SPECIAL OFFER!

SPECIAL OFFER!

Just in time for the Holidays - a Special Offer!

You can order and receive WOOGIE'S TRAVELS or ANY of my books as an e-book that can be read on your computer or digital reader. The cover and all photos from the original book are included in this pdf format. (Adobe pdf reader can be downloaded for free if you don't have it already)

Best of all, the price is reduced to only $5.00 per title! No hard copy to ship, so no other fees! If you want to order one for your computer, you can then forward it as a gift to unlimited number of friends & family. Such a deal! You can even print it out - 52 pages - if you want.

Simply contact me at sharonminer@yahoo.com or 814-937-0704 and I will give you my current address in Florida to send a check. Once I've received the money, I send you the pdf file to your e-mail address.


Happy Holidays!

Woogie's Book Signing on Dec. 6th!

Arts & Craft Sale at
Happy Traveler's Campground
Sat. Dec. 6 from 10 am - 3 pm
9401 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL (just east of I-75)

Woogie will hold his first Book Signing! My husband, Bob, will be helping him at the campground with a special discount on ALL my books - just $12 each! While there, check out the other tables. If you are looking for unique and handcrafted gifts, this is the place to visit!




HORSE Signing in Pittsburgh, PA
March 21, 2009, 11 am - 4 pm

I've been invited to have a signing and special children's event at the traveling exhibit "HORSE" from the American Museum of Natural History. Information on the exhibit itself is at http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/horse/

The event will be on March 21st at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, and some of the exhibitors will be pony clubs and 4-H club’s presenting about horses, a farrier demonstrating shoeing, hounds from a local hunt, regional breed clubs with activities (sticker sheets, horse puppet), local tack shops, “dress up” tables for cowboy, jockey and lots of vendors for shopping!

More details here as the date approaches - stay tuned!

November Events in Florida

Book Signing in Marion County - Horse Capital of the World!

At Winning Edge Tack Shop, Rt. 27, west of I-75

Sunday, November 30, 2008 1 - 3 pm

This is a fantastic shop for horse lovers. Huge inventory of tack, riding apparel and gifts. This will be my second book signing during their Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Sale. Come join me to purchase autographed copies of the Beloved Horses series, suggest a horse book for me to review on my blog: http://horsebookreviews.blogspot.com/ or let me interview you about your special horse for the fourth book of the Beloved Horses series!

Contact Info: http://www.123tack.com/winning/

800-239-8119

FREE Writing Workshop - Merritt Island Public Library
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 1 - 3 pm

Open to adults and children 10 years or older. FREE handouts. Please register by contacting the library at 321-455-1365.

Topics include:
1. The A, B, D’s for The Craft of Writing – Learn a simple formula to improve all your writing! Excellent for writers of all ages in all formats: school reports, letters, magazine & newspaper article, novels and non-fiction book manuscripts.

2. Creating Characters - Learn how to create interesting protagonists, antagonists and secondary character for your novel by developing internal and external conflicts, colorful physical descriptions and unique personality traits.

3. The Publishing Industry Today – Learn the difference between traditional houses and self-publishing options such as vanity presses, subsidy presses and Print-On-Demand.


All seven of my books will be available before and after the event for a special discount of $2.00 off each title! Signed copies make great Holiday Gifts!

Woogie will be available afterward for his book signing of Woogie's Travels!

Arrived in Florida!

Ah, sunny, warm Florida...so glad to be back! The nights in Virginia were dipping in the 40's, so it feels good to see the palm trees and 80 degree temps again.

I'll be spending the winter in Tampa area but will be traveling to the central east coast to visit family as often as we can. (Many thanks to everyone praying for our son)

I've been invited back to the Merritt Island Public Library for a writing workshop and signing on Wed. Nov. 19th from 1 - 3 pm. I'll be opening with the A, B, D's - The Craft of Writing and The Publishing Industry Today, but if the audience wants to expand more on character development, I'd be glad to focus on that topic. I'm looking forward to see friends I met the last time I was there!

Woogie's book is now available! (Covers above) And he has his own Blog, too! View at: http://woogiestravels.blogspot.com/

It makes a great gift for little ones and beginner readers. It's 53 pages and $12.95 with free shipping. It comes with his own special signature! To order, e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com.

