Gayle Hendricks has released a peak at the cover for Larry Sceurman’s second book, Coffee in the Morning. The official release date for Larry’s book has not been set, but we expect it to arrive in early May. From the back of the book: Larry Sceurman’s second book, Coffee in the Morning, presents a collectionContinue reading “Cover Reveal and Blurb for ‘Coffee in the Morning’”
Author Archives: Angel Ackerman
Mixing business with pleasure — Angel Ackerman
This post appeared on Angel Ackerman’s personal blog last week, but we thought, in honor of next week’s event for National Independent Book Store Day at Book and Puppet Company in downtown Easton, we would share it here. We want to remind everyone that building a community is important to us, and anyone who worksContinue reading “Mixing business with pleasure — Angel Ackerman”
Open Sesame with author Jon Gibbs and other weekend nonsense
Because most of us in the Parisian Phoenix birdhouse work day jobs, weekends tend to explode with creativity and commitments. I started this morning answering email, tracking income and expenses and doing the sort of nonsense that keeps the business doing business. In my personal life, my daughter and I have dedicated some time toContinue reading “Open Sesame with author Jon Gibbs and other weekend nonsense”
Darrell Parry to read from ‘Twists’ this Saturday in Parkland
This coming Saturday (April 22), Darrell Parry will present a poetry reading at 1 p.m. at Parkland Community Library. The event is free. For more information visit, the event page on the library website or email adults@parklandlibrary.org
Phulasso, in the author’s words
As we get publicity and cross-promotion ready for the upcoming event on April 29, people ask me about some of our titles. Phulasso receives a lot of attention because of its unique content and Greek title. So, I invited Thurston to submit his own works about the book. Here is what he said: “The PhulassoContinue reading “Phulasso, in the author’s words”
How important are public libraries?
What do you expect from a public library in today’s world? In my area, small public libraries are struggling. My family has had someone serving on my local library board of trustees for about 15 years. Small libraries have always struggled with proper funding, but since the pandemic, another shift in usage has happened. SomeContinue reading “How important are public libraries?”
Wisdom from the writer of Poison Study, Maria V. Snyder
I purchased Maria V. Snyder’s first book, Poison Study, at the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Write Stuff conference where she served as keynote speaker. I’ve been meaning to read the book for a decade. Maria gave a very eye-opening keynote address at the conference about her career, and how much of it she owesContinue reading “Wisdom from the writer of Poison Study, Maria V. Snyder”
Books, book reviews and book news
I recently purchased Suzanne Mattaboni’s “eighties novel” Once in a Lifetime and kept it in my purse to keep me company in all the medical waiting rooms. As in my habit, I reviewed the book on Goodreads and tagged the author however I could on social media— and she quoted me to others saying, “IContinue reading “Books, book reviews and book news”
Hi-ho into April: an invitation to our Book & Puppet event April 29
It certainly has been here. March brought much excitement for the publishing company with Thurston’s release of The Phulasso Devotional, the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Write Stuff Conference, collaboration with Echo City Capers, production of Larry Sceurman’s short story collection, Coffee in the Morning, and planning for a cornucopia of events for National BookstoreContinue reading “Hi-ho into April: an invitation to our Book & Puppet event April 29”
Press Release: Event with Book and Puppet to support indie bookstores, the arts and poetry in downtown Easton April 29
For immediate releaseFor more information contact:Angel R. Ackerman, publisherangel@parisianphoenix.com Celebrating National Independent Bookstore Day, Arts Community of Easton Open Studio Tour, National Poetry Month & New Books from Local Authors LEHIGH VALLEY, PA— Parisian Phoenix Publishing and Easton’s Book and Puppet Company will host events at the bookstore; April 29 is National Independent Bookstore Day,Continue reading “Press Release: Event with Book and Puppet to support indie bookstores, the arts and poetry in downtown Easton April 29”
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