Sue Ellen's Facebook Party and We're Invited!

To celebrate the release of Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is hosting a Southern style shin-dig! Join her on June 2nd at 5:00 PM PST (6 MST, 7 CST, 8 EST)!

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 - you might win a copy!) and join her at 5:00 pm on June 2nd at the All Things Southern Facebook page.

And tell your friends - She's giving away copies of her books and some great gift certificates.

Queen Michelle, Here There and Everywhere!

Red River Pulpwood Queen Michelle McCrary 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 Minute Magazine, covering the newest popular sport, roller derby. She also edited the horror short story anthology Dead Set: A Zombie Anthology along with Joe McKinney. This book just won third place in the Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of horror!

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 Shreveport Zombie Walk each year to bring in food for the area food banks. Active in their church and community, it is no wonder that Family Circle Magazine (read article here) chose to spotlight the McCrarys in the current, June 2011, issue. Find it on newsstands now! Congrats Queen Michelle!

R.W. Norton Gallery Rare Book Library To Open

Shreveport Blog, created by local "man about town" Robert Trudeau has reported that the R.W. Norton Gallery of Art is to open a rare book library this summer, highlight being John James Audubon's "The Birds of America". Read the full article here.

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson - Barnes & Noble Event

Don't miss author and funny lady Shellie Rushing Tomlinson at the Youree Drive Barnes & Noble on May 14 at 6:00pm. She will be signing copies of her newest book, Sue Ellen's Girl Aint Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy. She will also be joining the RRPQs for our August meeting! Stay tuned for more info!

Shakespeare Tragedy (a comedy)

Pulpwood Queens Favorite Does It Again

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, 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, Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy is a must have! Just check out the trailer!

Literary Events In Shreveport

Authors in April

April 15, 2011

Pioneer Heritage Center (LSUS campus)

1:00-3:00pm

FREE

Features: Charlotte Hays co-author with Gayden Mecalf on "Being Dead is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral" (Carey's note: this book is great!!)

Luncheon: Sam's Town Casino April 16, $40 per person. Contact Marty Young at 318-797-5339 for tickets or more information.

Book Signing

"My Cloven Feet" by Chris Jay

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Shreve Memorial Library- Broadmoor Branch

1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport

FREE

Features: Local author Chris Jay will read and sign his short story collection. Books will be available for purchase at $10 each.

Fore more information call 318-272-1696 or email chris-jay318@gmail.com

Book Signing

"Shelby's Secret" by Eydie Comeaux

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Shreve Memorial Library - Broadmoor Branch

1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport

FREE

Features: Eydie Comeaux will be reading and signing her novel. Books will be available for purchase at $5 each. More information 318-869-0120.