Woogie will be holding his own book signings soon - contact me if YOU want him as a guest at your shop, school or library! 814-937-0704.

October Events

Madison Heights Public Library
Wed. Oct. 8th, 2008 6:30 - 8 pm
Bus. 29, Madison Heights, Va

I've been invited back to conduct a writing workshop about characters and dialogue.
1. Creating Characters - Learn how to create interesting protagonists, antagonists and secondary character for your novel by developing internal and external conflicts, colorful physical descriptions and unique personality traits.
2. Developing Dialogue - Learn the proper use of quotation marks, how to format dialogue and how dialogue progresses the plot of your story better than exposition.


Booksigning and other books for sale afterwards!

Photos from Recent Events!

It was a pleasure to meet everyone at my recent events - young and old readers alike!

First photo is friends from Paradise Lake Campground in Spout Spring, Va during Children's Story Time held on Labor Day Weekend.

Next, are young visitors I met during my signing at Wolf Creek Tack Shop in Appomattox, Va.

The last photo was taken during my writing seminar at the Madison Heights Library just north of Lynchburg. Va.

Thanks for your support!

Don't forget to visit my site for news on the release of "Woogie's Travels - Looking For a Friend" available in October!

Upcoming Events - Join Me!

Customer Appreciation Day at Wolf Creek Tack & Feed
Sat. Aug. 30, 10 am - 2 pm
My Book Signing and Interviews for Horse Stories
Janelle Weast holds this annual event every year and I've been invited to participate! Located on Rt. 460 just east of Appomattox, Va. Wolf Creek carries supplies and feed for horses as well as hunting/fishing supplies. Call for details: 434-352-9653

Writing Workshop at Madison Heights Library
Wed. Sept 3, 6:30 - 8 pm
I'm speaking at this educational event for teens and adults.
Located on Rt. 29 business just north of Lynchburg, Va, this FREE event will help all writers with articles, manuscripts and school reports. Register at the library with Judy or e-mail: jspencer@acpl.us
Book signing afterwards.

The Keystone State Reading Association Writing Conference
Oct. 18 - 21 at Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, Pa
I'll be conducting seminars on Sun. & Mon. and signing books those days. Registration required. Visit: http://ksra.org/ and click on annual conference.

My new children's book, "Woogie's Travels," will be available in October. This picture book (with lots of fun photos!) features our Irish Terrier and his adventures as he looks for a friend while we travel in our RV. Great for a bedtime story or early reader. Check my site for its release.

On another note:
Read a good horse book lately? If so, e-mail me the title, author and a short review and I will post it on my Blog: http://horsebookreviews.blogspot.com/

E-mail me at: sharonminer@yahoo.com

Photos & Author Info From Hanover Book Festival

PHOTOS: From top to bottom: A young reader with me enjoyed coloring pages from "Woogie's Travels," an early reader book to be released in October. Visit my site at http://www.sharonminer.com/

Ann Babel, my table mate, with her children's book, "His Lamb I Am." It's available at http://www.authorhouse.com/.

Two other children's author across from us: Left - Tammy Belcher and her book, "Jasper." Visit http://truthtalking.net/ and Greta Ward with several cute children's books. Visit http://pinkiethecat.com/.

Jean Keating and her dog Puff stole the show! Visit this mystery writer's site at http://jeankeating.com/


I had a wonderful time at Hanover Book Festival yesterday held in Mechanicsville, Va. This annual event organized by the Hanover Writer's Club gave me the opportunity to meet numerous readers and authors. I sold several of my books and swapped several more with other authors.

I'm always looking for reviewers for my young adult and horse books (authors, teachers, parents, avid readers and even children) and I made several contacts while there. I also made connections with people who knew equestrians with horse stories to be included in the next edition of the Beloved Horses series. I give complimentary copies of my books to all the reviewers and submitters for that book upon its release. If interested, e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com.

I want to personally thank Joanne Liggan, who chaired the event, for all her efforts to make it a successful and well organized day - Kudos to Joanne!



As an author of books published both with a traditional press and a Print On Demand company, I enjoyed sharing my experience with several writers. I explained how extremely pleased I am with Infinity Publishing and how they are more "author friendly" than many other P.O.D. publishers. Visit their site to learn more: http://www.infinitypublishing.com/ They have a referral program that financially benefits both you and I if you want to pursue publishing your book with them! They have an online book catalog at http://bbotw.com/ and I send any customers of my books there if they want to make a purchase with a credit card.

