May, 2010

New Interview with Laura Manivong and Upcoming Events

I just discovered Christina Farley at Chocolate For Inspiration also has a wonderful interview with Laura Manivong. Check it out and win a free copy of “Escaping the Tiger!”

I look forward to attending yet another library event this Saturday, this time to speak with Christine Taylor-Butler about her book, Sacred Mountain: Everest. I promise to post a review and interview as soon as I can.

But before that, I will (finally) post the book review I got so excited about three months ago.
“Under Heaven” is now available. Thanks to the generosity of the author, Guy Gavriel Kay, I will also post two interviews next week. More later. ;D

Pictures From the Event

The cultural festival at the library was so much fun, I wanted to share pictures. Enjoy!

First, we went to find my friend. She took pity on this little eating machine and fed her sticky rice. THAT bought Laura a friend for life.

Then we walked around and checked out the sights. Would you believe this Chinese Dragon is made of balloons and stretches most of the length of the library? He’s still there, so if you get a chance, check him out at the Blue Valley Library before he blows away. ;D

There were tons of pictures and porcelain art work, but I loved the whimsy of this teapot. Check out the doll. I think they’re Katakana, but correct me if I’m wrong.

Then it was time to leave and I was BUMMED. (We missed the calligraphy and water color classes, the dancers and *sob* the martial artists.) But we DID manage to stay long enough to see a great drum team practice. It was a wonderful morning.

A Day Off – Kinda

Tomorrow is garage sale day at my sister’s, but first, my daughter and I will head out to a local library celebrating Asian Culture. Use that link to go to the library branch for event details, or you can check out this article covering the festival.

Next week, I hope to see a friend of mine, Christine Taylor Butler, at a “Meet The Author” event. Christine is the author of many children’s books, but most recently, “Sacred Mountain: Everest.”