A GREAT DAY at the library —-

DL presents the history surrounding Blue Water, Red Blood at Ft Myers Beach Public Library

Wow! What a GREAT PLACE. I did a guest speaker appearance at the Ft. Myers Beach Public Library yesterday and it was a wonderful experience. The facility was excellent, the crowd enthusiastic, the organization flawless and the library people superb. Kathy DelBalzo is the event coordinator (hope I got her title correct) and is one of those individuals who takes personal responsibility for what she does and does things very well.

When you see any superior organization you can bet that it has a superior person managing it. Dr Leroy Hommerding, the library’s director is such a person. You don’t have to spend much time with him to realize you’re in the presence of a rarity – a totally competent person. The staff, the facility … everything about this library says top flight. The man oozes excellence, experience, and dedication.

I believe that libraries are extremely important. As you know, it is my firm belief that “Readers are thinkers!” Libraries are temples for these folks. Reading separates content from delivery. So much poor, or out-right false, information is “sold” on the basis of charisma it is disturbing. It effects our lives. That’s what makes finding an outstanding library a great thing. If you’re involved with the administration of a library, a visit to the Ft Myers Beach Library and an audience with Dr. Hommerding maybe one of the best things you ever do.

The same goes for outstanding bookstore. I’ll be at one tomorrow from 12 ’til 2. The Barnes and Noble at Sarasota, FL has a staff that keeps the reader foremost in their minds. The folks go beyond the minimum efforts that many “big box” stores provide. They’re knowledgeable and are customer service oriented. The store is located at 4010 Tamiami Trail. Visit me – I’ll be discussing my award winning literary novel, Bully Route Home. Come see me and let me sign a book for you.

DL signing books and in a discussion with some of his favorite folks – READERS

 

PS-  Check my webpage at http://www.dlhavlin.com for my calendar of appearances.

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Time to put it in gear ……..

Barnes & Nobles, Sarasota, FL

Enchantment of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

January is here, the holidays are gone, the tourists have arrived, and it’s time to get a chance to meet a lot of my readers. I try to schedule a lot of my appearances during the period of January through April because our area is a favorite destination for “snowbirds.” That gives me a chance to meet readers here in Florida. Otherwise, I might never have an opportunity to chat with these folks because of geography.

I’ll be speaking at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library on January 7th at 10:30. The library is located at 2755 Estero Blvd. a little over a mile after you cross the bridge. The subject for the talk will be my book, Blue Water, Red Blood, with special emphasis on Florida’s part in World War II history. Blue Water, Red Blood is the story of the development of the LVT, that’s the amphibious vehicle the Marines used to help win the Pacific portion on the war. This book won a FWA Royal Palm Literary Award for historical fiction

From noon to two on January the ninth, I’ll be doing a presentation and book signing at Barnes and Nobles at 4010 Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. I’ll be discussing my multiple award winning literary novel, Bully Route Home, and its underlying themes of bullying and race relations. I call the book the past’s portrait of today’s problems. Many bookstores are listing the book in young adult sections as suggested reading as well as placing it on their literary shelves.

There’s a special show at Annette’s Book Nook (and the whole shopping center) at 7205 Estero Blvd. on Ft Myers Beach on Tuesday January 12. I plan to be there from 9:30 until mid afternoon (2:30 ish) It’s a meet and greet.

I’ll be doing a chit chat with readers on Friday, January 15th at Matlacha Menagerie, 4604 Pine Island Road in Matlacha. The Menagerie is one of the first stores to carry my books fifteen plus years ago. They’re old friends and so are many folks who come back to visit with me. If you’ve never been to Matlacha, visit it! It’s old Florida with a concentration of topflight artists and artisans hanging out there.

My next public appearance will be as a guest speaker on the Enchantment of the Seas the weekend of January 22nd. The Royal Caribbean Cruise leaves for a weekend in the Bahamas from Port Canaveral. I’ll be discussing my books and be conducting a seminar on developing supporting characters with a scientific assist. While I’m the guest of some writers groups, the sessions will both be open to cruise participants.

Check my web site for additions to my schedule and events further in the future.

Odds and ends. For those interested in sharing “Claus and the Consultant” with a friend, it will be up for another week – then down until next year. Bully Route Home is getting great applause from those reading it. The number of people and stores who are recommending it to younger readers has been a pleasant surprise for me. If you’ve read the book, add your review to Amazon.

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