is friends with Stockett.</span></i></span></li></ul><div>
<br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">Stockett never imagined her book as a bestseller and says she might have written it differently if she had known that gazillions of people would read it! </p></span></i></span></li></ul><div>
<br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">The film version of The Help is a collaboration between Stockett and several of her childhood friends, also natives of Mississippi.</p></span></i></span></li></ul><div>
<br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-right: 10px; display: inline !important; ">Nearly fifty literary agents rejected The Help. It took Stockett five years to find one to represent her. Bet those rejecters are crying now – every time they look at the bestseller lists.</p></span></i></span></li></ul><p></p></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>
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After having to cancel our July meeting, I just wanted to keep you up to date on what's coming up. Of course, if you watch any kind of tv, you will know that Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel-turned movie <b>The Help</b> will be in theaters on August 12! If you want to go as a group, just let me know!<div><br /></div><div>Also, hold on to your hats, <b><a href="http://www.allthingssouthern.com/index.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Shellie Rushing Tomlinson</span></a></b>, author of <i>Suck Your Stomach In & Put Some Color</i> on and the newest <i>Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy </i>will be joining us for our August meeting! Get ready for some laughs on August 23rd at 6:30pm at Columbia Cafe! I hope you can all make it!</div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-59255475023665801992011-05-25T10:58:00.000-07:002011-05-25T11:07:41.352-07:00Hurry Less, Worry Less...The Podcast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21SUfUJGl4zax9xoBfk5sQ6ZSUY-jkOyqKyst45USK2ZV-79j3vBYk-Lg1h-VORubE6g9UT8V45yWJVSrmZLf5q55fm44VLd24d47T1I6wZeBTyVMlVxRwgIG0zbscP1_1NgwtCWQpnCp/s1600/hurry+less.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21SUfUJGl4zax9xoBfk5sQ6ZSUY-jkOyqKyst45USK2ZV-79j3vBYk-Lg1h-VORubE6g9UT8V45yWJVSrmZLf5q55fm44VLd24d47T1I6wZeBTyVMlVxRwgIG0zbscP1_1NgwtCWQpnCp/s200/hurry+less.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610715407980486194" /></a>What do you get when you type in <b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Judy Christie</span></b>'s name in an <b>iTunes</b> search engine? A <i>Hurry Less, Worry Less for Families </i><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hurry-less-worry-less/id435253514">Podcast</a>, of course! Free episodes of encouragement and tips that are short enough for the busiest mom. Subscribe and get one episode a week! <div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to pick up her many books at a bookstore near you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have I mentioned that she's a Red River Pulpwood Queen?</div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-26103897157735186012011-05-25T10:41:00.000-07:002011-05-25T10:48:21.557-07:00Sue Ellen's Facebook Party and We're Invited!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleBEhd9rkrRE_FOJVNmeosLmUo_eC2OE0kIstEYtN_NLCti4eydQ67P75kagJyL9Hc5WYRQS3h1K2i3tl5uVIrTGw2SHGIzPbBMUjfKoE5BF7ILaKj7EzY3XDkux-AZoCvkDKYzbG9EgU/s1600/Sue+Ellen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleBEhd9rkrRE_FOJVNmeosLmUo_eC2OE0kIstEYtN_NLCti4eydQ67P75kagJyL9Hc5WYRQS3h1K2i3tl5uVIrTGw2SHGIzPbBMUjfKoE5BF7ILaKj7EzY3XDkux-AZoCvkDKYzbG9EgU/s200/Sue+Ellen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610710552572468354" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">To celebrate the release of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span">, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is hosting a Southern style shin-dig! Join her on <b>June 2nd at 5:00 PM PST (6 MST, 7 CST, 8 EST)</b>!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">She'll be dishing on Bubba Whispering, debunking the Big Boned Theory, and how to manage going Straight Running Crazy. If you don't know what any of that is, then be sure to pick up a copy of the book (Not necessary to join the fun! Who knows - y</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">ou might win a copy!) and join her at 5:00 pm on June 2nd at the <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Things-Southern/140073399370132?sk=wall">All Things Southern Facebook page. </a></b><br /><br />And tell your friends - She's giving away copies of her books and some great gift certificates.