Linda Merlino's 2008 Events


March 13, 2008 7-9pm

Bishop's Corner Writers Group - Readings of Writer's and Authors

Bishop's Corner Panera Café 2542 Albany Avenue (Rte 44) West Hartford, CT


March 18, 2008 – April 8, 2008 7-9pm

Ridgefield Continuing Education

Veterans Park School Ridgefield, CT 06877

Writing as a Passion…This is a short course on creative writing with emphasis on turning the story in your head into a published novel. The goal of this workshop will be to discuss aspects of the publishing process, the query letter, and the passion for writing.


April 12, 2008 12-3pm

Book Launch and Signing

Elm Street Books 35 Elm Street New Canaan, CT 06840 203-966-4545


April 26, 2008 9-10:30am

Young Writer's Conference of Ridgefield

Scott's Ridge Middle School Barlow Mountain Road Ridgefield, CT 06877

Linda Merlino is a presenter at the conference. She will lead a one and a half hour presentation on "My Imagination…The Writer Inside Me". Fourth and Fifth grade participants will learn about writing fiction.


April 26, 2008 at 1-2pm

Telling Tales: Writing Women Share Their Stories

Ridgefield Library Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877

The 300th Anniversary of Ridgefield CT. The library kicks off its events on the evening of April 24th. On Saturday April 26th there will be author panels, discussions, signings and books for sale. Linda will be on an author panel with two other women writers discussing women's literary fiction. Books available from Books on the Common 109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, 203-431-9100


April 27, 2008 1-4pm

Reception for Connecticut Authors

Ridgefield Library Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877

A reception on the lawn under tents for Connecticut authors at the Ridgefield Library. Linda Merlino will be among several invited authors to greet visitors. She will be available for book signings, book sales and questions.


May 5, 2008 - 7-9pm

Watertown Public Library

Main Street Watertown, MA 02472

Guest Speaker & Book Signing


May 7, 2008 – May 28, 2008 7-9pm

Ridgefield Continuing Education

Veterans Park School Ridgefield, CT 06877

Description: Writing as a Passion…This is a short course on creative writing with emphasis on turning the story in your head into a published novel. The goal of this workshop will be to discuss aspects of the publishing process, the query letter, and the passion for writing.


May 13, 2008 7-9pm

Bishop's Corner Writers Group Guest Author

Bishop's Corner Panera Café 2542 Albany Avenue (Rte 44) West Hartford, CT

Linda Merlino will be the guest author for the Writers Group discussing her experience as a writer and the joys of being published.


May 22, 2008, Thursday, 12-2pm

Bernard's Inn of Ridgefield Authors Luncheon

Bernard's Inn of Ridgefield Rte 35/20 West Lane Ridgefield, CT 06877 203-438-8282

Linda Merlino will be the guest author at Bernard's Inn for her novel: Belly of the Whale. There will be a special menu for those attending at a cost of $25. People will have the opportunity to met Linda, hear excerpts from her novel, have her sign books and answer questions about writing.


May 29, 2008 7-9pm

Ridgefield Writers Guild Literary Event

Ridgefield Library-The Dayton Room Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877

Linda Merlino will read excerpts from her novel: Belly of the Whale


June 2008 - Virtual Book Tour

June 2 – If Books Could Talk (book trailer promo) http://bookvideos.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/belly-of-the-whale-by-linda-merlino/

June 3 – Review Your Book (book review) http://reviewyourbook.com/review.cfm?reviewid=707

June 4 – Blogcritics (interview) www.blogcritics.org

June 5 – The Story Behind the Book (guest post) www.thestorybehindthebook.wordpress.com

June 6 – Dark Phantom Review (book spotlight) www.thedarkphantom.wordpress.com

June 9 – Divine Caroline (interview) www.divinecaroline.com (exact link soon)

June 10 – Book Marketing Buzz (guest post) www.bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com

June 11– Beyond the Books (interview) www.beyondthebooks.wordpress.com

June 12 – Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors (book spotlight) www.bookexcerpts.wordpress.com

June 13 – Fiction Scribe (guest post) www.fictionscribe.com

June 16 – The Plot (book spotlight) www.theplotline.wordpress.com

June 17 – The Plot (character interview) www.theplotline.wordpress.com

June 18 – Book Cover Lovers (book spotlight) www.bookcoverlovers.blogspot.com

June 19– The Writer’s Life (interview) www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com

June 20 – The Book Connection (guest post) www.thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com

June 23 - American Chronicle (interview) www.americanchronicle.com (exact link soon)

Bookroom Reviews (book review) www.bookroomreviews.wordpress.com

June 24 – Paperback Writer (interview) www.rebecca2007.wordpress.com

June 25 – Author Day (chat) www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.ning.com/group/authorday/

Families.com (book review) http://members.families.com/tristipie/blog

June 26 – Pump Up Your Online Book Promotion (book spotlight) www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogspot.com

Families.com (interview) http://members.families.com/tristipie/blog

June 27 – Pump Up Your Online Book Promotion (interview) www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogspot.com

June 30– Booking Mama (review) www.bookingmama.blogspot.com (asking Julie if this date is okay) (received book)


Friday, June 6 interview with Norwalk Hour
Saturday, June 7 1-3pm

Walden Books - Danbury Fair Mall

7 Backus Avenue

Danbury, CT 06810

Book signing


June 21, 2008 - 2pm

Borders

14 Danbury Road

Wilton,CT 06897

Contact: Beth Anderson

Linda will be reading excerpts and signing: Belly of the Whale


Friday, June 27, 11am

Borders - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

1025 Cargo Drive - Suite 2401

Raleigh Durham, NC 27623

Book signing


Saturday, June 28, 2008 11am

Barnes & Noble

121 Glensford Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28314

Meet & Greet Book Signing


Wednesday, July 2, 7pm

Pomegranate Books

Wilmington, North Carolina

Book Signing


Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 7:30pm

Westport Public Library

Westport CT

Guest Speaker and Book Signing


July 19,2008 1-3pm

Borders in Farmington,CT

Contact: Heather Polk - 860-674-8110


August 7, 2008 - 1pm

Founders Hall

193 Danbury Road

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Contact: Grace Weber

203-431-7000 Linda will be discussing Belly of the Whale, reading excerpts and book signing


Lake Place Book Club

Danbury, CT

Book Discussion with Linda


October 22, 2008 TBA location

Ridgefield Preschool Mothers Meet

Guest Speaker and Signing


Fall 2008
October Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual Book Tour
New Canaan Library

Main Street

New Canaan, CT


Guilford Library Guilford, New Hampshire


Methodist University

Ramsey Street

Fayeteville, NC


Friday, March 20, 2009

Chapter G - PEO

Location: TBA

Ridgefield, CT 0877

Guest Speaker and Book Signing