Perfect opportunity to meet a fantastic author! Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Downtown Gray! The store is located at 109 Atlanta Rd/Hwy 11 in Gray.

You can meet Steve Berry and he'll sign your books & visit.  You can bring your own books or purchase his books here in the bookstore.

Steve is the best selling author of many incredible historical thrillers - I'll be putting more info here in a few days, but put the date and time on your calendar so you won't miss it!

The Amber Room

The Romanov Prophecy

The Third Secret

The Columbus Affiar (coming 2012)

An opportunity participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march takes place Monday, January 16.

The meeting starts at Mt. Salem at noon, and the march begins until 1 p.m.

Helpful Hints for Writers From Glenda!
1. Have a designated time to write, every day preferably.
2. Keep a journal or two or three. Take one when you travel.
3. Be observant and record ideas in your journal. Ideas for stories, poems, sketches, and tales.
4. Keep a list of interesting/favorite words. Call this list a "Word Bank." Research words you like.
5. Use tools of writers, reference for grammar rules, dictionary, thesaurus, poetic devices, rhyming dictionary, etc. 
6. Choose a type of writing you enjoy: short story, poetry, drama, music lyrics, etc. Then write your selections.
7. Have a plan or outline to get started. It can be changed or altered, but provides an initial direction.
8. Know your grammar!! A reliable handbook would be helpful.
9. Find your writer's voice. You might want to research "Voice" and read various authors.