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Bi-cultural Book Discussion and Signing
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We the Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa
Andrea Wilson, Sadagat Aliyena, Melissa Palma, Chuy Renteria
Artisan Gallery 218, 218 Fifth Street, WDM
Enjoy a lively discussion by the writers who tell the story of a new Iowa. We the Interwoven brings together three Americans whose families have found home in the heartland over the past two generations. This collection brings together a variety of genres, including nonfiction, poetry, and fiction, to represent their unique experiences and amalgamation of influences, from the coast of Azerbaijan to the border towns of Mexico to the archipelago of the Philippines.
These stories reflect who they were, who they are, and who they hope to become with the help of Iowa's fields of opportunity. While the American Dream may bring to mind the quintessential white picket fence, the American experience it as unique as it is diverse.
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At the Gallery - Mike Lankford
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Mike Lankford
Becoming Leonardo: An
Exploded View of the Life of
Leonardo Da Vinci
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At the Gallery - Jennifer Harvey
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Jennifer Harvey
Raising White Kids: Bringing Up
Children in a Racially Unjust
America
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Meet the Author Thomas W. Starbuck
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Deadly Ground
Now faced with the daunting task of locating any possible survivors, AB sets
out across the country in his search for others. The decisions he makes along
the way completely readjusts his thinking and his perspectives on what is left,
and the new world. The world’s infrastructure is in place, so there is hope that
life can go on, but without family or companionship, should it?
The memory of family, friends and faith slowly creeps into his mind with a
vigorous new importance now that they are all gone. If the elements don’t kill
him, maybe stark loneliness will.
He must choose wisely because now he will suffer the full consequences of his
decisions from here on out. He is the second Adam; he is hoping he doesn’t
make the same mistakes as the first.
About the Author...
Thomas W. Starbuck, an eternal optimist, finds joy in everything around him
– from quality time with his active family to quiet meditation and contemplation
about the world around him. Never living life in the status quo, Tom had an
idea for a story.
This spark of an idea for a screenplay turned into Tom’s first Sci-Fi/Fantasy
novel, Deadly Ground, published in April 2018. To give Deadly Ground the soul
it needed, Tom worked with gifted writer, Judy Belshe-Toernblom, on both the
screenplay and novel, and they were recognized by the 2018 Capital Fund
Screenplay Competition Top 100.
Tom lives with his wife of 45 years in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated
from Drake University and worked in financial services for 32 years prior to
retirement in 2009.
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Meet the Author Ed Delk
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Tales with a Twist
If you like having a chuckle, Tales with a Twist will delight you! These short
stories will have you laughing and guessing where the next story will take you.
About the Author...
Ed Delk was born in the small town of Weldon, Iowa, the fifth of the nine
children of Bernice and Charles Delk. He obtained a BA degree from Drake
University, a JD degree from the University of Iowa, and an MBA degree from
the University of South Dakota. He practiced corporate law in Sioux City, Iowa,
for thirty-two years. He retired as senior vice president and general counsel. He
and Barbara, his wife of sixty-three years, moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas,
where he took writing classes at the University of Arkansas and Northwest
Arkansas Community College. He and Barbara have two children, eight
grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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William Kent Krueger at Robey Memorial Library
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Dragonfly Books is proud to sponsor award-winning author William Kent Krueger as he talks about his new novel Desolation Mountain at Robey Memorial Library. Krueger is the author of the novel Ordinary Grace and the mastermind behind the gripping Cork O’Connor mysteries set in the north woods of Minnesota. Sponsored by Dragonfly Books and Robey Memorial Library, Krueger will share his stories, talk about Desolation Mountain, and sign copies of his books on Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 pm at Robey Memorial Library.
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Author Talk with Jerry Johnson
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Dragonfly Books is hosting local author Jerry Johnson as he talks about his new novel The Executioner’s Face. Jerry will share his stories and sign books on Monday, September 24 at 7:00 pm at Dragonfly Books.
A crime noir story set in the heart of dystopian Chicago in 2045, The Executioner’s Face was inspired by Johnson’s experiences covering crime and law enforcement agencies as a former newspaper reporter, editor, and columnist.
Everyone is invited to this free author talk at Dragonfly Books. If you find that you can't make it to the event but would still like to purchase one of Johnson’s books, just give Dragonfly Books a call at 563-382-4275. One of their staff will be glad to reserve a book and have it autographed for you.
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Meet the Author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America
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Anyone involved in raising children today will appreciate Harvey’s new book, Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in Racially Unjust America. Join author Jennifer Harvey in a lively discussion at Artisan Gallery 218 on Monday, September 24 at 6:30 PM.
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Gary Porter Book Launch Celebration
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On September 29, author Gary Porter will host a book launch at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, Iowa, to celebrate the release of his book, Town Kid: Reflections of a Midwestern Boyhood. The event will start with a reading at 1:00 p.m.; a reception lasting until 3:00 p.m. will follow.
In Town Kid’s 32 essays, Porter uses words to create snapshots of what it was like to grow up in small-town Iowa during the fifties and sixties. His prose is accompanied by black-and-white photographs, most from The Sidey Collection®—the works of four generations of photojournalists connected to the Adair County Free Press. Reader response to the book has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Porter has received endorsements from Drake University President Marty Martin, Iowa’s 2012 Author of the Year Mary Kay Shanley, and former Des Moines Register “Iowa Boy” columnist Chuck Offenburger. Gary will celebrate the launch of his essay collection, Town Kid: Reflections of a Midwestern Boyhood, on September 29 at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.
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Our book tiltled; Mom as of July
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My daughter's & I have written a true story of my journey through addiction, homelessness, faith & love. We were all born in Iowa. The story is receiving 5 stars on Amazon.com and through our website www.momasofjuly.com. We will be visiting Iowa in October to speak at Teen Challenge, and would love to share our story through your venue as well.
Sincerely,
Luanne
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