Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORS VISITS

Thursday, May 21st
Local author, Anthony Gero to introduce his new book, Black Soldiers of New York State.
Anthony Gero, author of the new SUNY Press book Black Soldiers of New York State: A Proud Legacy, will speak about his work and sign copies of the book at Creekside. Gero, a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, worked for more than ten years on the research for the book, trying to answer the basic question of why these African-Americans would serve a country that denied them the full rights of citizenship. “It is essentially a book about dreams,” said Gero. He also includes this quote from Martin Luther King Jr. in the book, which provides further insight: “If a man hasn’t discovered something he would die for, he isn’t fit to live.”

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, has just confirmed that Helen O’Leary, local poet and educator, will be joining the talented lineup of poets who will be reading at Creekside’s Poetry Reading on May 9th at 7:00 pm in the coffeehouse.

“This means that we now have five (5) local poets who will be sharing their original work with us for an inspirational evening of poetry,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee.  “There is much to learn and be inspired by from those involved in the creative writing process. We hope that many come out for the evening to enjoy these talented writers.”

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

[Skaneateles, NY] Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, is honored to be hosting local poets Rachel Guido Devries, Mary Gardner,  Heidi Nightengale and Elizabeth Patton on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00pm in the coffeehouse.  They will be reading from their recently published books.

“We are really looking forward to hosting these talented local poets and this local poetry reading,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee.  “This event featuring poetry of very interesting and varied topics is one you won’t want to miss.”

About the Poets

Rachel Guido deVries is a poet and fiction writer.  She continues her book tour of Central New York venues reading from her newest publication, The Brother Inside Me, published by Guernica Editions in 2008.  This collection of poems considers with characteristic clarity and honesty the early death of her brother, her father’s life with dementia and the changes and wisdom that come with age. 

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Special Events in April
Thursday, April 30th, 6:30 PM
Thom Filicia at Anyela’s!
Laura’s List: Books for Women in conjunction with Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts PRESENTS An Evening with Thom Filicia, on Thursday, April 30 at 6:30pm at Anyela’s Vineyards in Skaneateles, NY.
A portion of ticket price will support local breast cancer organization, Positively Pink Packages, www.positivelypinkpackages.org in honor of Thom’s mother. Join Erika L Davis and Laura Ponticello for a Cocktail Reception and Book signing party, including Creekside’s Espresso Bar.  Sponsored by Dr. Robert Kiltz- CNY Healing Arts, Anyela’s Vineyards, She Takes the Cake and Skaneateles Town Square/Ace Hardware. Creekside Books & Coffee- a proud media sponsor of the event.

Live Music in the Coffeehouse

Saturday, April 18th-Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll. Tickets are $5 at the door

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Hello from Creekside Books & Coffee! An independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, NY.

Here’s what’s happening in the first part of April ALL events are FREE, unless otherwise noted.

Please contact 685-0379 with questions or if you’d like more information about potential interviews with the authors or about covering the events.

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORS VISITS

Wednesday, April 1, 6-8 pm
Tracy Higginbotham
“A Golden Glow”
Presentation, Conversation
& Book Signing
Local woman entrepreneur Tracy Higginbotham, President of Five Star Events and Women TIES, announces her story “A Golden Glow” will appear in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms edition arriving in bookstores on March 24. Women entrepreneurs, stay at- home moms, and work-at-home moms are invited to this special event at Creekside to celebrate the powerful choices women make to improve their families, themselves and the world. For more information, visit www.WomenTies.com.

Contributed by: Three Chiquitas

Children’s Pirate Book author Donna Bennett will be at Creekside Books in Skaneateles for a pirate princess party.  The Petey and the Mean Pirates party and book signing will be on March 4th from 10:30a-12p.  Petey and the Mean Pirates sends a heart warming message of peace.  The book is a delightful children’s story that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. Kids will love to come and get their book personalized to them by the author.

Contributed by: Elisabeth Hurley

The magical emergence of spring is delightfully written and illustrated in Digging Spring, a picture book from the author/illustrator team of Elisabeth Hurley of Skaneateles and Erin Sherman of Weedsport, New York. Little Ann is saddened by the lack of time her mother has to spend with her until she discovers the wonders of springtime in her own backyard, making new friends including Grandmother Earth.
The team is particularly delighted with the response the book has received so far. Young children adore it, adults applaud it for its clarity and beauty of language and for its fantastic illustrations. A nine-year old reader said I love that book, and a fourteen-year old called it a wonderful story of spring coming to life.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORS VISITS

Wednesday, March 4th
10:30-12:00 PM
Special Storytime at Creekside!
Pirate Party and Book Signing with Children’s Book Author.
Children’s Pirate Book author Donna Bennett will be at Creekside Books in Skaneateles for a pirate princess party.  The “Petey and the Mean Pirates”
storytime, party, and book signing will be on March 4th from 10:30a-12p.
Petey and the Mean Pirates sends a heart warming message of peace.  The book is a delightful children’s story that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. This event is free to the public.  No registration necessary.
Children can come dressed in their favorite pirate or princess costume but, not required

Thursday, March 5th
7:00 PM
Author or Stump City, Mike Quigley return to Creekside to introduce his newest in the Stump City series, “Childhood without a Helmut”.  Set again in that predominantly Irish-American section of Skaneateles Falls, New York, the story roughly parallels the time period of Stump City but focuses on Michael’s interactions with his friends and neighbors.  This event is free to the public.  No registration required.

Contributed by: Mary Beth Bronk / Creekside Books & Coffee

Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

Selected as an Indies’ Next (Independent Bookstores, like Creekside) top pick for February, Beat the Reaper is a novel that literally keeps the protagonist one step ahead of the reaper throughout its entirety.  Dr. Peter Brown is an intern at Manhattan Catholic. Pietro “Bearclaw” Brnwa is a hit man for the mob. Nicholas LoBrutto, aka Eddy Squillante is Dr. Brown’s new patient with three months to live and an uncanny suspicion that Brown and Brnwa are one in the same.  High intensity ensues as Brown tries running from the mob while taking care of his patients. Humor abounds. Not recommended for those who take exception to less than refined language.

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson may remind readers of Alexander McCall Smith’s Ladies Detective series.  Set in Nairobi, Kenya the widower Mr. Malik is one of many taking weekly-guided bird walks through the capable instruction of Scottish born Rose Mbikwa. Latecomer to the group Harry Khan, is Mr. Malik’s childhood nemesis, full grown, not so ready for retirement and eyes set straight on Rose. The sexagenarian gentlemen of the Nairobi Hunt Club seize the opportunity for yet another one of their clever competitions in who can document the most birds inside one week and perhaps win the hand of Rose for the annual Nairobi Hunt Club Ball.  Birds flourish everywhere.

Contributed by: Bob Comenole

Thursday Evenings
February 26th – March 26th 2009

Purpose: To teach the techniques involved in planning and structuring a novel. The course will also cover the craft of creative writing in general, with an emphasis on crafting solid plots, believable characters and satisfying dramatic action. The principles involved can, of course, be applied to several other forms of writing, including short stories, children’s books, creative nonfiction and memoir, among others.

Format: Workshops are conducted at Creekside in an informal, interactive atmosphere. Instructor will offer mini-lectures, conduct small group discussions, and facilitate peer critiques. Participants will refine their own works-in-progress, in and out of class.