Murder Goes South Author - Glynn Marsh Alam

Glynn Marsh Alam is a native Floridian. Born in Tallahassee, she is familiar with the live oak forests and the cypress swamps of the area. She also knows the sink holes and reptilia that abound there. She often swims in the cold, clear springs above the openings to fathomless caves. These are the settings for her Luanne Fogarty mystery series and for her literary novel.

After graduating from Florida State University, Glynn worked as a decoder/translator for the National Security Agency in Washington D.C., then moved to Los Angeles where she taught writing and literature while earning an M. A. in linguistics. After many years of traveling back to Florida, she has moved there again and writes full time.

Her publications include:

Tide Water Talisman;

Moon Water Madness;

Green Water Ghost;

River Whispers.

http://www.glynnmarshalam.com/

Another Exciting Novel from Erica Spindler

Amid death and destruction, hurricane-ravaged New Orleans has a new dark force to fear. As rescue efforts unfold, a grisley discovery is made at one of the massive refrigerator "graveyards". One of these metal hulks contains six human hands - all female and all right hands. The press has dubbed the unknown perpetrator "The Handyman".

Casting aside the rule book by which she has lived her life, Captain Patti O'Shay is fearless, but so is the killer. As she is stalked Patti is forced to question all she believes in and match wits with the murderer. Because if she doesn't find the Handyman first, she will become the Last Known Victim.

This and many other books by Erica Spindler are available at the Smyrna Library. Check them out today.

Murder Goes South Author - Carla Damron

South Carolinian Carla Damron is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, specializing in the field of mental health, who draws upon her experience in her novels. Tapping into her keen insight into human behavior, Ms. Damron's novels feature Caleb Knowles, a devoted brother, an astute therapist, and a determined investigator.

Like Caleb, Ms. Damron understands the dark and curious workings of mental illness and offers her intuitive skills to the reader. Ms. Damron's novels include Keeping Silent and Spider Blue. Her latest novel Death in Zooville was published in April 2010. Her insights are sure to make for an interesting presentation.

http://carladamron.com/

More Erica

Have you finished Blood Vines yet? Did you enjoy it and are wondering what to read next?

Try Break Neck. It's the story of a remorseless killer and a string of seemingly innocent, clean-cut victims. Detectives Mary Catherine Riggio and Kitt Lundgren race against a cold-blooded predator who moves at breakneck speed. When the crimes hit too close to home, they'll walk a fine line between upholding the law and taking it into their own hands.

Click HERE to read the first chapter.

Murder Goes South Authors - Georgia Adams

Patricia Browning, Karen McColgan and Joann Dunn write under the pen name "Georgia Adams".

Their novel "A Well-Manicured Murder" is the first in the LitChix Murder Mystery series. The LitChix are a book club intent on saving their socialite friend from a nasty murder charge.

Patricia, Karen and Joann all live in the Atlanta area. They are married, although not to the same man, have adult children and at least one dog each.

The LitChix will return in "Killer Condo". (And you thought the market was dead.)

Erica Spindler at Murder Goes South in 10 Weeks

Murder Goes South will be held January 28th and 29th this year. Our keynote speaker is New York Times bestselling author Erica Spindler. Each Monday between now and the festival we'll highlight one of her books with a link to the first chapter.

This weeks book is Bloodvines. When an infant's remains are uncovered in the idyllic wine region of Sonoma a Pandora's box is opened and pieces of Alex Owen's life begin fittin together at last. Click HERE to read the first chapter.

For more information or to register for this year's exciting conference go to http://www.murdergoessouth.com/.

Tales from the Smyrna Graveyard

Get your Halloween on a little early this year. Join us in the Smyrna City Cemetery as Auntie Renee shares scary stories with you. Friday, October 22nd at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Smyrna Library.

Richard Lederer - Humorist and Best Selling Author

Best selling author, Richard Lederer will present a humorous language program at the Library 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9th. Richard Lederer is known for his books on word play and the use of oxymorons.

His weekly column "Looking at Language" is syndicated throughout the United States. He has written more than 30 books including Anguished English and Get the to a Punnery. You will enjoy his introduction to our language and the funny way it grew.

This program is sponsored by Mensa in Georgia and the Smyrna Public Library.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS

Effective July 6th the Library's hours will change.

The new hours will be:



Monday thru Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Club Registration

Just a reminder to those of you that want to get a jump on the crowd. Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins tomorrow (May 1). Come by the Library and reserve your space in the hottest program in town.

SECRET MEANING OF WISDOM

Artist, poet, and playwrite Alan Miller is exhibiting his art based on the book Secret Meaning of Wisdom in the Library through April 30th. These multimedia works examine social realities, ameliorate social ills and provide an 'aha' moment by involving the viewer with the work.

This exhibit won't be here long, so stop by the Library today.

Library Movie Tonight at 6:00

A word to the wise. We'll be showing an academy award winning movie in the Library meeting room tonight at 6:00. It's a heart-warming story that will make you feel good. Call the Library at 770-431-2860 for the title.

New Youth Services Librarian

Come by the Library and introduce yourself to our new Youth Services Librarian. Laura Blank has come to us from Forsyth County and we're expecting an exciting summer!!

National Library Week 2010

CELEBRATE -National Library Week begins Sunday April 11th. The Smyna Library will be holding special programs all week long. A word to the wise - You won't want to miss Lee Bryan (that puppet guy) performing his Planet Earth, Inc. puppet show. This show is appropriate for all ages. You'll have fun and learn something too.

Family Story Time

You won't want to miss next Thursday's Family Story Program. It's Tod Key's Flying Debris Show.

Tod Key balances on a small thin board, performing rope tricks and juggling, while maintaining a patter that keeps everyone laughing. Reservations are reqired, so be sure to call the Library and reserve your space.

Mosaics by Herschel Kranitz

Herschel Kranitz is exhibiting his Mosaics in the Library display. His work has been displayed and sold in galleries in New England, Georgia, Arizona and Alabama. He has formal training in Roman classical mosaic, but enjoys working in the folk art area most. You won't want to miss this exhibit.

Meet County Commissioner Bob Ott In the Library Tomorrow

Cobb County District 2 Commissioner, Bob Ott, will be meeting with the public in the Smyrna Library meeting room from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow. Come by and meet with Commissioner Ott to discuss your concerns and find out how the County can help you.

To Dance With the White Dog

The Friends of the Library will be showing the movie "To Dance with the White Dog" tonight and Friday night at 7:00 p.m. This award winning film is a heart warming story that is appropriate for all ages.

Join the Friends for a great movie and popcorn.

Pastels by Sandy Jane Tabor

You really should see the Library's art exhibit. Sandy Jane Tabor is exhibiting her pastels in the gallery. These range from abstract to realistic and reflect European art she began viewing as a child.

Murder Goes South

Just a reminder - The Eigth Annual Murder Goes South Mystery Festival will be held January 29th and 30th. Murder Goes South is a festival for readers and writers of the southern mystery.

Friday night January 29, 2010 at 7:00pm there will be a dinner with writer Erica Spindler as the featured speaker. Ms Spindler is New York Times best selling author of "Breakneck" and "Last Known Victim" and lives in Louisana.

Saturday January 30, 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm will feature workshops, panel discussions, and book signings. Some of the writers are Fran Stewart, David Hunter, Carla Dameon and Debby Guisti.

For more information or to get a registration form. Go to the Friends of the Library website at http://www.friendsofsmyrnalibrary.com/.

Should be a great time. You won't want to miss it.