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></span></div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-50936652136422167492011-05-09T09:35:00.000-07:002011-05-09T09:51:00.767-07:00Queen Michelle, Here There and Everywhere!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVQcK2Oq5KTndMf0JrlwiZDknQ0OoaPmyVJvBgfwwPDnibuotu9-hIwI17e6U1uLShd-NoYzJ9LpDY6x2pYG-7-95ObBCqhCL36f5urcxMnOo0JS8OxVa0EequLtiDKriFoRRYwvGJIfu/s1600/Family+Circle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVQcK2Oq5KTndMf0JrlwiZDknQ0OoaPmyVJvBgfwwPDnibuotu9-hIwI17e6U1uLShd-NoYzJ9LpDY6x2pYG-7-95ObBCqhCL36f5urcxMnOo0JS8OxVa0EequLtiDKriFoRRYwvGJIfu/s200/Family+Circle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604756400544610066" /></a>Red River Pulpwood <b>Queen Michelle McCrary</b> is a devoted wife, mom, and then some. But did you know that she is a writer? Yes, Michelle, I said WRITER. She is currently contributing to the local <a href="http://www.theminutemag.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Minute Magazine</span></b></a>, covering the newest popular sport, roller derby. She also edited the horror short story anthology <i>Dead Set: A Zombie Anthology</i> along with Joe McKinney. This book just won third place in the <a href="http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1442"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Independent Publisher Book Awards</span> </b></a>in the category of horror! <div><br /></div><div>Her entire family is one to talk about. Veteran dad, 2 smart boys who have won awards in Kung Fu, and of course Michelle, who hosts the <b>Shreveport Zombie Walk</b> each year to bring in food for the area food banks. Active in their church and community, it is no wonder that <a href="http://www.familycircle.com/family-fun/travel/shreveport-louisiana/?page=4"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Family Circle Magazine</span></b></a> <i>(read article here)</i> chose to spotlight the McCrarys in the current, June 2011, issue. Find it on newsstands now! Congrats Queen Michelle!</div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-28640934293332800712011-05-06T17:13:00.001-07:002011-05-06T17:17:38.030-07:00R.W. Norton Gallery Rare Book Library To Open<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzw-ur-4FesvQHAASgPSC_d2vwW-YcWUiGXqQplmk-f-4loyMF_Ml1j2pV8bOUOv_mWIwhEn0VRe2eKVlaMVfL-KaP9UVFUt2Q5yQ5JrRvxPFIknXOwGp-CgJwJK-5HqsspaIor2GrE0b/s1600/rw-norton-art-gallery.jpg.380x380_q85.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzw-ur-4FesvQHAASgPSC_d2vwW-YcWUiGXqQplmk-f-4loyMF_Ml1j2pV8bOUOv_mWIwhEn0VRe2eKVlaMVfL-KaP9UVFUt2Q5yQ5JrRvxPFIknXOwGp-CgJwJK-5HqsspaIor2GrE0b/s200/rw-norton-art-gallery.jpg.380x380_q85.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603760886667054050" /></a><a href="http://shreveport.blogspot.com/2011/05/opening-soon-rare-book-library-at-rw.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>Shreveport Blog</i></span></a>, created by local "man about town" Robert Trudeau has reported that the<b> R.W. Norton Gallery of Art</b> is to open a rare book library this summer, highlight being John James Audubon's "The Birds of America". Read the full article <a href="http://shreveport.blogspot.com/2011/05/opening-soon-rare-book-library-at-rw.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >here</span></b></a>.Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-13615832786447809832011-04-28T13:43:00.000-07:002011-04-28T13:46:53.447-07:00Shellie Rushing Tomlinson - Barnes & Noble Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUksizC2DbB_4pi0T7vvALLKu-lEr3VnoOwosM-sZykhVVzgx1HDXhDVjVal8XO7OEd0z5Gz507ju-IlSP6nKYwikGlNSbBtdWXZ1QkSmxXyfRV2Nn_9p4-IRwWfabDebkXxzMDyoKKTs/s1600/Sue+Ellen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUksizC2DbB_4pi0T7vvALLKu-lEr3VnoOwosM-sZykhVVzgx1HDXhDVjVal8XO7OEd0z5Gz507ju-IlSP6nKYwikGlNSbBtdWXZ1QkSmxXyfRV2Nn_9p4-IRwWfabDebkXxzMDyoKKTs/s200/Sue+Ellen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600738043478349170" /></a>Don't miss author and funny lady <b>Shellie Rushing Tomlinson</b> at the <i>Youree Drive Barnes & Noble</i> on <b><span class="Apple-style-span" >May 14 at 6:00pm</span></b>. She will be signing copies of her newest book, <i><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Sue-Ellens-Girl-Aint-Fat-She-Just-Weighs-Heavy/Shellie-Rushing-Tomlinson/e/9780425240854/?itm=1&USRI=sue+ellen%27s+girl+ain%27t+fat%2c+she+just+weighs+heavy"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Sue Ellen's Girl Aint Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy</span></a></i>. She will also be joining the RRPQs for our August meeting! Stay tuned for more info!Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-59550735546056613322011-04-23T15:36:00.001-07:002011-04-23T15:36:36.776-07:00Shakespeare Tragedy (a comedy)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/V2CjZgjLKNw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-80466667579796963662011-04-11T08:00:00.000-07:002011-04-11T08:05:53.141-07:00Pulpwood Queens Favorite Does It Again<a href="http://www.allthingssouthern.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Shellie Rushing Tomlinson</span></b></a>, The Belle of All Things Southern, is gracing us with yet another book chock full of funny stories and "advice" for Southern ladies. Praised by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, <i>Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy</i> is a must have! Just check out the trailer!<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TIboycEP5Hk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-92015376815695488522011-04-07T10:51:00.000-07:002011-04-07T11:07:01.592-07:00Literary Events In Shreveport<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eB9u4Ma1cK1NxgLgP4jmJdY5UOrf1UHKlEZ0F38dMXbfV2lYdwy9WbnC8aQP_u_CV9HRIdJ4YqxNyp9xjnhmd6s35Fhm1_BTYNQa8gP7EzJJZ7H-fB7icV1lE9Hzv6InRYxllozXUaw2/s1600/j0321035.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eB9u4Ma1cK1NxgLgP4jmJdY5UOrf1UHKlEZ0F38dMXbfV2lYdwy9WbnC8aQP_u_CV9HRIdJ4YqxNyp9xjnhmd6s35Fhm1_BTYNQa8gP7EzJJZ7H-fB7icV1lE9Hzv6InRYxllozXUaw2/s200/j0321035.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592901476394573474" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Authors in April</span></b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >April 15, 2011</span></div><div>Pioneer Heritage Center (LSUS campus)</div><div>1:00-3:00pm</div><div><b>FREE</b></div><div>Features: <b>Charlotte Hays</b> co-author with<b> Gayden Mecalf</b> on<i> "Being Dead is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral" </i><span class="Apple-style-span" >(Carey's note: this book is great!!)</span></div><div>Luncheon: Sam's Town Casino April 16, $40 per person. Contact Marty Young at 318-797-5339 for tickets or more information.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Book Signing</span></b></div><div><b><i>"My Cloven Feet" </i>by Chris Jay</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Saturday, April 9, 2011</span></div><div>Shreve Memorial Library- Broadmoor Branch</div><div>1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport</div><div><b>FREE</b></div><div>Features: Local author Chris Jay will read and sign his short story collection. Books will be available for purchase at $10 each.</div><div>Fore more information call 318-272-1696 or email chris-jay318@gmail.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Book Signing</span></b></div><div><b>"Shelby's Secret" by Eydie Comeaux</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thursday, April 14, 2011</span></div><div>Shreve Memorial Library - Broadmoor Branch</div><div>1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport</div><div><b>FREE</b></div><div>Features: Eydie Comeaux will be reading and signing her novel. Books will be available for purchase at $5 each. More information 318-869-0120.<br /><br /></div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-86178802269173181842011-03-30T08:57:00.000-07:002011-03-30T09:06:29.253-07:00Christian Writer's Conference - This Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0GPHszqa6mWswTcV34ah0Ty4SCTS9Y76CVpAz5lJ9jpKtx9sfKouhmefoHu5yET6F6yWZ3cpIqtqDGQtXWyQQglUKQFF5NliOg0iKQNUA9NOkgrBu0udLNhrmKZ9N65bbHJygoN88G61/s1600/Christian-Writers-Conference-Logo-e1296595034632.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0GPHszqa6mWswTcV34ah0Ty4SCTS9Y76CVpAz5lJ9jpKtx9sfKouhmefoHu5yET6F6yWZ3cpIqtqDGQtXWyQQglUKQFF5NliOg0iKQNUA9NOkgrBu0udLNhrmKZ9N65bbHJygoN88G61/s200/Christian-Writers-Conference-Logo-e1296595034632.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589902812631282050" /></a>The <a href="http://www.bentonunited.org/cwc-registration"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>2011 Christian Writer's Conference</b></span></a> is this Friday and Saturday. RRPQ <b>Connie Cox</b> has worked very hard to pull this event together for those who are interested in writing, regardless of genre. Authors include, but are not limited to: <i>Dave and Neta Jackson of the Yada Yada Prayer Group, Lenora Worth, Shelia Goss, Kathy Patrick, Ken Norton and more.