Author Renee Riva to Visit Coeur d’Alene, July 14-15, 2007
Families are Invited to Attend Free Book Signings
Coeur d’Alene , Idaho —June 25, 2007—Renee Riva will visit Coeur d’Alene for a book signing tour to promote her new novel, Saving Sailor. The story is based on an island in Idaho where Riva’s family vacationed during her childhood. Although Saving Sailor is a fiction novel, many true accounts appear in the book. The actual setting for the story was Spirit Lake, Idaho, (near Rathdrum) in 1968.
Meet Renee Riva in Coeur d’Alene:
2:00pm, Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Borders Books, 450 West Wilbur, Coeur d’Alene
1:00pm, Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Hastings, 101 E Best Ave, Coeur d’Alene
Renee Riva has been writing humorous stories since she won a writing contest in second grade. Her two previous titles Izzy the Lizzy and Guido’s Gondola were both published by WaterBrook Press in May of 2005 and met with instant success—over 4000 sold in four months. Additionally, Riva is a former greeting card verse writer as well as a speaker for women’s groups and Young Authors. She and her husband reside in Richland, Washington with their three daughters.
The public is invited to attend these free, family friendly events. “This is a great opportunity for our community to meet and talk to a writer from the Pacific Northwest,” said Atlanta Macklin, Manager, Border Books, Coeur d’Alene. Bring pictures of your pets to Riva’s book signings. The picture most resembling Sailor on the cover of Riva’s book will win a free copy of Saving Sailor! One winner per event.
ABOUT – Saving Sailor
Saving Sailor – Cook Communications Ministries
ISBN # 1589190912
A quirky girl, a faithful dog and one unforgettable summer! The year is 1968. After spending the first half of summer driving her Italian family crazy with her fake southern accent, A.J. finds a soul-mate on the other side of the island to divert her attention to. She is intrigued to learn that Danny shares her same love of star-gazing, and the bigger mysteries of life. Together they share an enchanting summer, along with A.J.'s faithful dog, Sailor. As A.J. and Danny endure family hardships together, they learn a lot about the price of betrayal. Set in a simpler time, Saving Sailor is a heartwarming tale of how hearts can change and relationships can be restored through love and forgiveness.
For more information, visit Renee’s website at http://www.reneeriva.com or contact Michele Kophs, Event Coordinator, at 360.597.3432.
About– Borders Books
450 West Wilbur Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
For more information, visit their website at http://www.bordersstores.com/ or contact the store at (208) 762-4497.
About– Hastings
101 E Best Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
For more information, visit their website at http://www.gohastings.com/Catalog/home.stm or contact Kathy at (208) 664-0464.
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