Bishop's Corner Writers Group - Readings of Writer's and Authors
Bishop's Corner Panera Café
2542 Albany Avenue (Rte 44)
West Hartford, CT
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.
Book Launch and Signing
Elm Street Books
35 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-4545
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.
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
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.
Main Street Watertown, MA 02472
Guest Speaker & Book Signing
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.
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.
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.
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 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)
Walden Books - Danbury Fair Mall
7 Backus Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Book signing
Borders
14 Danbury Road
Wilton,CT 06897
Contact: Beth Anderson
Linda will be reading excerpts and signing: Belly of the Whale
Borders - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1025 Cargo Drive - Suite 2401
Raleigh Durham, NC 27623
Book signing
Barnes & Noble
121 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Meet & Greet Book Signing
Pomegranate Books
Wilmington, North Carolina
Book Signing
Westport Public Library
Westport CT
Guest Speaker and Book Signing
Borders in Farmington,CT
Contact: Heather Polk - 860-674-8110
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
Danbury, CT
Book Discussion with Linda
Ridgefield Preschool Mothers Meet
Guest Speaker and Signing
Main Street
New Canaan, CT
Ramsey Street
Fayeteville, NC
Chapter G - PEO
Location: TBA
Ridgefield, CT 0877
Guest Speaker and Book Signing