Book Signings and Events

That buzz you hear? It's the sound of excited chatter in the Midwest. Bobby Hopper, a native of Fillmore, Indiana, has generated interest in his book To Win, Build and Send. Says Hopper, "There is a buzz in our community about the book. There was an article about it in the Banner Graphic [a local newspaper in neighboring Greencastle, Indiana], and I was asked to speak with the Greater Terre Haute Churches Association about the concept of the book."

The Island of Marna, by Jamey Heit, has been chosen as the Princeton Seminary MailroomÕs book of the month. Past winners include Ann Waldron, a prominent East Coast author and scholar. Says Heit, "The fact that it was unsolicited took me completely by surprise. The committee heard about my book through the local press." The book, which previously received praise from Richard Osmer, a Princeton Seminary professor, caught the eye of several youth pastors across the country who also contacted Heit about teaching his book in their youth groups. Riding the success of Marna's award, Heit has two confirmed speaking engagements and is planning on scheduling more soon.

In the wake of From Princess to Prisoner's release, author Linda C. McJunckins has been hard at work wrapping up a local whirlwind publicity tour. Ever since July, the author has appeared in newspaper articles, speaking engagements, and book signings in her native Pennsylvania. She had an article featured in the "Book Shorts" section of the Pocono Record, as well as one in the weekly Journal of the Pocono Plateau. In addition, she recently appeared as an honored guest in a parade at the Funfest festival, sponsored by Amilcar Arroyo, editor-in-chief of El Mensajero, and the Latino community of Hazelton. She also did a book signing and interview with local press at El Mensajero and a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Wilkes-Barre.

Mark E. Benjamin's new book, Passing Through Lightning, has been enjoying success in Benjamin's native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and he is scheduled to appear at Borders Bookstore in Lancaster for a multiple book signing and author showcase. The event is Benjamin's first in the publicity train, and he has nothing but high hopes for what he describes as "a very key and exciting event." Passing Through Lightning encourages readers to follow God's chosen path.