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.