Heads Up: Independent Bookstore Day 2016 is April 30

Saturday, April 30 is Independent Bookstore Day for 2016! 

Visit your local Indie Bookstore for Independent Bookstore Day 2016, in support of locally owned bookstores across the nation, all day on Saturday, April 30.

Some stores will have refreshments, prizes, special merchandise--even entertainment or author signings. Be sure to ask your favorite store what they're doing that day.

And why not make your day extra special and buy a book at an Indie Bookstore by an Indie Author?

New Author Joe Benjamin Releases First Book

Illustrated by Matthew Boffemmyer

It is my honor to announce the release of the first book by new author Joe Benjamin of Fresno, California. It is my honor because he is my son.

The new children's book, Silly Billy & Ducky Dee, is the story of Silly Billy, a lonely boy, who discovers a new friend in Ducky Dee, a rapping MC. Pretty simple stuff about friendship, but told using urban rhyme.

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The book is nicely illustrated by his pal, Matthew Boffemmyer, using pen and colored pencil. Some of the artwork has been left uncolored in this "color me more" edition, so that readers can add their own touches.

The official book launch will take place 12:30 to 3 p.m., April 10, at the Cannon Beach Indie Author & Book Fair. Both the author and illustrator will be signing at the event that will showcase about two dozen indie authors from around the northwest.

Self-Publishing Workshop Offered in Cannon Beach

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Here's your chance to learn all you need to get YOUR book published. 

Whether you want just a few copies for family and friends or you want the next bestseller, here is a place to begin.

And publishing your book can cost you very little--even nothing. Find out how. Come to the workshop. (Read more at the left.)

Workshop will accept walk-ins (until capacity is reached), but please, if you can, let me know you'll be coming. Maximum enrollment is 25; first-come-first-served.