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On Saturday 4/11, 1:30-2:15 pm, Maine children's author Jeanine Deas visits to give us a special early premiere reading her new book! ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is packed with fun and facts, it's sure to be a wonderful Family Storytime.

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I’m spotlighting Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933-1946 by Barbara Kent Lawrence Here’s the blurb In January of 1939 when Barbara Greene, a beautiful young British actress, met Joe Kennedy, Jr., son of the American Ambassador, she could not have expected that their relationship would lead to her emigrating to the United States and learning to pilot a plane. Neither could her brother, Kent, have foreseen his bitter retreat from Dunkirk when he left England in January 1940 to fight in France, or his subsequent service on the frontlines in Cornwall, North Africa, Sicily, and Burma.  In this intensively researched war story of the author’s family, we also hear the stories of other ordinary people who survived extraordinary circumstances. Richly illustrated with photographs and documents, “Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933 – 1946” is a captivating book. Praise for Both Sides of the Pond: “Author Barbara Kent Lawrence weaves a rich tapestry of the lives of her British mother and uncle from 1933 to 1946, before, during, and just after World War II. … War stories are very personal. This is such a story, and it offers insight into how two young people navigated difficult years that altered the trajectories of the lives they thought they would live. It is a worthy read, written beautifully. Don’t miss it.“ ~ Patricia Walkow, Military Writers Society of America “I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. History and the complexity of human relationships unfold with uncommon grace.“ ~ Barbara Lazear Ascher, winner, most recently, of Pushcart’s Editors Book Award for Ghosting: A Widow’s Voyage Out. Purchase Link Amazon UK Paperback Buy Link:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Both-Sides-Pond-Familys-1933-1946/dp/B0FMF2NTQZ/ Amazon US Paperback Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Both-Sides-Pond-Familys-1933-1946/dp/B0FMF2NTQZ/ Meet the author Dr. Lawrence is the author of many articles and nine books, including an award-winning dissertation about the influence of culture on aspirations in Maine. Her new book, Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933 – 1945, is available in book stores and on amazon.com. A former professor, she has taught courses in anthropology and sociology, research, and writing non-fiction and memoir. Lawrence grew up in New York City and Washington D.C., then earned a BA in anthropology from Bennington College, an MA in sociology from New York University, and an Ed.D. in Administration, Policy and Planning from Boston University.  In addition to teaching, Lawrence has worked for the Department of Social Services and the Housing Development Administration in New York, directed a small museum in Maine, co-run a brokerage and construction company, consulted for the Rural School and Community Trust and KnowledgeWorks, and started four non-profit organizations supporting the environment and students. When not working she loves to garden, knit, and go for walks, pastimes she learned from her British mother. She lives in Maine and is working on the third novel in her Islands series.  Facebook Instagram Amazon Goodreads https://linktr.ee/barbarakentlawrenceauthor https://barbaralawrence.com/  Follow the Both Sides of the Pond blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club Posts Stay up to date with the latest from our blog. I’m spotlighting Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933-1946 by Barbara Kent Lawrence #BothSidesOfThePond #HistoricalFiction #WorldWar2History #MyFamilysWar #maineauthor #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub  American History · Army Nurses · biographical historical fiction · Blog Tour · Coffee Pot Book Club · Family History · historical fiction I’m welcoming Cliff Lovette and his new novel, Circus Bim Bom: A Cold War Adventure to the blog with a post about my favourite topic – research #CircusBimBom #CliffLovette #historicalfiction #romance #ColdWarfiction #blogtour #YardeBookPromotions  Blog Tour · The Cold War · Yarde Book Reviews Today, I’m delighted to be reviewing Love Lost in Time by Cathie Dunn, a dual timeline novel #LoveLostInTime #CathieDunn #DualTimeline #WomenAcrossTime#BlogTour #YardeBookPromotions Blog Tour · Coffee Pot Book Club · historical fiction · Yarde Book Reviews I’m welcoming Hidden Truth by CD Steele to the blog with an excerpt and a fab competition to enter #blogtour #Mystery #NewRelease Blog Tour · Crime Fiction · murder mystery · New Release · Rachel’s Random Resources

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Book Spotlight: Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933-1946 by Barbara Kent Lawrence In January of 1939 when Barbara Greene, a beautiful young British actress, met Joe Kennedy, Jr., son of the American Ambassador, she could...

Book Spotlight: Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933-1946 by Barbara Kent Lawrence. Why not visit my blog and take a look?
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ROUGH DRAFT from my chapbook OWL EYED.

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More reasons to visit your library! 2/16 - 2/21. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information. Wednesday has been replace with the Available Anytime services. Below Teen Tabletop on Saturday is the Plant & Paint title image above the date and time. Below that is the Author Event: Sharon Lee, with the cover of "Diviner's Bow" by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller.

Events for 2/16 - 2/21. Saturday is packed with events for people of every age starting at 12:00 pm!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
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On Saturday, 2/21/26, join us in the 4th floor reading room at 12PM to hear Maine author Sharon Lee read from her novel "Diviner's Bow", published in April 2025. Q&A to follow. Event is free, and open to the public.
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A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.

