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Teachers shown pathway Mr. Ken working on next poetry book
to publishing Ken Simmons of Ocotillo Springs in Southern Chandler is working to fi nish
Chandler, Gilbert location sought for meeting
volume two of Mr. Ken’s Rhymes. He says volume one is a 165-page book of
poetry that deals with “life, students, teachers and areas of concern we all face
“Teachers as authors: Make this the year you get published!” is presented
daily.”
to the Ocotillo East Valley Reading Council (OEVRC) on Jan. 23, 2008. Time
Simmons also wrote a poem about Drug Awareness Resistance Education,
and location are to be determined, though meetings generally begin around
or D.A.R.E., about being drug free.
4:30 p.m.
He will have a book signing in Thermopolis, WY on Dec. 21, and is working
The workshop’s presenter is Chandler resident Linda Radke, author of the
on one at Changing Hands in February.
award-winning book Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show and The
His fi rst book, with poems that rhyme, is available in book stores, or
Economical Guide to Self-Publishing: How to Produce and Market Your Book
Simmons can be contacted at kenmeri@cox.net.
on a Budget. Radke is president of Chandler’s Five Star Publications for the
past 21 years and a multiple Arizona Book Publishing Association Glyph award
winner. She draws on her vast experience as a longtime publisher and former
elementary school teacher to help teachers and interested parents navigate the
maze of publishing.
“When I accompany my authors on presentations at schools, inevitably
several teachers will approach me with their book ideas and ask me how to get
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published,” says Radke. “Teachers know best how children learn, what they
Merchants and organizations sponsoring the event include Uptown Bridal
need to know and how to connect with kids, so it only makes sense that they
& Boutique, Inspirador, Light Rain Images, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort,
have a book inside them just bursting at the seams, ready to pop out.”
Images Salon & Day Spa, InPockets Bakery, Art on Boston Gallery, the
A location is still needed for the January meeting at which Radke will cover
Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) and more. Services
in-depth the three types of publishing – traditional, self-publishing and
offered include accommodations, art and décor, bachelor/ette parties, cakes,
partnership publishing – to help attendees decide which method works best
catering, ceremony sites, collectible heirlooms, fl owers, fi tness and exercise,
for them. Chandler and Gilbert Schools or businesses that have a furnished
gowns, golf, hair and makeup, jewelry, party attire, photography, reception
room big enough for 50 to 60 people that the nonprofi t OEVRC could use gratis
sites, rehearsal dinners, spa services and tuxedos.
should contact the council’s president Susan Racette-Boulden at 480-529-9364
Couples will register at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos, where they will receive
or sracette@usa.net.
a bride’s bag to collect information, name tags and a map of participating
Though a fee has not been offi cially set for the meeting, attendance fees
businesses. They’ll visit the merchants, receive raffl e tickets, and end their
generally run $3 for members and $23 for nonmembers, which includes a
evening at Inspirador where raffl e prizes will be drawn. So far, there is $1,000
one-year OEVRC membership. Any educator or parent is eligible to join. Learn
worth of prizes being given, including a wedding gown valued at $500 by
more about OEVRC, an affi liate of the Arizona Reading Association, by visiting
Uptown Bridal.
www.azreadingassoc.com.
For details, visit www.DoChaVida.com or call 480-242-9408.
Linda Radke, president of Five Star Publications, can be reached at
Info@FiveStarPublications.com.
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