9 a.m.
Introduction & Welcome (Valentine Brkich)

10 a.m.
Jonis Agee

11:30 a.m.
Scott Russell Sanders

1 p.m.
Larry Watson

2:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks (Valentine Brkich)

FREE SELF-PUBLISHING SEMINAR!!
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Art Case • 232 Bridge Street

Mark Levine
Author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing (now in its 3rd edition) and Saturn Return

Written a book? Don't know what to do next?

Don't miss this exciting, informational seminar from Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing

"Why You Need To Think About Self-Publishing Your Book"

This informative seminar will cover:

• The challenges of getting traditionally published in today's market
  
• Why self-publishing can be a great option
  
• Self-Publish vs. using a Self-Publishing company
  
• How to choose the right self-publishing company
  
• My book is published, now what? How to cost-effectively market your book
  
• Why authors must know what it really costs to print copies of their books
  
• How to determine if a self-publishing company is paying fair royalties
  
• How to cost-effectively market and sell your book using the Internet and traditional book marketing techniques

Time: 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Art Case (232 Bridge Street)

Seats are limited! Make sure to reserve your spot today!  RSVP to valbrkich@gmail.com.

About Mark Levine
Mark Levine is author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing (now in its 3rd edition), lauded by industry professionals as a "Must-Read" by any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors choose a good self-publishing company and avoid predatory ones. The book analyzes and ranks the contracts and services of 47 self-publishing companies. It details how much each company marks up printing costs, what each company actually makes in royalties, and explains the legalese of each company's publishing agreement. Plus, the book explains how to read and negotiate any self-publishing company contract. Eight major self-publishing companies agreed to make their contracts more author-friendly in order to receive a higher ranking in the book.

Mark is also founder of Click Industries, Ltd. (an e-commerce company that provides products and services to small business owners), a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, and author of two novels. His first novel, I Will Faithfully Execute, a political thriller, was read by former president Bill Clinton, who wrote a note about how much he liked the book. Mark's second novel, Saturn Return, follows the path of self-discovery by two 30 year olds as they learn who they are, where they're going in life, and who they're meant to be with.

Lisa Catanzarite, Author/Owner - Bea Moore Books
10:30 a.m.
Lisa will begin by asking the children in the audience to define the word "treasure." After writing their responses on a whiteboard for all to see, they will read the story while showing the pages on a projector. They will conclude their reading by revisiting the definition of the word "treasure." It is amazing how the children change their words as to what it means. A Bea Moore look-and-dressed-alike will hand out seashells to the children.

Temujin The StoryTeller
12:30 p.m.
A performer/educator since 1968, and lists talents that include lecturer, workshop developer, musician, instrument maker. Temujin presents a unique and EDU-TAINING program of family oriented, audience participatory storytelling. All of this is done in the ancient tradition of the "Itinerant African Bard" hailing crowds with his talking drum.

"Temujin enchants and teaches at the same time... With a voice that booms, squeaks, snorts, whoops... His generously gesturing hands entice audiences into his realm of make believe for-real-ness." Shooting Star Review

Jennifer Rupredt

Jennifer Ruprecht is the author of The Crayon Kids' Art Adventure, a creative book encourages children to "think outside the crayon box." Jennifer will be reading from her book and leading a fun coloring craft for the kids.

Lose yourself in a far away fantasy world in Fairytale Land!
Kids can make a sword or princess hand, play dress up and enjoy readings by fairytale characters.