Over 30 authors and artists set up their tables on February
19th in the center of downtown for the 2nd annual Dearborn Street Book
Fair. Beautiful weather, with temperatures in the upper 70's, brought
out a good number of reading enthusiasts who had a chance to meet the
authors and purchase their books.
Below is a selection of some of the authors with information
about them. To enlarge the picture simply
click on it.
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Visitors talking to the authors who have their books on display.
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E.H. Domienik, author of
"I Remember the Yorktown" - a story about a ship that
participated in the sinking of five Japanese carriers and damaging
two others. Contact for talks and book signings. e.domienik@verizon.net
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Edward T. Duranty, author of a number of novels, displays some
of his works for sale including "Newport", a novel of
intrigue, mystery and suspense. He can be contacted at eeduranty@verizon.net.
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Diana Dean Harris displays her book "Englewood Lives",
a book on the history of Englewood. Diana was one of the founders
of this event.
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Author Donn Fleming by his table with his book "Sarasota Sunrise",
a murder mystery.
Donn can be reached at:
flemwright@aol.com.
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A common sight on Dearborn Street, man's best friend with his owner
enjoying the atmosphere.
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Priscilla Hurd, author of "The 13th Goddess, A Tale of Atlantis".
Priscilla can be contacted at:
phurd@embarqmail.com.
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Michele Sfaklanos talks to a visitor about her book "Useful
Information about Everyday Living". Contact:
michele7962@comcast.net
239-229-2805
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DEDO, Fine Arts and Artistic Home Services, had some fantastic
sculptures on display. The sculptures are made of PAPER, spray coated
with a variety of finishes.
dedocr@gmail.com
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Marilu Thornburgh, author of "The Twelve Steps of Charm, Etiquette
& Self Improvement", also gives seminars, workshops and
presentations.
Marilu@missmarilu.com
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Barbara Palmer, author of "A Tail in the Teapot
- a clue for you", gives the familiar Hello sign in sign language.
The clues in the book are also given in sign language. Email barbara
at:
Bpfolkart@aol.com
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Naomi Pringle is the author of "Ginga' Root Tea", an
American Journey.
Contact Naomi at:
nisabelp@hotmail.com
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Marie Calder with her "Other Side" series of books including
The Other Side of War", the "Other Side of Fear"
and "The other Side of Pain".
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Dr. Lance Seunarine with a table of the books he has
written, including "In Jah's Hands".
He can be contacted at:
tricanbks@aol.com
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Local author, Charles Schley wrote this Christmas Story for his
grandchildren. The story is titled "A Florida Christmas Story
- My Grandpa is Santa Claus". His grandchildren liked it so
much they printed it.
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Dave Clark, right, with a variety of his books,
talks to a potential customer.
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Author Robert Jay, left, was on hand to sign his new book in the
Montooth series. The first novel was Montooth and the Canfield Witch
and the new book is Race for the Ryland Ruby. Contact:
mschristian@montoothpress.com
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Toni Tancredi, by his table offering "Sins of the Son".
Contact:
tancredi.sinsoftheson@yahoo.com
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Bob Wulfings, right, sold all his copies of "Treasure Haunt"
a true story of silver & gold found in Charlotte Harbor.
On the left is Mark McNeely with his wife's book about River Ranch
Sweets, a feral cat that has been saved
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Dawn Penwell, with Trooper (left) and Melody. Dawn
runs Best Friends Dog Training and teaches your dog to be your best
friend.
Contact:
sunshine077@comcast.net.
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Patti Middleton with her table of art also represented
the Placida Arts & Crafts Market, and Orchids and Art at Fishery
Circle in Placida.
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This space reserved for A Christmas Story.
Coming real soon.
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