Here's a list of some of the other authors I met:
Thomas Banks - Children's Books - http://www.toleba.net/
Teresa Bettino - Children's books & more - Tbettino@msn.com
Beth Brown - "Haunted Battlefields" - http://www.virginiasmosthaunted.com/
Ellen Cartwright - suspense novel - http://www.trafford.com/
Richard Corwin - Short Story Collection - http://www.midnightgates.com/
Sandra Dean - "A Garden in My Heart" - www.wishingroom.com/authors/SandraDean
Joseph Guion - "Stolen Votes" - http://alltap.net/
Alicia Jones - "Blessings of Purpose" http://destiny11.com/
Naana Kyereboah - "Soul Name" - http://nabinava.com/
Joanne Liggan - "Air of Truth" http://tatepublishing.com/bookstore/
Kathleen Mix - Romance Novels & more - http://kathleenmix.com/
Elizabeth Nicholas - Time Travel novels - http://www.alibris.com/
Sarah Norkus - "Eleventh Summer" http://www.pleasantword.com/
Yvonne Ortega - "Hope For the Journey Through Cancer" http://yvonneortega.com/
Harvey Tate - "As the Wind Walks" - crucible2003@aol.com
Mary Williams - "The Girl on the Hill" www.wishingroom.com/authors/MaryWilliams
Willie Williams - "Sinkhole Justice" - http://www.authorhouse.com/
Saxon Wrenn - "An American Saga" - http://www.publishamerica.com/

Photo from Lynchburg Writing Seminar

I had a very enjoyable lunch at the Golden Corral in Lynchburg, Virginia with two aspiring writers this past Wednesday - Wanda Davis (left) and Norma Eldridge. It was a pleasure hearing their stories and future goals. Write on, ladies!

August, September & October Events

Hanover Book Festival
Saturday, August 2, 10 am - 2 pm
I'll be selling and signing my books, and chatting with visitors!
Presented by the Hanover Writer's Club, this event features book signings by numerous authors, Writing Workshops, Door Prizes and loads of fun for the family! It will be held at the VFW POST 9808 on 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville, Va.

Visit: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/


Customer Appreciation Day at Wolf Creek Tack & Feed
Sat. Aug. 30, 9 am - Noon
My Book Signing and Interviews for Horse Stories
Janelle Weast holds this annual event every year and I've been invited to participate! Located on Rt. 460 just east of Appomattox, Va. Wolf Creek carries supplies and feed for horses as well as hunting/fishing supplies. Call for details: 434-352-9653

Writing Workshop at Madison Heights Library
Wed. Sept 3, 6:30 - 8 pm
I'm speaking at this educational event for teens and adults
Located just north of Lynchburg, Va, this FREE event will help all writers with article, manuscripts and school reports. Register at the library with Judy or e-mail: jspencer@acpl.us
Book signing afterwards.


Teen Read Week October 12 - 18
Hosted by the American Library Association
The theme is Books With Bite. Visit your local library for details. Or visit: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2008/index.cfm



The Keystone State Reading Association Writing Conference
Oct. 18 - 21 at Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, Pa
I'll be conducting seminars on Sun. & Mon. and signing books those days.
Registration required. Visit: http://ksra.org/ and click on annual conference.

Writing Seminar & Lunch With the Author

Do You Want Your Book Published?
To Improve Your Writing?
Sell Your Stories?

Writing Seminar and Lunch With the Author is for teenagers and adults who are interested in creative writing and becoming published. It will be held on Wednesday, July 30, from 11 – 2 pm at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Wards Rd. in Lynchburg.

Topics to be covered include:
· Writing Tips for All Formats
· Creative Query Letters
· Guidelines for Submissions – Magazine Editors & Book Publishers
· The Publishing Industry Today

Sharon Miner has been a published writer for 15 years and encourages others to pursue their writing ambitions. She has authored six books and has had articles in Dog Fancy, Blood Horse, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred and Horse News. She was a field correspondent for two newspapers in northeast Pennsylvania. Miner writes for PhelpsSports.com and has conducted writing seminars in eight states. Visit her Web site at http://www.sharonminer.com/ to learn more about the author and her books.

