The Pulpwood Queen says "VOTE"!

Dear Readers,
Sending this message then headed out the door to VOTE! Was planning on voting before I headed in to work but my husband discovered as he left to do exactly that same thing that someone had hit one of our dogs last night and it had died. Yes, Phantom of the Opera has gone on to a dog's happy hunting grounds. He was a swell dog that was dumped at our house some time back. All white with a half black face, he was always the first one to greet me when I came home and the first one to see me off to work. I will miss his smiling face greatly.

But it's onward and upward book soldiers as now in full swing of our Books Alive this weekend. The full program is below and I just sent it on in a massive email blast around the country.

But first here are some things of interest from Publisher's Lunch this morning. Bad news for Barnes and Noble and then some bestseller lists. Do notice that I have highlighted Pulpwood Queen Book Club Selections in RED for READ by our book club! (See below).

Out the door to VOTE!
Kathy L. Patrick
The Pulpwood Queen
www.beautyandthebook.com
www.pulpwoodqueen.com
www.booksalivejefferson.com




Today's Meal
Riggio: Prepare for A "Terrible Holiday Season"
The WSJ reproduced an in-house memo to Barnes & Noble employees sent last week bychairman Len Riggio: "Never in all of the years I've been in business have I seen a worse outlook for the economy. And never in all my years as a bookseller have I seen a retail climate as poor as the one we are in. Nothing even close." He warns, "we are bracing for a terrible holiday season, and expect the trend to continue well into 2009, and perhaps beyond."Riggio announces that "new store openings will be curtailed greatly, and discretionary expenditures will be cut to the bone," though at the same time "we will not be making Draconian cuts in capital spending."At the same time, he assures that the company's financial foundation is solid: "We still intend to pay out a $50 million dividend to our shareholders this year. In addition, we have a solid balance sheet, excellent standing with the banking community, and more importantly, a large line of unused credit to draw upon. And, even with this year's large sales shortfall, we will make a decent profit, and end the year without owing a penny to our banks."Full memo at WSJArticle

Amazon's Best of 2008
Amazon has picked their top 100 books for the year. Here's the first part of the list:
1. The Northern Clemency, Philip Hensher
2. Hurry Down Sunshine, Michael Greenberg
3. Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America, Rick Perlstein
4. The Forever War, Dexter Filkins
5. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel, David Wroblewski
6. The Likeness: A Novel, Tana French
7. Serena: A Novel, Ron Rash (October book selection and I have first edition signed copies, email me, kathy@beautyandthebook.com)
8. So Brave, Young and Handsome: A Novel, Leif Enger
9. The Lazarus Project, Aleksandar Hemon
10. The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu
11. The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America, Thurston Clarke
12. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson (December book selection)
13. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves (The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, M.T. Anderson
14. Sitting Bull, Bill Yenne
15. Netherland: A Novel, Joseph O'Neill
16. Home: A Novel,Marilynne Robinson
17. Duma Key: A Novel, Stephen King
18. Lush Life: A Novel, Richard Price
19. In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan
20. The Underneath, Kathi Appelt (our Pulpwood Queen "Splinters" and "Pinecones" Teen and Pre-Teen Book Club Selection
21. Knockemstiff, Donald Ray Pollock
22. A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes, David Tanis
23. Pravda: A Novel, Edward Docx
24. 2666: A Novel, Roberto Bolano
25. Alinea, Grant
PW also picks their best books of the year.


BOOKS ALIVE!
A Christian and Inspirational Author, Book, and Music Festival
November 7, 8, and 9, 2008
First United Methodist Church
305 W. Henderson Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
www.booksalivejefferson.com

SCHEDULE

Friday—November 7th
This year we are offering a special dinner
with the authors. Seating is limited, so if
you are interested in having a quiet,
dinner where you can talk with our
authors, make a reservation early. Cost is
$20.

Saturday—November 8th
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Meet the authors, hear them speak, spend
time with them as they sign their books.

