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Indianapolis Area Literary Events Calendar
Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am - noon
Josh Peters, Not on My Watch
Not on My Watch: The 21st Century Combat Medic is the story of a combat medic on the modern battlefield. Co-author Joshua Peters is the recipient of the Combat Medic Badge and two Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor Device, for actions during the attack on the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter in November 2003. He has been honored with a tribute to Heroism in the Congressional Record of the 108th Congress. Josh currently resides in the Indianapolis metro area. This event is part of Mudsock's Grand Opening celebration, July 12-19.
Mudsock Books & Curiosity Shoppe
Fishers Station - 116th & Allisonville
Fishers
Phone: 317-579-9822
Saturday, July 12, 1:30 pm
Norbert Krapf, The Ripest Moments: A Southern Indiana Childhood
Norbert Krapf, Indiana Poet Laureate, will be appearing for a reading and book signing. He will be signing copies of his newest book, The Ripest Moments: A Southern Indiana Childhood.
Author's website: www.krapfpoetry.com
Bookmamas
9 S. Johnson Ave
Indianapolis
Phone: 317-375-3715
www.bookmamas.com
Saturday, July 12, 2 pm
Michael A. Black, Random Victim
Julie Hyzy, State of the Onion
Michael A. Black and Julie Hyzy return to talk about and sign copies of their books. Mike's latest is Random Victim, a standalone thriller about a murder during election season in Chicago. Julie's latest is State of the Onion, first in a new series about the White House chef.
Authors' websites: www.michaelablack.com and www.juliehyzy.com
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 pm
John Bower, Silent Workplace
Hoosier photographer, John Bower, will give a PowerPoint presentation of his photographs taken throughout the state of Indiana. Bower has published five acclaimed photography books; his most recent is Silent Workplace, on shops, stores, businesses and factories where Hoosiers once earned a living. Book signing and sales will follow.
Author's website: www.studioindiana.com
North Madison County Public Library
1600 Main Street
Elwood
Phone: 765-552-5001
www.elwood.lib.in.us
Wednesday, July 16, 7 pm
Legacies of Hamilton County: Women of Entrepreneurial Spirit
Legacies of Hamilton County: Women of Entrepreneurial Spirit profiles 83 women who own and operate small businesses here in Hamilton County. A variety of businesses are highlighted from services to shops and boutiques, each with its own unique story. Each story is accompanied by a professional portrait by Master Photographer, Jim Wyant, of Wyant Photography Inc., capturing the essence of each lady, as well as several images of supporting families. Five of the profiled women will talk about the challenges of owning a business and the wisdom that they have learned over the years, and then they will sign copies of the book. The featured guests will be Kay Krober (Kay Krober Invitations and Celebrations), Jan Miller (Jan's Village Pizza), Barb Smith (Scheitlin Communications), Cherie Piebes (Artisan Masterpiece) and Ann Hanson (Annie's Tea Wagon).
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Thursday, July 17, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wanda Morlan Eilts, Floating Hogans in Monument Valley: Remembering the First Marina in Navajoland
Wanda Morlan Eilts and her husband Terry became part of history when they became the managers of Lake Powell's first floating marina near the mouth of the San Juan River. They were only at the marina for one year, but it was a year they would always remember. Originally from Reelsville, Indiana, Morlan Eilts will share her experiences of operating the marina and insights into the Navajo way of life. This is a "brown bag" lunch program so please bring your lunch; dessert and drinks are provided. Copies of Floating Hogans in the Monument Valley will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the program.
Author's website: www.floatinghogans.com
Putnam County Public Library
103 E. Poplar Street
Greencastle
Phone: 765-653-2755
www.putnam.lib.in.us
Thursday, July 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Phil Dunlap, Fatal Revenge
Phil Dunlap, author of four historical novels set in the American west, visits for a talk on "Gunslingers of the Old West." Following his talk, Phil will sign copies of his books.
