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LOCAL

Author to sign copies of inspirational book

POLAND — Derik Overly will be available to sign copies of his inspirational Christian book, “Issues of the Soul,” at 6 p.m. today at New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road.

The book addresses such issues as dealing with past hurts, forgiving those who may have caused pain, and the keys to moving to a place of true freedom.

Boardman writer featured in ‘God Encounters’ book

BOARDMAN — “Who Hung the Moon [Upside Down?],” an article written by Julie Arduini of Boardman, is featured in the book “God Encounters,” the latest release of Stuart Bell.

The book, which is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble bookstores, features accounts of God’s involvement in life’s greatest moments.

The article by Arduini, a marriage columnist and speaker on surrender, is based on a major car accident she had while 10 weeks into a high-risk pregnancy. She has two more works ready to be published. To locate her other works, visit www.juliearduini.com.

Reservations required for writer’s workshop

HOCKING HILLS — Award-winning author, Ruth Carmichael Ellinger will conduct the second annual Writers of the Glen writing workshop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 12 at Glenlaurel Inn.

The cost is $75 per person and includes a light lunch and a question-and-answer time with the author. Only 20 reservations will be accepted for the workshop. To register, call (800) 809-7378.

REVISIONS

Source fix in works for ‘Hiroshima’ book

NEW YORK — The publisher of a disputed book about the atomic bombing of Japan has confirmed that a key source misrepresented himself and promises that any errors will be fixed soon.

Charles Pellegrino, author of “The Last Train From Hiroshima,” told The New York Times last week that he was likely duped by Joseph Fuoco, who claimed to have flown on one of the planes accompanying the Enola Gay. Surviving members of the crew said Fuoco was not on the mission and scientists and historians also doubted him.

Fuoco, who died in 2008, had said he was a last-minute replacement for flight engineer James R. Corliss. The family of Corliss, who died in 1999, had produced evidence that he was on the plane.

Holt publisher and president Stephen Rubin said in a statement that the changes would affect fewer than five pages of text and one illustration. No date has been set for release of a revised edition, which will include an author’s note.

The book was published in January. Film rights have been optioned by director James Cameron.

COMING TO BOOKSHELVES

Spelling Lesson: Tori to write book for children

NEW YORK — Actress and best-selling author Tori Spelling is writing a children’s book. “Presenting ... Tallulah,” the “sweet tale of a young girl who really just wants to be herself,” is coming out in September, publisher Aladdin announced. Spelling, star of the reality series “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” also has written the memoirs “Mommywood” and “sTORI Telling.”

A third adult release, tentatively titled “uncharted terriTORI,” is scheduled for June.

Actress Marlo Thomas working on memoir

NEW YORK — Marlo Thomas is looking back, with laughter. The 72-year-old actress is working on “Growing Up Laughing,” a memoir about her childhood and the “star entertainer friends” of her father, comedian Danny Thomas,” Hyperion announced. The book comes out in September and also will feature childhood memories from Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and other contemporary comedians.

In a statement issued by Hyperion, Marlo Thomas says her own experiences made her want to learn how “the seeds of humors got planted” for other entertainers.

AWARDS

PEN/Faulkner finalists

NEW YORK — Sherman Alexie and Barbara Kingsolver are among this year’s finalists for the PEN/Faulkner Award.

The nominees for the fiction prize worth $15,000 were announced Tuesday. Alexie was nominated for the story collection “War Dances” and Kingsolver for the novel “The Lacuna.”

Other nominees are Colson Whitehead’s “Sag Harbor,” Lorrie Moore’s “A Gate at the Stairs” and Lorraine N. Lopez’s “Homicide Survivors Picnic and Other Stories.”

The winner will be announced March 23. Previous recipients include Philip Roth, John Updike and E.L. Doctorow.

Vindicator staff/wire reports