Seating is limited for this event and the registration fee of $25 is due by July 23rd. The fee is for the seminar only. Participants may enjoy the lunch buffet.

There will be free door prizes, handouts and discounts on the author’s books. For reservations, call 814-937-0704 or E-mail sharonminer@yahoo.com. Or mail name, address, phone and a check to: Sharon Miner, 1105 West Lake Rd., Spout Spring, Va 24593.

Happy 4th of July! Book Special!!

Need a Fun Summer Read? Here's a 4th of July Book Special!

To celebrate this patriotic holiday, I'll be signing books all weekend at Paradise Lake Campground and offering a super discount - $12 for each of my books! If you love to read mysteries or horse books, and can't be in the Appomattox, Virginia area for an in-person purchase, I'll be glad to ship your order on Monday with the same discount. Just e-mail me your order and mention this special.



Include in your message:

• Which book - visit http://www.sharonminer.com/


• The name of the person I sign the copy to


• Your name and address, and phone number

Please include the shipping fees as noted on my book Order Form found on my site.

Once I reply to your e-mail order, please mail the check for the amount due with a filled out Order Form to my Pennsylvania address found on the Order Form.

If you would like to pay by credit card, please call me at 814-937-0704. The discount will not apply to credit card orders, however.

Have a Fantastic Holiday Weekend!

Paradise Lake Family Campground

I'll be selling and signing books at the Meet The Author Book Signing on Friday, June 27 from 6 - 7 pm at the Paradise Lake Family Campground, located just east of Appomattox on Rt. 460.

On Saturday, June 28th, I'll be reading stories from Beloved School Horses there during the Children's Story Hour from 6 - 7 pm.

If you are in the area, stop by and say hello! There will also be a hay ride and Candy Jeopardy and Candy Bingo on Friday, and a Hay Ride on Saturday.

If you need more details, directions etc, just e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com.

The local region is very historic with numerous tourist spots such as The Natural Bridge and Appomattox Courthouse, where General Lee surrendered to General Grant during the Civil War.

OTHER NOTES:


If you are into social networking, I just updated my profile at Facebook and joined a couple of horse groups. Check it out at:





http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1218550485

Philadelphia Book Festival

What a wonderful time I had in the City of Brotherly Love! The festival's upbeat spirit was not broken by the blustery winds on Saturday nor the raindrops Sunday afternoon.

I shared the Infinity Booth with a few authors each day and enjoyed sharing our publishing insights. I had a chance to walk around the festival and chat with other authors. I was delighted to see my friend, Austin Camacho, there with his mystery books. At the end of this message is a list of the authors that attended, their books and URL's if they have one.

I had coloring pages made from the sketches in my horse books and the youngsters who stopped by enjoyed being artists! I displayed some of their work while others chose to take their artwork home. I even met a few adult horse lovers!

Several costumed characters entertained the crowds and I'm pictured with a Star Wars storm trooper! Darth Vadar made an appearance and Winnie the Pooh!

Check out the books by these authors (the books can be bought at Infinity's site at http://www.buybooksontheweb.com/ -

Bob Swiatek(NY) novelist and humorous cookbook http://www.bobcooks.com/

Bob O'Connor (WV) Civil War Fiction http://www.boboconnorbooks.com/

Tom Archer (PA) novelist: "Burnt Popcorn and Cheap Perfume"

Roberto DiVincenzo (NJ) memoirs: "First Male Born" and "Last Male Born"

Chris Forman (NY) mystery series http://www.mariahartmysteries.com/

Joe Sindoni (PA) self help book http://www.50reasons.com/

Ron Gardner (NJ) stroke survivor http://www.gardnertraining.com/

Irma Jenkins (NJ) novelist "Dear Honeybunches"

Gerry Stampfel (NJ) fantasy "The Warrior's Path"

Austin Camacho (VA) mystery http://www.ascamacho.com/

Happy Reading!

Author Events - Mid-Atlantic Region

We leave Florida at the end of April and head north with 3 trucks and trailers carrying 6 horses, 3 dogs and all our stuff! I'm looking forward to being in northern Virginia again - closer to our son, Josh in Philly! We will visit him and his girlfriend, Kate, the middle of May and also my retired horse, Sonny(left), in NJ. I'm so excited!!

A few of the planned events are below, and I'll add more as they are confirmed.

