Marilyn's Musings

Lorie Ham and I shared a table at the Clovis Book Festival sponsored by the Clovis Book Barn and Friends of the Library (Fresno.) Though it wasn't the best of book selling days--there were some problems that will probably be addressed if those who organized this decide to do a repeat performance. One of the librarians I spoke to said she hoped it would happen twice a year. That might be a bit much, it was a lot of work for those who organized the event.) Lorie represented Kings River Life, her online magazine that supports mystery author and many other projects and events. Of course I represented myself. We were supposed to be there at 9, so Lisa (my daughter, driver, helper) and I left at 7:15 a.m. The event was supposed to last until 8 p.m. But because of the low traffic, most folks started leaving around 3. We stayed a couple hours longer. One of the big things to do is stand when someone comes by and engage them in conversation--unfortunately not many folks e...

In case the printing is too small, the event is this Saturday, July 26 from 1 to 4 at the Clovis Book Barn on Clovis Ave., Clovis CA. (You did get that it's Clovis, right? I'm smiling, of course.) Featuring several highly acclaimed local authors who specialize in tales of mystery and intrigue – including Tim Desmond, Marilyn Meredith, Garner Scott Odell, and Gary Wayne Walker – we’ll have an afternoon of discussion, reading, book signing, mingling and refreshments. The event is free and open to the public, so stop by, beat the heat, and enjoy the festivities! Clovis Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave., Clovis CA. Meet the Authors! “The Doc” by Timothy Desmond Retired high school science teacher Tim Desmond is an artist and author in Fresno. He has been writing since the 1970s and his first novel,  For Thou Art With Me , published 2006, is a World War II love and war story. He was raised in Madera and on a rural California grain ranch. His scholarship to attend California C...