9:00 a.m. Opening remarks and prayer by Pastor Allison Byerley

Author Deanne Gist of “Courting Trouble” and “Deep in the Heart of Trouble”

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 Deeanne Gist, author of “Courting Trouble” and “Deep in the Heart of Trouble”, Bethany House Publishers
Deeanne Gist—known to her family, friends, and fans as Dee—has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her four very original, very fun historical romances. Add to this two consecutive Christy Awards, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success.
Join us as she offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at A Day in the Life of a Bestselling Author—it’s not what you might think.*
www.deannegist.com
www.bethanyhouse.com

9:45 Break for author signing and visit author.,book, and other vendors.

10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Suzanne McLennan, author of the cookbook/memoir, “Praise the Lord and Pass the Biscuits”

11:45 a.m. Break for author signing and visit author, book, and other vendors.

Noon Luncheon – Donations for luncheon

Sins of a Father - Forgiving the Unforgivable
New Hope Publishing
There are millions of survivors, but few overcomers.Read more...






1:00 p.m - 1:45 p.m. Kitty Chappell, author of “Good Mews: Inspirational Stories for Cat Lovers”, Thomas Nelson Publishers and “Sins of a Father: Forgiving the Unforgivable”, New Hope Publishers and lives in Tempe, Arizona.
In telling her story to women's groups for 22 years, Kitty Chappell met countless women with stories like hers who were struggling with forgiveness. Sins of a Father was born from the realization of this need.
www.kittychappell.com
1: 45 p.m. Break for author signing and visit author, book, and other vendorsAuthor, Kathy Whitehead of “Art from her Heart”

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Kathy Whitehead, author of “Art From Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter”, Putnam Publishers and “Looking for Uncle Louie on the Fourth of July, Boyd Mills Press lives in College Station, Texas with her husband, Bill, has a daughter, Stephanie, at TAMU and a son, Jeff, a graduate from TAMU who is a Texas country-western songwriter/singer.
www.kathywhitehead.com
Author, Jayne Jaudon Ferrer of the books above.

2:30 p.m. Jayne Jaudon Ferrer is the author of four books of poetry for women. Written with the color, clarity, heartache, and hilarity that only someone whoʼs been there could know, Ferrerʼs poems tell stories of family life in all its gutwrenching, glorious splendor. A former columnist for ClubMom.com, and a frequent guest at womenʼs events and book festivals around the country, Ferrer lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
My Website: www.jaynejaudonferrer.com
My Blog: http://commagoddess.blogspot.com

4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Heather and Carmen Lee, mother/daughter writing team of “The Mystical Adventures of the Linking Fairies” live in Shreveport, Louisiana.

4:45 p.m. Break for authors signings and to visit author, book, and other vendors

Author, Kathy L. Patrick of “The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life”



5:00 p.m. Kathy L. Patrick, author of “The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life”, Grand Central Publishing, closing remarks

5:15 p.m. Allison Byerley for closing prayer.

Author, Book, and Vendor booths will be open until last books are purchased and signed.

Special note: Authors will be available for all day book signing in the author’s rooms and each author is selling their own books. Please support the authors coming to the event by purchasing their books.
*Gist will only be available to sign books for one hour following her presentation (from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.).

Author, Marcia Gruver of “Diamond Duo” set in historic Jefferson, Texas

Other authors will be featured in the author booksigning rooms including Marcia Gruver, of the Christian historical novel, “Diamond Duo”, Barbour Publishing.
Get ready to burn the midnight oil with Diamond Duo, a suspense-filled historical romance that will keep you reading with a white-knuckled grip. When Bertha Biddle meets an enigmatic charmer named Annie Monroe, she's hoping to learn from her the art of how to woo a man. But just how far will Bertha go to win her heart's desire? One woman's miserable end still haunts the town of Jefferson, Texas, today. This book is of significance to Jefferson as the book features historical folklore legend, Diamond Bessie, who was murdered on the banks of Big Cypress Bayou here in Jefferson.
www.marciagruver.com

Schedule may change due to circumstances beyond our control.




