Author! Author! Event at Thousand Oaks Public Library
2018-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Thousand Oaks Public Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, 91362, United States
Discussion & Q and A with Author Maryann Ridini Spencer and Linda Ballou
in the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library, Marvin E. Smith Community Room
Maryann Ridini Spencer
Screenwriter, Author, TV/Film Producer, Lifestyle Journalist, Maryann Ridini Spencer, will be discussing her new Award-Winning novel Lady in the Window (SelectBooks, 2017), the sequel novel The Paradise Table (SelectBooks, 2018), as well as other upcoming works and writing for Print, TV & Film. In Lady in the Window, Spencer draws from personal experience and her home in Hawaii, weaving a universal work that serves to inspire hope, healing and celebrate the bond between mother and daughter. Spencer is noted for writing such teleplays as the classic Hallmark Hall of Fame film, The Lost Valentine starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Find out more about Lady in the Window, here. You can also visit her and her award-winning Simply Delicious Living blog at MaryannRidiniSpencer.com
Linda Ballou
Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii
Told through the eyes of free-spirited Wai-nani, old Hawai’i is woven into a story rich with vivid imagery, historical detail, and emotional impact.

E. P. Foster Library Author Event
2018-02-10 14:00 - 15:30 | E.P. Foster Public Library, 651 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
4 Local Authors on Writing & their New Works!

Saturday, February 10, 2018
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
at the E.P. Foster Public Library
651 E Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-2715
Special Author Event featuring 4 local authors discussing the art of writing & their works!
Featured Authors:
Maryann Ridini Spencer
Award-Winning Screenwriter, Author, TV/Film Producer, Lifestyle Journalist, & PR/Marketing Consultant, will be discussing her new novel Lady in the Window (SelectBooks, 2017), as well as upcoming works. In Lady in the Window, Spencer draws from personal experience and her home in Hawaii, weaving a universal work that serves to inspire hope, healing and celebrate the bond between mother and daughter. Spencer is noted for writing such teleplays as the classic Hallmark Hall of Fame film, The Lost Valentine starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Find out more about Lady in the Window, here. You can also visit her and her award-winning Simply Delicious Living blog at MaryannRidiniSpencer.com
James F. Gray
James Francis Gray hails from Massachusetts, arriving in California in 1962. He now resides in the city of Ventura. He’s been a printer all his life, owns and operates James F. Gray Printing in Ventura. He’s a published writer with four books for sale, Kali is Your Code Name, Gumshoe, Tales Told and his latest, Audrey’s Journal. He’s also a contributing writer for a local newspaper, The Ventura Breeze. Check out his web site: www.jamesfgray.com for more complete information about his books and to view book video trailers.
Mike Kennedy
Mike Kennedy has worked for the Department of Defense for over 37 years. He manages a missile test facility and travels throughout the world, working for the United States Navy and our NATO allies. His inspiration for the Mark Springfield series comes from many years of working with different technologies. His ability to weave real life events with fictional characters will leave you wondering if his stories are more non-fiction than fiction.
Mike lives in Ventura County with his wife and three children. He has many hobbies that revolve around his family, including shooting, camping, boating and working on auto restoration projects. Mike is currently working on his third book, Blind Allegiance. Visit Mike at Facebook.com @MikeKennedyAuthor

Sheila Lowe
Like her fictional character, Claudia Rose, Sheila Lowe is a real-life forensic handwriting examiner who testifies in court cases. The mother of a tattoo artist and a former rock star, she lives in Ventura with Lexie the Very Bad Cat. Despite sharing living space with a feline, her Forensic Handwriting mystery series is definitely not cozy. If you enjoy psychological suspense and in-depth exploration of characters, they may be for you. She also writes nonfiction about handwriting analysis. Visit: Sheilalowe.com and Claudiaroseseries.com
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Palm Springs Writers Guild Holiday Book Fair
2017-11-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Westfield Shopping Mall, Westfield Shopping Mall, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Come visit me in my booth Thursday, November 30, 2017, 11:00 am-5:00 pm at the Palm Springs Writers Guild Holiday Book Fair in the Art Is Gallery (upper level, next to Macy’s) in the Westfield Shopping Mall in Palm Desert!

Camarillo Library Local Author Fair
2017-11-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Sunday, November 12, 2017 – 11:00am to 3:00pm

Camarillo Library Community Room
4101 Las Posas Road Camarillo, California 93010
(805) 388-5222

Local Authors share their works! Visit Maryann’s booth!
Visit Maryann at MaryannRidiniSpencer.com

Barnes & Noble Signing Manhasset, NY
2017-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Manhasset, NY, 1542 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030, United States
JOIN US as author Maryann Ridini Spencer, an award-winning screenwriter, and producer, noted for co-producing/writing the classic Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Lost Valentine (starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt), signs her new novel, Lady in the Window. The author will be available for conversation and questions discussing her novel as well as writing for TV, Film & Print. Drawing from personal experiences and her home in Hawaii, Spencer weaves a universal work for women who have undergone similar events we all face at one time or another — the death of a loved one, the breakup of a romantic relationship, and the desire to find one’s authentic place in the world. Set in stunning Hanalei, and weaved with touches of angelic magic, Spencer’s novel serves to inspire hope, healing and celebrate the infinite bond between mother and daughter.

Barnes & Noble Signing, Boston, MA
2017-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 800 Boylston Street, Ste. 179, Boston, MA, United States
