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~ 2007 ~ Saturday, March 3, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1 & 2; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey The 28th Annual Young Authors' Conference, sponsored by the Ocean County Reading Council, at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Road, Forked River, (609) 971-2020 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Attending: Author/Poet Frank Finale will be one of the presenters. He will also meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, March 24th, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3 Safari Adventure: 2007 Children’s Book Fair at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Attending: Illustrator Margie Moore will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Thursday, April 26, 2007 Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II: and A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3 Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, (732) 671-3700 Times: 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM Attending: Poets with work in The Poets of New Jersey and Spindrift anthologies: Frank Finale will be reading poetry with Bob McKenty, Madeline Tiger, and Gloria Rovder Healy. Afterwards, they will be available to meet readers and sign books. Open mic and refreshments. —————————————————————— Friday, April 27, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Spring Literary & Humanities Fair, Neptune High School, 55 Neptune Blvd., (732) 776-2200 Times: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will be a keynote speaker at the Fair. The Fair is for all Neptune schools (elementary, middle, high schools). There will be a puppet show, food to taste, exhibits to see, stories, poems, and other works to hear. Mr. Finale will be available to meet with students, sign books, and comment on students' work. —————————————————————— Monday, April 30, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2 & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2134 Highway 35, Homdel, (732) 275-0742 Times: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will briefly discuss his new children's book, A Gull's Story, Part 3. Afterwards, he will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Friday, May 11, 2007 Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II: and A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3 Ninth Annual Career Day at East Dover Elementary School, 725 Vaughn Avenue, (732)270-4757 Times: Call school for schedule, (732)270-4757 Attending: Many people from different occupations will be there to speak about their work. Career Day at East Dover was recognized and awarded by the state of New Jersey as a "Best Practice." Author Frank Finale will speak to two or three classes about his work as a writer. —————————————————————— Sunday, May 20, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3 Borders, 135 Route 35, Monmouth Plaza, Eatontown, (732) 543-1785 Time: 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will read from A Gull's Story and show how the book was created. He will also tell a little about A Gull's Story, Parts 2 & 3. A fun activity will follow. Mr. Finale will be available to sign books and talk with students from the Ranney School. —————————————————————— Sunday, May 27, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3, To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II, and The Poets of New Jersey Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Sunday, June 3, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey 10th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival, at beautiful waterfront Wanamaker Park in Island Heights Times: Please call (732) 255-0472 for more information. Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, June 9, 2007 Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volume II; Long Beach Island Rhapsody Mendham Books, Mendham Village Shopping Center, Route 24, Mendham, (973) 543-4949 Time: 2:00 PM Artist Tine Kirkland Graham will meet readers and sign books. She will also be offering 3 other books, exclusively of her works, featuring Amelia Island, Florida, her famous Dog Portraits, and Bay Head, New Jersey. —————————————————————— Saturday, June 9, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey WOBM 1160 AM, Celebrity Talk with Nick and Angelo Time: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Attending: Author Frank Finale will be interviewed by Angelo Saverino about his 7 books and the writing life. —————————————————————— Sunday, June 10, 2007 "AUTHORS & INNS - A SPRING LAKE EVENT" A TOUR OF 10 HISTORIC INNS IN SPRING LAKE PAIRED WITH CELEBRATED AUTHORS! THE LITERARY EVENT OF THE SUMMER AT THE JERSEY SHORE! Spring Lake, NJ (April 2007) In association with the Spring Lake and Sea Girt Public Libraries, The Historic Inns of Spring Lake are hosting a Sunday afternoon tour of Inns paired with Celebrated Authors on June 10, 2007 from 1:00-5:00. Ten historic inns will open their doors to tour-goers, sharing their distinctive properties for a glimpse into the historic and romantic style of Spring Lake. At the same time, prominent authors whose books are either about Spring Lake or relate in some way to the Jersey Shore’s most elegant town, will be at each inn meeting fans, selling, and signing their most recently published books. Nationally recognized for more than a decade for their open house Holiday Tour each December, the Historic Inns of Spring Lake are a stunning collection of 19th Century homes, dating from 1870-1888. They embody the romance and history of Spring Lake, offering the best in architectural preservation, unique character, tradition and hospitality. The radiantly refined town offers a delightful downtown experience with charming boutiques and galleries, restaurants, historic landmarks and the famous Spring Lake all with a 2-mile Atlantic oceanfront community. The
