Friday, February 12, 2016

Scared to Death: Do it Anyway New Release !

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Steven R. Porter is proud to announce his third book.

Now available on Amazon from Stillwater River Publications! My third book, co-authored with Motivate For Success's Brian Beneduce, tells the incredible story of how Brian overcame a lifetime of debilitating fear, anxiety and panic to reach an extraordinary level of happiness and success.
Unlike my last two books, this is NOT a novel; but I think everyone will still enjoy this fascinating story. And if you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks yourself, it's a must read -- a rare first-person account of a misunderstood affliction from inside the mind of a person who has lived it, and beat it.

Brian Beneduce has always known there was something wrong with him -- very wrong. Even at a young age when his friends were enjoying activities as harmless as sleepovers, he would hyperventilate, sweat and tremble at the mere thought. He never told a soul. As he got older his condition worsened. Open spaces, crowds, bridges, tunnels, elevators, planes and traffic all sent him into spells of debilitating fear and panic, but never more than when he would be trapped somewhere alone with his own thoughts, and would be convinced that "The Thing," as he named it, would someday kill him. Yet somehow, perhaps for the sake of his wife, children, or his business he vowed that he would find the willpower he needed to beat it -- or would die trying. Scared to Death.... Do It Anyway is one man's inspirational and tumultuous journey told through the thoughts, feelings and secrets of an acute agoraphobic. It not only chronicles three decades of severe panic and anxiety attacks, but it also reveals the healing thought process of self-realization that helped him defeat "The Thing," build a multi-million dollar business, and discover a life of true happiness.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Association of Rhode Island Authors Monthly Meeting

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

NEXT MEETING — Feb. 11, 2016

The next regular meeting of the Association of Rhode Island Authors will take place on Thursday, February 11th in the Community Room at the Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence Street, West Warwick.
Our guest speaker this month will be Margaret A. Caster, CPA, who will discuss, "Authors Tax Considerations for filing Schedule C.” She will discuss basic items that are includable in income and allowable expenses. Questions are welcome throughout the presentation.
Informal networking begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. New authors, members and guests are always welcome!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Book Discussion at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Wednesday, February 10th
11:00 a.m.
This month's selection is The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough. Copies are available at the Circ Desk. Please plan to join us!
"This is the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot...."
The library's adult book discussion group is open to those interested in reading and discussing a book together. Books are chosen ahead of time. Multiple copies are available at the library's check-out desk. Readers may also place their own holds on the book, e-book, or audiobook. For more information, please call Robin Nyzio (401) 710-7800 x 711

Monday, February 8, 2016

Tentative Author Line-Up for Tuesday Feb. 9,2016

Posted by Wayne G. Barber


Author New Release, Self-Publishing, Book Signings and Guest 


Interviews.


Tentatively scheduled at 9:05 am author Richard Guilbault,

The Hidden Power of Mandalas, Vol.1,2,3


Tentatively scheduled for 9:35 am author Leo C. Frisk Jr.

  A Crickets Ho Ho Mmmm Christmas
and A Crickets Trick or Treat and discussion on his new works.

E-Mail from now through the broadcast at waynewnri@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Book Signing – New Release at Booklovers Gourmett, Webster Mass.

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Saturday, February 27th, 2-4 PM

Before The Sun Sets and They Are Forgotten is a non-fiction book written by Paul Samuels and just recently published.
Paul interviewed local elders for this book and dedicated a chapter to each of them. Each chapter contains a color photo of the elder, a brief biography, reflections about their accomplishments in life, things that they were proud of or regretted, beliefs that they developed over their lifetime and advice for younger generations. The ages of the elders interviewed ranged from sixty-nine to ninety-six. The formal education of those interviewed ranged from high school dropouts to PH.Ds and careers ranged from stay-at-home mothers to university professors.
The elders universally enjoyed sharing their stories and their wisdom. Some of the stories were incredibly touching and inspirational. Readers will find the elders’ advice to be thought provoking and be moved to evaluate their own belief systems about what is truly important in life.
Paul Samuels works full-time as an investment advisor in Wellesley. He conducted the interviews and wrote Before The Sun Sets and They Are in his spare time between 2012 and 2015. Paul lives in Charlton with his darling wife Loralee Dubeau.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

New Release The Amazing Monkey Boy: & The Great Froggy Rescue

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Congrats to Glocester resident and Ponaganset High School alum Jamie Leigh Forgetta on the release of her debut children's book,

Deep in the woods of Glocester, Rhode Island lives a little hero named Monkey Boy and his sidekick Dino Lass. Today they have found a family of frogs that needs some help to get to a bigger pond. Will they succeed in their quest?  Forgetta is a member of the Association of Rhode Island Authors

Feb. 13, 2016 Booklovers' Local Authors Expo Public Library, Cumberland, R.I.


Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Booklovers' Local Authors Expo               
  
Contact: Aaron Coutu   333-2552 x128   acoutu@cumberlandlibrary.org
  
The Library is hosting a Book Lovers’ Local Author Expo on Saturday, February 13 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.  Almost 40 authors have signed up to participate in the authors’ expo. Come and meet talented wordsmiths, and learn more about writing and publishing.
Participating writers include graphic novelists, poets, researchers, and illustrators with books for children, teens, and adults.  Topics in their books include animals, fairy tales, fantasy, historical fiction, history, horror, inspiring memoirs/biographies, mystery, paranormal, Rhode Island history, science fiction, sports, self-help, suspense/thriller, travel, and women’s fiction.  The slate of writers includes:
Julien Ayotte
Peter Johnson
Karen Petit
Wayne Barber
Laura Kennedy
Dawn Porter
Josh Blum
Alex Kimmell
Steven Porter
Kristen Calenda
Paul Lonardo
Martha Reynolds
Jessica Collette
Tabitha Lord
Heather Rigney
Jayne Conway
Sara Low
Christina Rodríguez
Jamie Coyle
Rick Marchetti
Greg Rubano/Jerry Assis
Elda M. Dawber
Jane F. McCarthy
Mary Catherine Volk
Paul Eno
Joann Mead
Everett Soares
Leesa Freeman
Kevin Mulhearn
J. Michael Squatrito, Jr.
Michael Hartigan
Yvette Nachmias-Baeu
Eric Sturtevant
Keith Johnson
James B. Nicola
Tara Willimas
Errick Nunnally
Raymond A. Wolf
Dave’s Marketplace is sponsoring refreshments for the event, which will include light desserts and drinks.