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Sulphur Springs, TX Author Hits Bestsellers Lists

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:00:54 +0000

From Yahoo News: SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (AP) -- After a feverish month of inspiration, Colleen Hoover had finally fulfilled her dream of writing a book.

With family and friends asking to read the emotional tale of first love, the married mother of three young boys living in rural East Texas and working 11-hour days as a social worker decided to digitally self-publish on Amazon, where they could download it for free for a week.

"I had no intentions of ever getting the book published. I was just writing it for fun," said Hoover, who uploaded "Slammed" a year ago in January.

Yard Sale for Operation Paperback Friday

Joe Bob — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:43:22 +0000

A Yard Sale for Operation Paperback will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro in Victoria Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Operation Paperback is a non-profit organization that collects gently used books and sends them to American troops overseas to Veterans and military families here at home. The yard sale is a [...]

Brad Paisley Releasing First Interactive Book, 'Building a Wheelhouse'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:33:22 +0000

You can add "multi-media author" to Brad Paisley's long list of professional credentials. The singer-songwriter and guitarist will release his first interactive digital book, 'Buliding a Wheelhouse,' on April 9 -- the same day he releases his new album 'Wheelhouse.'

Willie Nelson to Share Musings From the Road in New Memoir

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:30:48 +0000

Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriters of his generation, and a musical and cultural icon as well. The legendary country performer is set to reveal some new stories and insights into his life and music with the upcoming publication of Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings From the Road, which he will release on November 13 through William Morrow.

Lt. Col. Robert Waldo Waldman Speaking Tonight

Rob Garrett — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:15:46 +0000

Lt. Col. Robert Waldman is in town today for a very special event. If you enjoy being motivated, jets, New York, and the Air Force you have to check out Never Fly Solo: Leadership Built Through Partnership. The event will be at the Leo J Welder Center and starts around 7. The doors open at [...]

Col. Robert Waldman To Speak In Victoria Monday

Rob Garrett — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:16:30 +0000

Retired Air Force Col. Robert “Waldo” Waldman, author of the New York Times Best Seller “Never Fly Solo” will bring his message of how to build trusting, revenue producing business relationships while sharing his experiences as a combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman. Col. Robert “Waldo” Waldman, Best Selling Author and Speaker will talk about [...]

Sister Alberta To Have Book Signing

Rob Garrett — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:20:50 +0000

Sister M. Alberta Novosad of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word will be at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library on Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 PM. The library is located at705 E. Fourth St in Halletsville. Sister Alberta will give a short presentation on her book “Texas Footprints: in the sands of Time.” There will [...]

Book Signing with Michele Rohde Thursday

Rob Garrett — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:45:40 +0000

Michele Rohde is a financial advisor, national best-selling author, mentor, public speaker, volunteer and working mother with a passion for helping the average Joe & Jill succeed in achieving all of their goals. Michele was born and raised in her small hometown of Victoria, TX where she currently resides with her husband and high school sweetheart, [...]

Upcoming Victoria West Yearbook Party

Joe Bob — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:04:01 +0000

For those of us who are old enough to have completed school… do you remember how exciting it was when your yearbook came out? Well, it’s still that way. Victoria West Warriors are even planning a party!The first-ever Victoria West Yearbook Summer Release Party will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 1-5 p.m. Warriors [...]

Victoria Public Library Offers Summer Activities

Joe Bob — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:20:36 +0000

Victoria is a great place to raise your kids for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is our Victoria Public Library. If you’re looking for summer activities for your kids, make sure you check out the Victoria Public Library. The Victoria Public Library is offering a full slate of summer activities for [...]

What Book Was Chosen as Next UHV Community Of Readers Book?

Rob Garrett — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:30:03 +0000

For its ability to facilitate discussion, and abundance of potential class and event tie-ins, “The Hunger Games” was selected as the 2012-2013 book by the UHV First Year Experience Committee. All freshmen will receive a free copy of the book. University faculty and staff also will be able to obtain the novel at no cha

Author Dean James To Address Friends Of The Victoria Library

Joe Bob — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:47:01 +0000

Everybody loves a good mystery, but not everybody gets a chance to meet a great mystery author. Your chance is this Sunday in the Bronte room at the Victoria Public Library. Mystery author Dean James will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Victoria Library annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday. In addition [...]

Victoria Public Library Participates In 'World Book Night'

Joe Bob — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:58:25 +0000

Do you remember how cool it was to go to the public library when you were a kid? It was a great experience every time. It still is. Where else can you find all of that imagination and information in one spot? Even with the advent of the world wide web, there's nothing that can take the place of a visit to the public library. Victoria is fortunate to have one of the finest public libraries in South Texas and they are always hosting events for all ages.

Victoria Public Library Gets Ready For Easter

Joe Bob — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:43:57 +0000

During the haste of day to day living, it's easy to forget about the many things available to us as citizens of Victoria and South Texas. Among the many treasures to be found in Victoria is our Public Library. The Victoria Public Library makes many things available to us that other communities are just not fortunate enough to have, including activities for the entire family. The perfect example occurred on Tuesday.

Brad Paisley Says "I'm No Author"

Joe Bob — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:55:59 +0000

I’ve talked to you several times about country stars and how they spend their time when they aren’t performing, writing, or recording. What we’ve seen from Brad Paisley, so far, is phenominal musical talent. It is no surprise that Brad Paisley has talents far beyond what we’ve been allowed to see so far. One of [...]

Sara Evans Recognized By The American Library Association

Joe Bob — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:11:57 +0000

I’m always amazed at the many talents, the unseen sides, if you will, of our favorite country music stars. It’s obvious that they stay very busy with their music careers, and yet, many of them find time for other pursuits. Sara Evans’ critically acclaimed book Softly and Tenderly has been named by the American Library [...]

New Book Compiled By Eric Church

Joe Bob — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:59:55 +0000

It’s not every day you get a chance to “look behind the curtain”… a chance to see what really goes on behind the scenes of a rising star’s career. Some of it is glamorous and exciting… some of it, not so much. All of it should prove to be interesting in one way or another. Eric [...]