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Participating
Rhode Island Authors

Sunil Bhatia

Sebastian Cole

Jo-Anne DeGiacomo-Petrie

Christine DePetrillo

Gail Eastwood

Dee Eaton

J.M. Griffin

Rev. Lynne C. Holden

Adrienne Jones

Blanche Marriott

Marlene Marcello McKenna

Rachel McClellan

Colleen Kelly Mellor

J.J. Partridge

Cris Pfeil

Steven R. Porter

Tomma Rae

Hanaan Rosenthal

Kennth F. Ryan, Sr.

Adam Salomon

Lyn Stanzione

Jason J. Tavares

Erin T. Whalen

Ray Wolf

JOIN US!
only $25

Rhode Island Bookstores

A Novel Idea Booksellers
Allison B. Goodsell Rare Books
Barnes & Noble - Middletown
Barnes & Noble - Smithfield
Barnes & Noble - Warwick

Barrington Books
Books on the Square
Brown University Bookstore
Cellar Stories
Curiosity & Mischief
Island Books
Island Bound Bookstore
Mary's Bookstore
Myopic Books
Other Tiger
Other Worlds Bookstore
Spring Street Bookstore
Symposium Books - E.Greenwich
Symposium Books - Providence
Symposium Books - Providence

Wakefield Books

Rhode Island Libraries

Ocean State Libraries


E-Book Stores

Amazon.com
Swmashwords.com
Barnes & Noble

ARIA NEWS & EVENTS

THE NEXT MEETING of the Association of Rhode Island Authors will take place on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Shriner's Restaurant, One Rhodes Place, Cranston. New members are always welcome! And if you are a restaurant and would be interested in hosting and sponsoring our group, contact us at Authors@RIAuthors.org.

ARIA Holiday Party!
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Cassarino's Ristorante
177 Atwells Avenue, Providence
6 p.m.

All Author Members & Non-Author Members and their guests are welcome. Come meet, dine and mingle with a group of local authors in a fun, informal, relaxed atmosphere at one of RI's premiere Italian eateries.

$20 per person includes buffet dinner, tax and tip. Cash bar.

RSVP to Cris at crispfeil@yahoo.com before 11/23!


BOOKSIGNING & SALE
Just in time for the ho1idays!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
6-9 p.m.
Stage Door Restaurant & Lounge
848 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI

Meet all your favorite local authors in one place!

Jon Land - Pandora's Temple (thriller)
Donna Russo Morin - The King's Agent (historical fiction)
Roland Comtois - And Then There Was Heaven (inspirational)
Eden Elgabri - Touched (erotic romance)
Tara Logan - Taking Stock (contemporary romance)
Blanche Marriott - His Brother's Baby (contemporary romance)
Cris Pfeil - The Right Blood (adventure)
Steven R. Porter - Manisses (historical fiction)
Amber Skyze - Ignite the Flames (erotic romance)
Amanda Torrey - Teen Fury: Unleashed (young adult)
Erin T. Whalen - Charlie's Head (children's)
&
Psychic Carolyn Sullivan
Photographer Nicole Gesmondi

Additional authors may be added,
and the list of authors scheduled to appear is subject to change.
Check back for updates.

The event is an excellent opportunity to purchase books as gifts, talk with several authors, and celebrate the growing, vibrant Rhode Island literary scene.

Many of the participating authors are members of Rhode Island Romance Writers (RIRW) and Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA).

The Stage Door Restaurant and Lounge is located at 848 Park Avenue in Cranston, across from Cranston City Hall, in the historic building that houses The Park Theatre. Free parking is available in the lots behind City Hall. Admission is free, but patrons must be 21 and have a valid ID.

For more information, contact Lyn Stanzione or Steven R. Porter.

PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL (Slater Mill) -- Sunday, September 9, 2012, 12-5 p.m. -- Meet Authors Steven R. Porter, Cris Pfeil, Jo-Anne Petrie, Dee Eaton, Colleen Kelly Mellor, Lyn Stanzione, Blanche Marriott, Ray Wolf and others at The Slater Mill 2012 Labor & Ethnic Heritage Fetival, a part of the annual Pawtucket Arts Festival.

25th ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL (Johnston Memorial Park) -- Saturday and Sunday, September 29th and 30th from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Author line-up to be announced.

PHANTOM FARMS (Cumberland) -- ARIA authors will be appearing throughout the fall at Phantom Farms in Cumberland. Check back for a complete schedule!

  • September 15 & 16, 2012 – Apple Harvest Weekend – Pick-your-own apple season begins
  • Sept. 22-23, 2012 – PYO continues with Street Painting Contest on Sat.
  • Sept. 29-30, 2012 – Antique Tractor Show
  • Oct. 6,7,8, 2012 – Pumpkin Harvest Weekend
  • Oct 13, 2012 – Fall Classic Car Show – raindate is Oct. 14, 2012
  • Oct. 21, 2012 – Chili Cookoff (noon – 2PM)
  • Oct. 27 – 28, 2012 – Playful Pets Costume Contest

BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST PRESENTS -- "GREAT PLACES IN RHODE ISLAND" -- Saturday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring author and "lost cities" expert Ray Wolf.


THANKS TO THE SHRINER'S IMPERIAL ROOM in Cranston for hosting our monthly meetings. Our plans for 2012 include events at the Apple Festival, Pawtucket Arts Festival, Waterfire, Phantom Farms in Cumberland and other events in Newport. If you are a Rhode Island author looking to promote and sell your works, it is not too late to become involved.

MEMBERSHIP DUES for new members has been set at just $25 for one year. Any published Rhode Island author is eligible to join. Click here for an application.

SPEAKERS BUREAU -- Several ARIA members are available for lectures, presentations and other speaking or reading engagements. Click here for a list.


RI AUTHORS VISIT PAWTUCKET
ARTS FESTIVAL


Sen. Pichardo joined the Association of Rhode Island Authors
at the recent Pawtucket Arts Festival at Slater Mill.


TALKSTREAM RADIO'S "BODY & SOUL" PROGRAM
FEATURES RI WRITERS


Authors J.M. Griffin, Jo-Anne Petrie, Hanann Rosenthal & Ray Wolf.


Cris Pfeil, Rev. Lynne C. Holden & Dee Eaton.


Steven R. Porter, Rachel McClellan, & Cris Pfeil.

To listen to the two-part interview, visit www.TalkStreamRadio.com


The Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) is a new, non-profit organization of local, published writers of both fiction and non-fiction committed to raising awareness of the outstanding written works crafted by writers in Rhode Island and other nearby communities.

In addition, ARIA hopes to become the definitive referral center for all local bookstores, libraries and readers seeking information about and presentations from Rhode Island authors. ARIA authors are available for speaking engagements, book signings, lectures, workshops and other activities that promote local writers and writing.

Membership in ARIA is open to any local author who may be traditionally published, self-published or indie-published in any paper or electronic format. To join the organization and be included in its membership activities, contact Author@RIAuthors.org.


 

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