</i><div><br /></div><div>$25 - Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm</div><div>Benton United Methodist Church</div><div>Benton, LA<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>FOX 33</b> - <b><a href="http://www.kmsstv.com/events/christian-writers-conference"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Article</span></a></b></div></div><div><b>KTAL 6 - <a href="http://arklatexhomepage.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&wherefrom=mini&evid=151086&Itemid=4936"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Article</span></a></b></div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-75498043879904051412011-03-23T09:57:00.000-07:002011-03-23T10:04:54.656-07:00RRPQ April Meeting Scheduled<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1r7MPfKWkAgiIQXhttjzmOnuR7GK-Pdz2WdJq3BzXKhAb0fwEK2QOmlaQIJm4Q4aDUZK1JLzgDELMSEJi1AZ9vDdxIhlm-wU4WMor39c4-QF_VlCcIhb6g3RHVdsv17iqAV-0K9Avd7GQ/s1600/goodness+gracious+green.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1r7MPfKWkAgiIQXhttjzmOnuR7GK-Pdz2WdJq3BzXKhAb0fwEK2QOmlaQIJm4Q4aDUZK1JLzgDELMSEJi1AZ9vDdxIhlm-wU4WMor39c4-QF_VlCcIhb6g3RHVdsv17iqAV-0K9Avd7GQ/s200/goodness+gracious+green.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587320767908352962" /></a><b>RRPQ April Meeting</b><div>Where: Bistro Byronz, (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bistro+Byronz,+Line+Avenue,+Shreveport,+LA&aq=1&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.188995,77.519531&ie=UTF8&hq=Bistro+Byronz,&hnear=Line+Ave,+Shreveport,+Louisiana&ll=32.451766,-93.74651&spn=0.036938,0.075703&z=14"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >map</span></i></a>)</div><div>When: April 28, 2011</div><div>Time: 6:30pm</div><div><br /></div><div>We will be discussing Lisa See's novel <i>Shanghai Girls</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >*</span></b>Special guest will be author and RRPQ member <span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><a href="http://www.judychristie.com/">Judie Christie</a></b> </span>as she talks about her Green series. <i>Goodness Gracious Green</i> is a bonus book for April and can be purchased at the Barnes & Noble on Youree Drive. Judie's schedule is packed to the max, so don't miss this chance to chat with Shreveport's newest big name author!</div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-54752258642072634672011-03-22T14:01:00.000-07:002011-03-22T14:11:56.314-07:00Arkansas Literary Festival Schedule Released<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bK569w26B8zqutQglpvEt-eh_F5PzuWRtEuX9yzas0PvH22NxYxdfGWnR0dQhbkr8Da1-9t78UM_1xN3XdvKxaCzV-OODlR9o0vv1Oaj7cB-od9D7nG1WTKGBM6jVrjpsT8c4TOppue5/s1600/program2011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bK569w26B8zqutQglpvEt-eh_F5PzuWRtEuX9yzas0PvH22NxYxdfGWnR0dQhbkr8Da1-9t78UM_1xN3XdvKxaCzV-OODlR9o0vv1Oaj7cB-od9D7nG1WTKGBM6jVrjpsT8c4TOppue5/s200/program2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012996292580434" /></a>The <b><span class="Apple-style-span" >2011 Arkansas Literary Festival</span></b> schedule has now been released! This year's festival (in Little Rock) features Charlaine Harris, Peter S. Beagle of the classic <i>The Last Unicorn</i>, Kevin Brockmeier, Eleanor Brown of <i>The Weird Sisters</i>, and an evening with David Sedaris. <div><br /></div><div>Print schedule <b><a href="http://www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" >here</span></a></b>.</div>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-41521214764725164302011-02-26T10:23:00.000-08:002011-02-26T10:24:30.597-08:00RRPQ February Newsletter<object id="doc_610838332209306" name="doc_610838332209306" height="600" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=49557966&access_key=key-8tvvqh7mp1h8eje0iwz&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_610838332209306" name="doc_610838332209306" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=49557966&access_key=key-8tvvqh7mp1h8eje0iwz&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-49877805878418055342011-02-10T12:06:00.000-08:002011-02-10T12:10:49.994-08:00RRPQ Makes the Shreveport Times!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6BMwruYST_x1jiLfr0iKuY-TkEfGFqUG4vmHmAX2rEkWi7HAz2NPomz601FtXIp7dQaLBx61aFB5WZ3JvV-0R6K7rSB8czc9wXOXXZCJ4xzHPZprInW15IbxbUwK_ht7C6U0tgGZ9HlN/s1600/shreveport+times.