Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

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  Ginjer Clarke writes weird, wonderful books for children that are fun and factful. These are books about strange and funny creatures, scary ones, and some that many people used to think were real, such as in her latest book, ARE DRAGONS REAL? In this interview, Ginjer talks about her beginning reader books and explains …

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  Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to spotlight speculative fiction author Joelle Presby. Joelle, could you please tell us briefly a little about yourself and your writing? How would you like us to introduce you?   I’m a former U.S. Navy nuclear engineering officer and recovering corporate consultant who grew up in West …

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  Hello, folks. This week we have a variety of books in different genres, but the books of note are really the non-fiction books. Each non-fiction book brings out a different aspect of life. For example, we have a cookbook by Christopher Kimball for those interested in the culinary arts. Speaking of art, Kevin Nealon’s …

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This week’s fantasy and science fiction roundup of titles includes an exploration of virtual reality, paranormal investigations on the mean streets of Boston, an action-adventure epic sequel, and a focus on two of the favorite characters from a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away Beth Revis gives us THE PRINCESS AND THE …

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  Sy Montgomery is the author of non-fiction books for adults and children, each one about animals. In this interview, she talks about her latest book, The Hummingbird’s Gift, which is about two small hummingbirds that she and Brenda Sherburn nursed from infancy, feeding every 20 minutes. The book is also about the gift that …

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  Keith R.A. DeCandido is the author of over 50 novels, including some media tie-in novels, such as Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel characters such as Spider-man and Thor, Stargate, etc. In this interview, Keith talks about writing, his books, and gives some advice to other writers. This was originally published on May …

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  Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to spotlight debut music history author Rik Forgo. I asked Rik to tell us briefly a little about himself and his writing, and this was his response:   My friends call me Rik. I’m a writer, editor, and entrepreneur. I started writing in high school for the …

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  Bridget Heos is the author of over 100 fiction and non-fiction children’s books. She has four books coming out this year, two of which are for sale already. Treemendous, a non-fiction book about a red oak tree, and Triceratopposite, a fiction book about a dinosaur who does just the opposite of what his parents …

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  Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to shine our Friday spotlight on debut author Julie Summers. Julie decided to write a memoir in the hope that it will help people. She is a survivor who turned her life around and is now helping others.   When asked how she wanted to be introduced, …

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  Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many Young Adult and Middle Grade series of books. She talks about her latest series, including her latest book, Greystone Secrets #3: The Messengers in this interview, along with talking about some of her other books and her writing in general. Young Adult and Middle Grade readers …

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