1st Annual ‘Authors & Inns Tour’ features
the following authors and books: The
Inns: Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 732-859-1465 for details or purchased at participating inns, The Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, or Sea Girt Pubic Library. On the day of the tour, tickets can be purchased at the Spring Lake Public Library. Each ticket will include a self-guided map of Authors & Inns for visitors’ convenience. Checks ONLY can be mailed to: Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, Box 694, Spring Lake, NJ 07762; (732) 449-0577. A total of 500 tour tickets will be sold. Guests staying for the Friday/Saturday weekend will receive a complimentary Tour Ticket and guests checking in on Sunday for one-night will receive a tour ticket plus special accommodation rate at each participating Inn. All Inn guests are invited to a private Post-Tour Reception attended by innkeepers and authors. Please check the website, www.historicinnsofspringlake.com, for updates and more information. —————————————————————— Saturday, June 16, 2007: PREMIERE READING/BOOK SIGNING EVENT! - "A GULL'S STORY, PART 3" Title: A Gull's Story, Part 3 Barnes & Noble, Brick Plaza Shopping Center, Brick, (732) 255-6600 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign his new children's book. Frank Finale will read the book. This is the premiere event for this new title! —————————————————————— Saturday, June 30, 2007 Title: A Gull's Story, Part 3 Frederick Galleries, 1405-1 Third Avenue, Spring Lake, (732) 974-0376 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign his new children's book. Refreshments will be served. —————————————————————— Thursday, July 5, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, July 14, 2007 Title: A Gull's Story, Part 3 Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Through Saturday, August 4, 2007: Squan Custom Frame Shop & Gallery, 209 Route 71, (732) 223-1334 “Under Irish Skies" - Acrylics by Irish artist Brenda Fitzmaurice from County Kerry, Ireland on exhibit. July 28, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Artist’s Reception - Meet fine artist Brenda Fitzmaurice. See also book signing event for Gabriel Fitzmaurice on this same date below. —————————————————————— Saturday, July 28, 2007 Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255 Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will introduce the Irish poet, musician, and singer Gabriel Fitzmaurice. Gabriel (described as "the Irish A. A. Milne" in Ireland's Sunday Tribune) will read from his children's poetry books and answer questions about his work. He may even sing a song or two. Afterwards, he will be available to meet readers and sign books. and Squan Custom Frame Shop & Gallery, 209 Route 71, (732) 223-1334 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Artist’s Reception - Meet fine artist Brenda Fitzmaurice from County Kerry, Ireland. Her acrylics will be on display through August 4. —————————————————————— Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Title: All Summer Long University & Whist Club, Wilmington, Delaware. Reservations can be made by calling (302) 658-5125. Time: 6:30 PM Attending: Author Gordon Hesse will speak, meet readers, and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, August 4, 2007: Title: A Gull's Story, Part 3 Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street, Bay Head, (732) 892-7776 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale and Illustrator Margie Moore will meet readers and sign their new children's book. Margie Moore's original artwork created for the book will be on display (through August 11) and available for purchase. —————————————————————— Saturday, August 4, 2007: PREMIERE BOOK SIGNING EVENT! - "THE BLUFFS” Title: “The Bluffs” Bay Head Historical Society Museum, Corner of Bay and Bridge Avenues, at the border of Bay Head and Point Pleasant, (732) 892-0223 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bay Head Historical Society Museum Fundraiser: “One Last Call At The Bluffs” and Premiere Book Signing Event for the new coffee table book “The Bluffs” by Francine LaVance Robertshaw. This fundraising event for The Bay Head Historical Society Museum will feature The Bluffs Bar “recreated” with actual artifacts from the hotel as well as the Premiere Book Signing Event of the new coffee table book, “The Bluffs” by Francine LaVance Robertshaw. Those attending will be transported back to The Bluffs Bar and will be able to preview “The Bluffs 1890-1995 Exhibit,” which officially opens on Sunday, August 5. Author Francine LaVance Robertshaw will be available to meet readers and sign books. Donation: $40., includes food and beverages. —————————————————————— Sunday, August 5, 2007: Title: “The Bluffs” Bay Head Historical Society Museum, Corner of Bay and Bridge Avenues, at the border of Bay Head and Point Pleasant, (732) 892-0223 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Opening of “The Bluffs 1890-1995 Exhibit” and Book Signing Event for the new coffee table book “The Bluffs” by Francine LaVance Robertshaw. The official opening of "The Bluffs 1890-1995 Exhibit," featuring artifacts, vintage photographs, and historic documents from Bay Head’s late, great hotel. Francine LaVance Robertshaw, author of the new coffee table book, “The Bluffs,” will also be available to meet readers and sign books. There is no charge for this event. The exhibit runs through Labor Day. —————————————————————— Thursday, August 