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6BMwruYST_x1jiLfr0iKuY-TkEfGFqUG4vmHmAX2rEkWi7HAz2NPomz601FtXIp7dQaLBx61aFB5WZ3JvV-0R6K7rSB8czc9wXOXXZCJ4xzHPZprInW15IbxbUwK_ht7C6U0tgGZ9HlN/s200/shreveport+times.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572155281024605266" /></a>The <b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Red River Pulpwood Queens</span></b> have been mentioned in the <i>Briefly</i> portion of the <b>Shreveport Times</b> newspaper! We have been noted as being a part of the new <b>Beauty and the Book Show</b> with Kathy Patrick. Read the article <a href="http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110210/LIVING/102100305/Briefly"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >HERE</span></b></a>.Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-69257405706426728572011-02-09T12:37:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:38:31.189-08:00In Case You Missed It...Here is the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Beauty and the Book Show</span></b> episode of author <i>Helen Simonson</i> speaking via Skype with the Red River Pulpwood Queens! Straight from my living room! Enjoy.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5rHS1bo9BEs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-89559138030312867742011-02-09T12:33:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:35:36.770-08:00Can You Believe It?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJU2_92xqNOcwrsMs9pOeOuyOohcquxIz5Kq1-kNAXjx6EmmybDV7HqXwEKGyFKZnMdIra7X5UALO_9R169Jh2WRkpgbaFM_8HZyWB9IxW4UmnxxQOK9xDhSKVBGxCZRZ1zVeSmiuSCGg/s1600/Beauty+and+the+Book+Billboard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJU2_92xqNOcwrsMs9pOeOuyOohcquxIz5Kq1-kNAXjx6EmmybDV7HqXwEKGyFKZnMdIra7X5UALO_9R169Jh2WRkpgbaFM_8HZyWB9IxW4UmnxxQOK9xDhSKVBGxCZRZ1zVeSmiuSCGg/s200/Beauty+and+the+Book+Billboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571790842163903794" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Beauty and the Book Show</span></b> now has its own billboard! Check it out on Hwy 59 coming into historic Jefferson, TX!Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-20687076114146763352011-02-09T10:16:00.000-08:002011-02-09T10:17:09.172-08:00Special Edition of The Pulp!<a title="View The Pulp Special Edition on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/47972488/The-Pulp-Special-Edition" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">The Pulp Special Edition</a> <object id="doc_974987459423467" name="doc_974987459423467" height="600" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=47972488&access_key=key-tgjxpp3t735xecszpsj&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_974987459423467" name="doc_974987459423467" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=47972488&access_key=key-tgjxpp3t735xecszpsj&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-20255378117278115572011-02-09T10:11:00.000-08:002011-02-09T10:13:43.429-08:00Watch Beauty and the Book Show Here!<blockquote><i>Missed any episodes of Beauty and the Book Show? View each video by clicking on <span class="Apple-style-span" >Beauty and the Book Episodes</span> in red on the left side bar! Enjoy!</i></blockquote>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-47321943701331121282011-02-09T09:44:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:58:47.033-08:00Announcing: Christian Writers Conference<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0COCUQ10AvE9GRc0JL6SvKcscb56TfXMMuFh00M4AJP3RUQX-JPnYtfXLCABjNDzr8g_M5PkTyzcbzS5oUHFNLf_CHif6UDAWSkHBi25-f9nctAeZVI4NXesOZnjV5vu5IZQrZOKlshK/s1600/Christian-Writers-Conference-Logo-e1296595034632.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0COCUQ10AvE9GRc0JL6SvKcscb56TfXMMuFh00M4AJP3RUQX-JPnYtfXLCABjNDzr8g_M5PkTyzcbzS5oUHFNLf_CHif6UDAWSkHBi25-f9nctAeZVI4NXesOZnjV5vu5IZQrZOKlshK/s200/Christian-Writers-Conference-Logo-e1296595034632.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571750192157497458" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Benton United Methodist Church</b></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>April 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm, FREE</b></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>April 2, 8:30am-3:30pm, Cost<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; ">: $25</span></b></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Author and fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" >Pulpwood Queen Connie Cox</span> is proud to announce the first ever Christian Writers Conference in Benton, La. This conference is for writers