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TOMORROW! On Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30-2:15 pm, children's author Jeanine Deas returns to Family Storytime. She brings literacy to life through her books and activities! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
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A picture of the author reading from one of her books. The covers of her books are super-imposed over the image in the bottom left corner.

On Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30-2:15 pm, children's author Jeanine Deas returns to Family Storytime. She brings literacy to life through her books and activities! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
#storytime #libsky #JeanineDeas #MaineAuthor

Tonight!!!
A Spooktacular Evening!
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Shadows on the Road reviews are coming in! Check it out at Motivated Savages Publishing or order your copy today on Amazon! motivatedsavages.com/motivated-sa...

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One the top half are the writers' portraits. Left: sid sibo with one of her horse. Right: Meghan Sterling. Below them are the covers of their latest books.

Tomorrow, 10/11, 12-1:30 pm, Meghan Sterling, poet and editor from Gardiner, and Sidney wild child, now long-time Wyoming resident sid sibo (@sidsibo.bsky.social) invite visitors into conversation about writing our way forward. FMI: tinyurl.com/mry943pb
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The Game Adventures | English | GlobalComix Read The Game Adventures Online. The Game Adventures is the explosive comic adaptation of Robert Rumery’s Adventures in GameWorld...

check out my comic that just dropped on the 15th of this month! You can read it for free on GlobalComix but i am actually printing copies of the comic too!
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or you can order the Kindle Version too!
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Mark your calendars for a Spooktacular Evening!
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The cover of Phuc Tran and Pete Oswald's book "Cranky Makes a Friend".

On Saturday, 10/11 from 1:30-2:15 pm, meet Phuc Tran, celebrated Maine teacher, artist, and author of the "Cranky and Friends" books at Family Storytime! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
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One the top half are the writers' portraits. Left: sid sibo with one of her horse. Right: Meghan Sterling. Below them are the covers of their latest books.

Saturday, 10/11, 12-1:30 pm, Meghan Sterling, poet and editor from Gardiner, and Sidney wild child, now long-time Wyoming resident sid sibo (@sidsibo.bsky.social) invite visitors into conversation about writing our way forward. FMI: tinyurl.com/mry943pb
#MaineAuthor #sidsibo #MeghanSterling #libsky

If you’re into thrillers that pull you in and won’t let go, "Raven" belongs on your TBR list.

Smart. Tense. Unfolding at high speed. Coming October 2025.

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My release timeline isn't set in stone but I'm hoping to have this novella out this fall.
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📖 My first book is out! 🤓
Behind the Brick Walls tells the true story of AMHI — Maine’s forgotten asylum.
Written for the silenced.
📚 Link in bio.
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Stay tuned for a title reveal on July 21!

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Less than two weeks before you can read Out of the Woods!

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Many thanks to Runic for the quote and beta read!! Also your girl is not built for 95 degrees in Maine, oof. 🤣 Preorders open now!

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The book in front of a blue background. The the right are two reviews of the book along with "Coming June 17, 2025" id: "Exuberant and big-hearted, powerful and witter" - Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeny, New York Times bestselling author of "The Nest" "I am astonished that this is Jessica Berger Gross's first novel." - Alice Elliot Dark, national bestselling author of "Fellowship Point" /end id

Celebrate the release of "Hazel Says No" with writer Jessica Berger Gross (@jessicabergergross.bsky.social‬) On Wednesday, June 11 at the Beth Israel Congregation, 291 Main St, Waterville! On sale June 17, 2025!
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My current read from my local library. Only 5 chapters in and chipping away at it at my kiddos 4-H event. 😁 #Booksky

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Now that everyone on here knows about my novel coming out this year, I might as well leave this here😂💗

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HEY #booksky I put it up for grabs a day early but as of tomorrow you can get over 375+ ebooks to stuff your eReader with during the #stuffwithfantasy event!

Love is a gift. It's also treacherous.

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A torn page. Top image shows a man playing guitar; bottom is a man signing onstage. The cover of Amie Lynne Martin's But I Won't Do That is in the bottom right corner. Text reads: But I Won't Do That, Part 2 of the Accidental Valentine Duo, out 2/14/25, A Valentine Rockstar Romance. "As much as this industry tried to beat it out of me," I said, "you can't have Jackson Fields without Grey Feldman."

Need a short #rockstarromance to add to your TBR? Check out #butiwontdothat, part 2 of the Accidental Valentine Duo! Out now on Amazon & KU!

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Whispers in Chaos just broke the 60K word threshold. My writing buddy is sleeping beside my chair. It's a winter storm outside. And my partner and kid are reading and writing on the sofa.

It's a damn good day.

Can't wait to share this book with everyone.

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#Mainesky I'll be at the Trenton Grange Hall tomorrow with bookish goods for all your Valentine or Galentine needs. Bookmarks, earrings, book sleeves, and signed copies of my books! #booksky #chaoticfantasy #maineauthor