9, 2007 Titles: Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Sun Rose Words and Music, 756 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, (609) 399-9198 Times: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, August 11, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, August 18, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Salty's, 1901 Route 35 North, Lavallette, (732) 793-4308 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, September 8, 2005: Title: All Summer Long Lavallette Heritage Day, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Lavallette Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Attending: Author Gordon Hesse will meet readers and sign books at this all day festival. Rain date: September 9. —————————————————————— Sunday, September 9, 2007 Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3 Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI). For more information, please call (732) 286-9064 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com. Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. Speakers, demonstrations, games, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission. —————————————————————— Saturday, September 15, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey The Festival of the Sea. Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM). Book Bin, 725 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant. Please call (732) 892-3456 for more information and the hours Mr. Finale will be attending. Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet and greet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Saturday, September 29, 2007 SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING EVENT AT FOUR LOCATIONS ON LONG BEACH ISLAND! Title: Long Beach Island Rhapsody Plus! A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey LOCATIONS & TIMES: SHIP
BOTTOM, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM BARNEGAT
LIGHT: 12:00 NOON - 3:00 PM North
End Trilogy, 506 Broadway, (609) 494-9640 BRANT
BEACH: 12:00 NOON - 3:00 PM This island wide book signing event will feature many of the artists whose works appear in the coffee table book “Long Beach Island Rhapsody." The attending artists listed above (plus other artists to be announced) will be available to meet readers and sign books. Originals and prints of many of the works appearing in the book will be available for purchase. In addition, poet/author Frank Finale will be available (at Things A Drift) to meet readers and sign books. Don’t miss this very special event at each of these four locations! —————————————————————— Friday, October 5, 2007 Title: The Poets of New Jersey Hosted by the Betty June Silconas Poetry Center, Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill, Newton, (973) 300-2100 Time: 7:00 PM Attending: Reading from the book, meeting readers, and signing books will be editor/poet Sander Zulauf and poets Catherine Doty, BJ Ward, Gretna Wilkinson, and Gloria Rovder Healy, whose works appear in the book. —————————————————————— Saturday, October 6, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey 5th Annual Collingswood Book Festival, Downtown Collingswood. For information, please call Margaret Smith, Exhibitor Chair, at (856)854-3895 or go to www.collinswoodbookfestival.com. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale, along with many other authors, will be there to meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Thursday and Friday, November 8 and 9, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention, New Atlantic City Convention Center, in the "Author's Alley," Hall D, Atlantic City. For more information about Authors' Alley, please contact Cindy Vannauker at (609) 599-4561 ext. 2263. Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday. Attending: Author/Poet Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Wednesday & Thursday, November 14 & 15, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2 & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Authors' and Illustrators' Alley, New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) will hold its annual conference at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch. For information, please call Susan Titelbaum at 973-669-5301 ext. 224. Times: November 14: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; November 15: 9:00 AM - 12 noon and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet informally with librarians, sign books, and arrange for school visits. —————————————————————— Saturday, December 1, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey For Things A Drift, in front of Joe Pop's Shore Bar, 2002 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom. Please call (609) 361-1668 for more information. Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books during the Christmas parade. —————————————————————— Saturday, December 8, 2007 Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. —————————————————————— Sunday, December 9, 2007 Title: The Bluffs, Bay Head, New Jersey Beefsteak
Fine Food & Wine, 69930 Highway 111, #121, Rancho
Mirage, California 92270. Time: Reception and Book Signing: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM; Dinner: 6:30 PM. Attending: Author Francine LaVance Robertshaw will meet readers and sign books at this special dinner/book signing event. Renowned chef/owner Eric Wadlund will host this celebration of the publication of “The Bluffs.” The menu will feature courses from the original Bluffs menus from the 1930s and 40s, with a few modern touches. The multi-course dinner is $60., all-inclusive. Wine and cocktails additional. |
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