Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Independent Filmmaker and author Tonya Hurley and ghostgirl at Cornerstone Books

Here's a free event for Saturday, October 11 at 1pm at Cornerstone Books. If you can't make this one, check Cornerstone's schedule because they always have great readings and events happening.

Described in Publishers Weekly as “Beetlejuice meets Heathers”, ghostgirl tells the story of Charlotte Usher, who dreams of being popular but feels invisible at school. After a particularly uncool , Charlotte finds that she does not fell any less strongly about becoming popular, and uses her newly dead status to approach her goal in some new ways.

Library Journal says “Tim Burton and Edgar Allan Poe devotees will die for this fantastic, phantasmal read.”

ghostgirl author Tonya Hurley's credits include: creating, writing and producing two hit TV series, writing and directing several acclaimed independent films, developing a ground-breaking collection of video games and board games and creating and providing content for award-winning websites.

Reading and talk followed by Q&A and book signing.

While I was on the Cornerstone site looking for images to add to this post, I couldn't help but get excited for the readings/signings of children's books that are coming up - New York Times bestselling author Brian Lies, who wrote the fantastic Bats at the Beach, will be celebrating Halloween with his batty new picture book, Bats at the Library, on October 25. Kids can come in costume, get treats, and see Brian's "Bats"mobile. Reading followed by activities and book signing.

The week prior, Andy J. Smith brings Fang Fairy and The Attack of the Mutant Lunch Lady
to Cornerstone Books on October 18. This will be a perfect activity for younger kids during the Halloween season! These graphic novels are great for early readers, and illustrator Andy Smith will be sharing tips on drawing scary (but not too scary!) monsters.

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