Cortland author writes new novel

Cortland author writes new novel

CORTLAND

Cortland author Judy Lennington has written three novels.

Her first, “Saving Diana,” is a Civil-War-era tale about the coming of age of a young girl in south-central Pennsylvania. The second book, “Daniel’s Day,” is about a son whose father was assassinated by the mob in the 1940s. Years later, when the son is a lawyer for a prestigious law firm in Ohio, their biggest client is the mobster who ordered the hit.

Lennington’s third novel, “Snow,” will come out in October. It’s the first of a four-book series about a thoroughbred horse breeder and his family in Kentucky.

Her books can be ordered at www.dorrancebookstore.com and Amazon Books or by calling 800-834-1803.

The former Judy Clark of Rogers retired after 38 years of factory work, and “Saving Diana” is dedicated to her co-workers at USCan Ballonoff and Tecnocap LLC.

Book groups plan September meetings

LEETONIA

At the Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., AM Bookends group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday to discuss Tami Hoag’s “Down the Darkest Road.”

This No. 1 New York Times best-seller will keep readers in suspense as the mystery of a missing teenager unfolds.

The Nonfiction Book Group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 to discuss “Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth” by Mark Hertsgaard, a journalist and author of five other books.

According to Hertsgaard, his 5-year-old daughter is part of Generation Hot, which comprises 2 billion young people worldwide who will spend their lives dealing with climate disruption.

Channel 19 anchor plans book signing

CLEVELAND

Lydia Esparra, a Youngstown native, will host a book signing for her inspirational work “Heaven is All Around You” at the Torch Run for Church Street Ministries from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Berea’s Wallace Lake in Cleveland Metroparks.

Esparra, an Emmy-winning news anchor at WOIO Channel 19, is the celebrity host for the event, which will benefit outreach programs.

Esparra is a graduate of Ursuline High School and Ohio State University. She wrote the book, she says, to help children deal with the death of a parent. It was inspired by a conversation with her two young nieces after her sister Memby’s death. Esparra’s sister Veronica created the colorful illustrations.

The book will be sold for a special Torch Run price of $12.95, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Memby Memorial for Cancer Patients. It’s also available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

Ex-Youngstowner will read his poems

YOUNGSTOWN

Atty. James E. Carlisle of Toledo, formerly of Youngstown, has written a book of 88 poems, and a poetry reading has been scheduled.

“Mirrors of the Heart: Reflections of My Familiar,” was produced by Pig Iron Press in 2011.

Carlisle will read his poems at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 on the main concourse at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave.

His poems examine private confrontation with self-growth, the journey to find cultural identity and to grow spiritually, and the harmonies of friendship and love.

For information, call the publisher at 330-747-6932 or order from the author at 419-535-1301. The paperback retails for $15.

Pet writer plans Peaberry’s signing

BOARDMAN

Susan M. Ewing of Jamestown, N.Y., will sign books from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Peaberry’s Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, on Sept. 17.

She is the award-winning author of several dog breed books, including “The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand,” “The Pug,” “The Dachshund,” “German Shepherd Dogs,” “Bulldogs for Dummies,” “Poodles for Dummies” and “Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.”

Ewing also will be the guest speaker at the Monday Night Writers meeting immediately after the book signing.

Open to area writers, the two-hour workshop/feedback session is led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie. The fee is $10 per class, and registration is preferred. Email Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.