of all experience levels! Workshops for both fiction and nonfiction will be held by many published authors and experts in their fields. There will even be workshops for those who have never written but aspire to! Authors will also be autographing their books throughout the day. Bookstore will be available on site and a light lunch will be provided. Free childcare for ages 5 and under with pre-registration. More information and registration can be found at <a href="www.bentonunited.org">www.BentonUnited.org. </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Authors attending:</div><div><b>Neta Jackson</b> - <i>Yada Yada Prayer Group</i> series</div><div><b>Dave Jackson</b> - <i>Yada Yada Brotherhood</i></div><div><b>Kathy Patrick</b> - Author and creator of the <i>Pulpwood Queens</i> book club</div><div>More authors TBA</div><br /><br /><script src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js" type="text/javascript"></script><a href="http://www.printfriendly.com" class="printfriendly" onclick="window.print(); return false;" title="Print an optimized version of this web page"><img style="border:none;" src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/pf-button.gif" alt="Print"/></a>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142661721554622931.post-31554911036108394232011-01-28T10:11:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:58:01.721-08:00January Meeting - Recap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLos3BQ70SGUsFOGGnh9t3hkEqjIG_7kahsbQK5ZsRRH1D6ucxOEbbZHInQwBIO2mO2GonaQ2tv0HjOsbb00M860CjzOGdePzjvaCsPRrlYhjI8fxSdKzP92XKvq9fL2eSwV5YsHv8rM0/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLos3BQ70SGUsFOGGnh9t3hkEqjIG_7kahsbQK5ZsRRH1D6ucxOEbbZHInQwBIO2mO2GonaQ2tv0HjOsbb00M860CjzOGdePzjvaCsPRrlYhjI8fxSdKzP92XKvq9fL2eSwV5YsHv8rM0/s200/IMG_0201.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567304385916172290" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9jR39uWspAlj4qALWb7nrpbh0ISWWBlGHAAdFb7IcBJT5TKGT2Tii0NT5KJfqFIVOxz52yjOJkFNXCQPGfuUCMWNZvx7d2CO7zFt5_zBs7ZBPe5WYBtT-sPz8osuh3kegMQAAu6-sWql/s1600/IMG_0203.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9jR39uWspAlj4qALWb7nrpbh0ISWWBlGHAAdFb7IcBJT5TKGT2Tii0NT5KJfqFIVOxz52yjOJkFNXCQPGfuUCMWNZvx7d2CO7zFt5_zBs7ZBPe5WYBtT-sPz8osuh3kegMQAAu6-sWql/s200/IMG_0203.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567301652330224450" /></a>The January RRPQ meeting was a complete success! We enjoyed a quiet nook in <b><a href="http://www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/abby-singers-bistro"><span class="Apple-style-span">Abby Singer's Bistro</span></a></b> (Robinson Film Center) and had an excellent waitress that took care of our every need. The food was delicious, by the way! <div><br /></div><div>We discussed <b>Pat Conroy</b>'s <i>My Reading Life</i>. It was interesting to hear everyone's viewpoints on this book. I thought it was magnificent (I had seen Pat Conroy a couple of weeks earlier, so I may just be biased). A couple of ladies thought that he sounded very full of himself and seemed to drone on and on by the end of the book. Others, being introduced to Pat Conroy for the first time, were interested in finding out more about his other works (aside from <i>Prince of Tides</i>) and to put together the pieces of his life that he captures through his characters. As for <b>Sonny Brewer</b>'s <i>Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Jobs they Quit</i>, everyone was very excited and eager to read it in the future. </div><div><br /></div><div>We will meet again at <b>Abby Singer's Bistro</b> on <b>Feb. 24, 2011 at 6:30pm</b> and the topic will be <b><span class="Apple-style-span">Fannie Flagg</span></b> and her new novel <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span">I Still Dream About You</span></b></i>. This should be an exciting month! Also, let it be noted that we have decided to meet at a <b>new restaurant every 2 months</b>. So if you have any ideas or have a place that you like, make sure you let me know! See you ladies next month!<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><script src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js" type="text/javascript"></script><a href="http://www.printfriendly.com" class="printfriendly" onclick="window.print(); return false;" title="Print an optimized version of this web page"><img style="border:none;" src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/pf-button.gif" alt="Print"/></a>Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16364491695301259316noreply@blogger.com0