Saturday Night Concert
7:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
An evening of music and entertainment.
Event is free when you attend the
morning session. Otherwise, tickets are
$5.

Musical Artists:

Kathy Joy Bell

Kathy with her husband
Kathy Joy Bell was born in Somerset, Kentucky. She was raised in the small town of Pine Knot, which is located in southeastern Kentucky. She practically came out of the womb singing and was delighted to have an older sister who would accompany her on the piano when she sang in church. She received piano instruction for 11 years until leaving home to attend the University of Kentucky. At UK, Kathy was accepted as a piano performance major, but decided instead to pursue a career in the mental health field.
In 1994, Kathy graduated from UK with a BA in Psychology. She subsequently began her graduate studies at Seattle Pacific University in 1996. During this time, she began to attend church again and to pray that God would reveal himself to her more deeply. She also began to pray that God would bring music back into her life. God began to answer her prayers in 1997 by inspiring her first song. He also answered her prayers by leading her to Western Seminary Seattle (Now called Mars Hill Graduate School), where she would complete a Master's in Counseling. Kathy left seminary with a growing hunger for God. Songs began to pour out of her soul as God continued to deal with her heart on deeper and deeper levels.
In 2000, Kathy returned home to Kentucky. In 2001, God's call on her life became more complete as she met and married her soul mate, Andrew Bell. Together, they committed their life to God’s call.
By 2002, Kathy could not hold back any longer. She longed to share her testimony with others through music. In September, she took the first step by signing a recording contract with the former GMT Records. In January 2003, Kathy’s first project, simply titled, Kathy Bell, was released.
On July 14, 2004, a beautiful daughter, Andrea Joy, was born. Andrea would complete their blended family of five. Kathy and Andy would welcome a new daughter and Joshua and Megan would welcome a new sister.
Kathy has released 3 projects and several songs to radio. Her music has been heard on Christian Country, Southern Gospel, and Contemporary Christian stations. She continues to carry out her call to sing and write about the Lord with increasing passion. Through song, she continues to share the hope of Christ with others.
(click on a picture for a larger view)




EVERY ONE DIES IN UTAH! – Christian, screamo, experimental rock band from Temple, Texas.


EVERTHORN- With Christian rock and post hardcore bands on the rise, Texas has been overflowing with talent, Everthorn is one such band from central Texas. Taking inspiration from various influences, Everthorn has become a modern rock band with marketable choruses and a screaming passion about their message. The guitars sing melodies and thrash riffs while the drums synchronize with pulsing beats and technical fills. "We write our music trying to keep everyone in mind so that everyone can get something." After a year of intense writing and playing shows when not practicing, Everthorn finally found the time to begin recording their CD with Mark Drury from Nashville Tennessee. The album titled "O Cain, Your Brother Loves You" is a diverse album with over a year of work put into it. "We are very proud of the outcome..."The word "love" is used so much that it could be considered cliche to use in an album title, but Everthorn hopes to exemplify a true God-like love. With this in mind, the band chose Cain, the first murderer from the Bible who killed his own brother as an example of how far God's love can reach. "We hope that people can relate with Cain and know that God as well as us love them no matter what," band member Elijah says.

Released on April 5th, 2008 Everthorn hopes to find a great response and is planning their first national tour on the west coast this summer. On stage, Everthorn shares their love for Christ through a unique show with insane energy and professionalism. "It's and exciting atmosphere. Creating the album has been fun and we hope everyone can come out and experience it with us."This is only the beginning...

Sunday, November 9th
11:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church
Join us for worship.
COST
There are no costs for Saturday’s time with
the authors. Special events may have a
cost, as noted above. Donations will be
gratefully accepted. All donations will go
to support the ministries of First United
Methodist Church.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH OF JEFFERSON
305 Henderson Street
P. O. Box 457
Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: 903-665-3268
Fax: 903-665-9106
Website: www.jeffersonfumc.com
Email: fumc@jeffersonfumc.com
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