A wonderful time at Authors for the Holidays

Thanks to the staff at the Carthage Public Library for once again providing a great setting and atmosphere for the second Authors for the Holidays.

Nearly two dozen authors took part in the event.

I was able to talk with quite a few people from around the area, sell some books and the cookies were good.

For those who missed the event, but would like to buy copies of my books for yourself or as Christmas presents, you can do so locally at

Always Buying Books, Changing Hands Book Shoppe, and The Book Guy in Joplin, Pat's Books in Carthage, and Cato's Connection in Lamar.

You can also purchase signed copies of my books by using the PayPal button at the bottom of this post.

The cost for the books are as follows:

Silver Lining in a Funnel Cloud $20
5:41: Stories from the Joplin Tornado $20
Spirit of Hope: The Year After the Joplin

Tornado $20
Let Teachers Teach $15
No Child Left Alive $15
Small Town News $10
Newspaper Days $10
The Turner Report $10

Anyone buying a copy of Silver Lining can also buy a copy of one of the other books for $5 off the listed price.

If you use the button, please put the name of the book or books you want in the message field. If you would prefer not to use the PayPal button,

you can order them by sending a check to me at 2306 E. 8th, Apt. G, Joplin, MO 64801
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