Two authors launch books for children Dec. 3

Two new authors will introduce their books on Dec. 3 at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4940 Harroun Rd., from 3 to 7 pm.

Donna Schroyer-Riesen, working with 10-year-old Azelyn Bosinger, will introduce their first book, “A New Horse Comes to the Barn,” the first of “Miss Donna’s Barn,” series published by Gracious Light, New York. Riesen, founder, and owner of Little Miracles Montessori School, first met her co-author when she came to Little Miracles as an eight-week-old infant. Through the years the two developed a strong bond, especially tied to their passion for horses. Riesen has had a horse farm, which has been part of her school, since its inception over 25 years ago. Each summer, she hosts a horse camp at the farm for her students and others, where the children have riding lessons and learn about jobs in the barn. Continue reading Two authors launch books for children Dec. 3

Looking Sideways – Meet the authors next door

November falls between two holidays dedicated to reading, writing and literature: National Book Month in October and Read a New Book Month in December. They come at a time when individual Americans are reading fewer books each year, but book sales are at the highest level in history. In short, more people are reading, but they are being more selective about the books they choose.

With that in mind, I’d like you to meet three Sylvania authors who have published their first books this year. All are fiction, but each is very different from the others. You may want to pick up a copy for yourself, or put one on your holiday gift list. Continue reading Looking Sideways – Meet the authors next door