April 16 - Ocala Writer's Meeting: From 6:30 - 8 pm I'll be speaking about writing and getting published at the Ocala Writers meeting at the Marion County Public Library. This group is holding a special Author event in June, but I'll be up north then! So I offered to meet them before I leave. Laurie, the organizer for the events, works at my favorite Florida bookstore - Twice Read Tales - located just past the library. If you are in the area, join us! If not then, contact the library if you wish to join the group. Or visit the bookstore and talk to Laurie on the weekends!

Results: Ocala author Neal Tiffany joined me and spoke about his book, Bachelor Father Pioneer. He's pictured above with me at the meeting's end. You can purchase his book (and mine) at Infinity Publishing's site Buy Books On The Web - http://www.bbotw.com.

May 17 & 18 - Philadelphia Book Festival: (From the Web site) More than 60 of the nation's top writers will gather in Philadelphia for the second Philadelphia Book Festival, the Free Library's annual celebration of reading and literacy. The festival at the Parkway Central Library, 19th and Vine Streets offers two days of award-winning writers and poets in a lively atmosphere that combines stimulating book talks and celebrity signings with an eclectic blend of live music, children's entertainment, a new gaming gallery for all ages to enjoy, and a street fair with more than 80 literary exhibitors! The festival is a fun, free event that connects book lovers throughout the mid-Atlantic region.Legendary ABC news anchor and host Barbara Walters headlines the list of renowned authors with her new book, Audition: A Memoir.

With more than 80 exhibitors, the Book Festival's Street Fair is a book buyer's dream with an eclectic collection of publishers, bookstores, and independent authors showing and selling their latest books! I'll be doing readings and signings at the Infinity Publisher's booth - stop by and chat and collect free handouts!

Visit for more info: http://libwww.freelibrary.org/bookfestival/

October 18 - 21 - Keystone State Reading Association 41st Annual Conference: "Literacy: Food For Thought" will be held at the Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA. I will be conducting a few writing workshops and be featured during the Author's Breakfast & Teas. And of course, holding a book signing! My new book will be available then - a picture book featuring our Irish Terrier,Woogie!

For more info: http://ksra.org/Conference/2008_conference.htm

My New Event Calendar

Welcome!

My wonderful and creative son, Josh, created my web site (http://www.sharonminer.com/) when my first horse book was released in 2004. He's a busy guy and rather than pester him with updates for my events, he's linked the Event Page to my Event Blog - Like Staples says, "That was easy!"

Anyway, it should be easier for him, now that I can update my own book signings, fundraisers, writing workshops and special visits to schools, libraries etc. I'll set it up quarterly but make changes in red as needed. Photos of the event, if any, will be added afterwards.

Any questions, or if you would like to invite me to your event, feel free to contact me by e-mail at sharonminer@yahoo.com

2008 JANUARY - MARCH

(I'm in sunny Florida!)

Jan 27 HITS Ocala Grand Prix Ring 2 – 4 pm

Book Signing & Sales for Benefit Raffle for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Feb 3, 17 & 24 HITS Ocala Grand Prix Ring 2 – 4 pm

Book Signing & Sales for Benefit Raffle for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Feb 9 Carmichael's Cafe, Ocala 6 - 8 pm

Book Signing & Raffle Sales

Feb 15 HITS Exhibitor Party Signing & Raffle Sales 6 – 7 pm

Mar 2 Hits "Kids Day" Signing & Raffle Drawing Noon – 4 pm

Above are photos from the fun event - and $1,145.00 was raised for Make-A-Wish Foundation! On the left are a few of the winners of the 10 Gift Bags featuring my "Beloved Sport Horses." Tracy Magness, in the black coat, is the leading Grand Prix rider at HITS Ocala 2007 and has won two Grand Prix classes so far this season. On the right is two trick horse trainers: Denise Hopkins with Cleve and Carole Fletcher with Hercules. Both entertained the families during Kids Day at HITS and both are in my book.

Mar 9 HITS "World of the Horse" Signing 12 – 3 pm

Mar 14 HITS Exhibitor Party by Team Barber Signing 6 – 8 pm

March 20 Denise Hopkins Open House Special Signing 6 - 8 pm

March 29 The Tack Shack Horsey Yard Sale, Ocala Signing 9 am - 4 pm