Author’s website: www.phildunlap.com
Hancock County Public Library
900 W. McKenzie Rd.
Greenfield
Phone: 317-462-5141
www.greenfieldpub.lib.in.us
Saturday, July 19, 11:00 am - noon
Cherie Kimmons, Potluck Survival Guide
Potluck Survival Guide: Care & Feeding of the Athletic Supporter is for both the novice and for the experienced cook, whether cooking for your family gathering or a church dinner or a tailgate event. It is part cookbook, part nutrition guide, with a lot of humor and helpful hints in between. Author Cherie Kimmons brings to the table years of experience as a humor columnist, aerobics and nutrition instructor, parent volunteer and baseball mom. This event is part of Mudsock's Grand Opening celebration, July 12-19.
Mudsock Books & Curiosity Shoppe
Fishers Station - 116th & Allisonville
Fishers
Phone: 317-579-9822
Saturday, July 19, 2 pm
Jenifer LeClair, Rigged for Murder
Jenifer LeClair visits to talk about and sign copies of Rigged for Murder, first in a new series of sailing mysteries.
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Saturday, July 19, 2:00 pm
Sisters in Crime Indiana, Racing Can Be Murder
Racing Can Be Murder is a new anthology of short stories set in and around the Indianapolis 500. The anthology is a production of Indiana's chapter of Sisters in Crime, an international organization that supports women mystery writers. Contributors to the anthology will visit Bookmamas to talk about and sign copies of the book.
Bookmamas
9 S. Johnson Ave
Indianapolis
Phone: 317-375-3715
www.bookmamas.com
Tuesday, July 22, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mary Ann Barothy, Day at a Time: A Sentimental Journey to Doris Day's Hollywood
Adults are invited as author Mary Ann Barothy discusses her years as part of the Doris Day entourage as described in her new book, Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl's Sentimental Journey to Doris Day's Hollywood and Beyond. Booksales and signings will follow.
Author’s website: www.dayatatimesentimentaljourney.com
Central Library - West Reading Room
40 E. St. Clair Street
Indianapolis
317-275-4100
www.imcpl.org
Saturday, July 26, 1:30 pm
Dan Moseley, Living With Loss
Dan Moseley, the Herald B. Monroe Professor of Practical Ministry at CTS, will be signing copies of his book, Living with Loss.
Author's website: danmoseley.com
Bookmamas
9 S. Johnson Ave
Indianapolis
Phone: 317-375-3715
www.bookmamas.com
Sunday, July 27, 2:00 pm
Julie Young, Historic Irvington
Julie Young, author of A Belief in Providence, will be at Bookmamas bookstore on Sunday, July 27 at 2 pm to sign copies of her latest book, Historic Irvington (Images of America).
Author's website: julie-writes.julieyoungfreelance.com
Bookmamas
9 S. Johnson Ave
Indianapolis
Phone: 317-375-3715
www.bookmamas.com
Tuesday, August 5, 7 pm
Michael Koryta, Envy the Night
Edgar and Quill Award nominee Michael Koryta visits to talk about and sign copies of his new book, Envy the Night. After three books featuring private eye Lincoln Perry, Kortya is publishing a standalone thriller of family secrets, mob hitmen and a father's shadowy legacy.
Author's website: michaelkoryta.com
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Wednesday, August 6, 7 pm
Chris Grabenstein, Hell Hole
Chris Grabenstein is the author of two mystery series for adults. His latest novel is Hell Hole, fourth in his series set on the Jersey shore featuring police detective John Ceepak. He's also just published The Crossroads, a new mystery novel for younger readers (10 - 12 is the target age range). Chris will talk about and sign copies of his books.
Author's website: www.chrisgrabenstein.com
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Friday, August 8, 7 pm
Lee Driver, Chasing Ghosts
S.D. Tooley a.k.a. Lee Driver returns to talk about and sign copies of her books. Her new paranormal suspense novel, Chasing Ghosts, is the fourth in her series featuring Chase Dagger, published under her Lee Driver pseudonym.
Author's website: www.sdtooley.com
The Mystery Company
233 Second Ave SW
Carmel
Phone: 317-705-9711
www.themysterycompany.com
Tuesday, August 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Carver McGriff, Making Sense of Normandy
Adults are invited as Indianapolis native Dr. E. Carver McGriff discusses his experiences as an infantry soldier in Normandy during World War II as described in his book, Making Sense of Normandy. Booksales and signings will follow.
Central Library - West Reading Room
40 E. St. Clair Street
Indianapolis
Phone: 317-275-4100
www.imcpl.org
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