Author Line-Up for 10-1-19

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

News, Book Signings, Poetry, Publishing Questions and Author Interviews too !

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Husband and Wife Authors today !  Some Poetry too !

"Love is Worth the Work" is a 30-day love challenge designed to demonstrate love and care for your spouse and self. Readers will be empowered and inspired to create an effective change within their relationships. By completing the questions, challenges, and reflections, we hope that you will gain more insight and be strengthen during your journey towards love. Ed and Angel Cooper have a heart for relationships. They want to see married couples communicating, working together and growing in their love for one another. They want single people to understand that life is still great regardless of their single status. Singleness is a time for preparation and personal self growth and love. Also, everyone should work together to build their community around them. Supporting and encouraging one another to be their best. Remember in everything that you do, "Love is Worth the Work".

ACLU of RI Resolves First Amendment Lawsuit Over State’s Discrimination Against Non-Fiction Authors

Posted by Wayne G. Barber & Photo Wayne G. Barber Library

The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable resolution of a lawsuit it filed in May, challenging the state Division of Taxation’s position that a special sales tax exemption for Rhode Island authors applied only to works of fiction, and not to non-fiction, because non-fiction was not considered “creative and original.” The lawsuit argued that making such a distinction on the content of the work violated the First Amendment’s guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. The ACLU dismissed the case today after confirming that the authors who applied for exemptions since the suit was filed have had them granted by the Division.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) and three Rhode Island non-fiction writers who had previously been advised by state officials of their ineligibility for the tax exemption. Last year, for example, Lucie Contente, one of the plaintiffs, applied for an exemption for a fiction book and two non-fiction books she had written, but received a certificate for only her work of fiction.

The law at issue, enacted by the General Assembly in 2013, is designed to promote the work of local writers and artists. It exempts from the sales tax “original and creative works” sold by writers, composers, and artists residing in Rhode Island. At some point, however, the Taxation Division and the RI State Council on the Arts advised ARIA members that non-fiction books were not “original and creative works,” and therefore not eligible for the tax exemption.

The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable resolution of a lawsuit it filed in May, challenging the state Division of Taxation’s position that a special sales tax exemption for Rhode Island authors applied only to works of fiction, and not to non-fiction, because non-fiction was not considered “creative and original.” The lawsuit argued that making such a distinction on the content of the work violated the First Amendment’s guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. The ACLU dismissed the case today after confirming that the authors who applied for exemptions since the suit was filed have had them granted by the Division.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) and three Rhode Island non-fiction writers who had previously been advised by state officials of their ineligibility for the tax exemption. Last year, for example, Lucie Contente, one of the plaintiffs, applied for an exemption for a fiction book and two non-fiction books she had written, but received a certificate for only her work of fiction.

The law at issue, enacted by the General Assembly in 2013, is designed to promote the work of local writers and artists. It exempts from the sales tax “original and creative works” sold by writers, composers, and artists residing in Rhode Island. At some point, however, the Taxation Division and the RI State Council on the Arts advised ARIA members that non-fiction books were not “original and creative works,” and therefore not eligible for the tax exemption.
Additional information about the lawsuit, ARIA v. Savage, can be found here.
Source: ACLU Media Press Release

Author Line Up for 9-24-19

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

News, Poetry, Book Signings, Expo's, Lively Literati, Publishing Questions and Author Interviews too !
E-mail from now thru the broadcast at waynewnri@yahoo.com

At 9:05 am Author Patience Hemenway will discuss her new book " Breathe With Me"

at 9:35 am New York Poet James B.Nocola will join the show

You possess great power to reclaim your peace no matter what circumstances come your way.

Each day presents a
new opportunity to do better, to be more and to
live more boldly than the day before. Breathe with me as we go on a journey to discover your inner strength.

Author Line-Up for 9-17-19

Posted by Wayne G. Barber &  Photos Property of  Wayne G. Barber's Library

News, Book Signings, Expos, Poetry, Publishing Questions and Author Interviews too !

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 At 9:05 am, Author Anne Hamilton will discuss her new children's book.

ARIA Author Debbie Tillinghast and ARIA Author Anne Hamilton share a tent at the Burrillville Arts and Crafts Festival 9-15-19

ARIA Author Richard Rezendes and ARIA Board member, Wayne G. Barber share a tent at Burrillville Arts and Crafts Festival 9-15-19

This is a Gorgy ?

Yes, Ellen was not taking a nap !

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Chester is a horse who lives on a farm with many other animals and dreams of becoming a famous race horse. Chester faces many obstacles as he trains for a big race with Farmer Joe who owns the farm where Chester lives. Farmer Joe believes in Chester and encourages him to never give up. For Chester, like many others, it's a story of overcoming self-doubt, ignoring bullies and always doing your best.

At 9:35 am, A familuar New York City Poet makes a call if he can !

Burrillvill Art's Festival and Woonsocket's Autumnfest

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Burrillville Art's Festival Sept. 14 & Sept. 15, 2019   Lot # 88 & Lot# 89 Tents and Table, Chairs provided too !

 One spot left and I will put one on waiting list, Wayne 401-406-9656 or waynewnri@yahoo.com

AUTUMNFEST 
ARIA will return to AutumnFest in Woonsocket, and our space this year will be inside the main festival vending area. This event takes place on the same days as the Scituate Art Festival.

Dates: October 12, 13 & 14 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sat & Sun), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon) (Authors must stay until at least 5 p.m. on Sat. & Sun.)
Fee: $25 per author per day two per tent, or $40 per day for a single tent.
Location: World War II Veteran's Memorial Park
Address: 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI
Website: http://www.autumnfest.org
Weather: This is a rain or shine event.

RSVP: If interested, contact Wayne Barber (401) 406-9656  waynewnri@yahoo.com to reserve your space. Please indicate which day (or days) you are available, and if you have a tent and table that ARIA can borrow for all three days. AFTER your space is confirmed, mail your check (made out to ARIA) to: Steven Porter, 63 Sawmill Road, Chepachet, RI 02814. 

Authors Hour Line-Up for 9-10-19

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News, Poetry, Publishing Questions, Book Signings, Book Expo's and Author Interviews too !

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A troubled and grieving Livia Moss battles the everyday struggle of functioning with depression and anxiety before the unimaginable happens. Is she going crazy or is there actually such a thing as ghosts?

Enjoy the first installment of the Monsters Within series, a group of stories with the goal of exploring the connection between the darkness inside all of us with the darkness associated with the supernatural world.

Authors Hour Line-Up for 9-3-19

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News, Poetry, Book Signings, Book Releases, Publishing Questions, Lively Literati and Author Interviews too.

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Romance Writer, Rock Star, Woonsocket's own,

Jeannette Winters with over 40 books will discuss the process, marketing and discipline to make it in our craft.