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Book Notes: A New England mystery in ‘Paradise City’

“Paradise City,” by Archer Mayor. Minotaur Books, New York, 2012. 306 pages. $25.99Archer Mayor lives the stories he tells. The best-selling mystery author from Vermont is also the state medical...

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The Readers’ Writers: Author, humorist, journalist Reavis Z. Wortham

Texan Reavis Wortham is an award-winning writer and photographer whose humorous articles on outdoor life have appeared in magazines and newspapers such as Texas Sportsman, American Cowboy and Vintage...

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Book Notes: ‘Speaking of Murder’

“Speaking of Murder,” by Tace Baker. Barking Rain Press, Vancouver WA, 2012. 178 pages. Paperback. $12.95Professor Lauren Rousseau doesn’t know when to say no, starting with her decision to indulge in...

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The Readers’ Writers: Psychic, medium Matthew Fraser

Matthew Fraser is a “2012 best Esteemed Psychic in America,” was named a “Psychic Superstar” by OM Times Magazine, has appeared on numerous talk radio shows, and is internationally known for his...

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The Readers’ Writers: Award-winning author Lois Greiman

Lois Greiman was born on a North Dakota cattle ranch. After graduating high school, she opted for the “southern” clime of Minnesota to train and show Arabian horses. Since that time she’s raised three...

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Stephen King talks terror

It’s been nearly 40 years since Stephen King unleashed “Carrie” – a lonely, bullied teen who discovers her terrifying telekinetic powers – and her long shadow still lingers over popular culture.For...

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The Readers’ Writers: Bestselling fiction author Sara York

Sara York is a writing machine. The woman produces book after book, and every single one of them a quality tale worthy of reader attention. In fact, it isn’t unusual to find her stories located in one...

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The Readers’ Writers: Educator, author and professor Siegfried Engelmann

“Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons” is the current No. 2 bestselling nonfiction book on Amazon.com. The book was published in 1986. No. That’s not a typo. 1986. My immediate question was...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT and USA Today bestselling author Rosalind Noonan

Rosalind Noonan has a firm foothold on becoming one of the finest authors of family drama and suspense. One of five children raised in an Irish family, she has traveled Europe and worked as a senior...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism and a master’s in professional communications. Southern-born and raised, Jennifer admits to a love of food and a preference for honey...

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The Readers’ Writers: Paranormal romance author Lexi George

I don’t have a list of favorite romance authors. But if I did, Lexi George would join Victoria Alexander in my top five.An appellate attorney by trade, Lexi grew up in an Alabama rural community where...

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The Readers’ Writers: Bestselling authors John Douglas and Mark Olshaker

John Douglas is best known to the general public for his groundbreaking work in criminal profiling. While an FBI agent, he served as a SWAT Team sniper and later as a hostage negotiator. In 1977 he...

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The Readers’ Writers: Romance author and NASCAR commentator S.D. Grady

On the one hand, S.D. Grady writes the “Sitting In The Stands: A Fan’s View” column for Frontstretch.com, an e-zine dedicated to NASCAR fans. Her other persona pens some very interesting romance...

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Paris Friends of the Library holding first mtg.

The Friends of the Paris Library will be having their first annual meeting tonight (Thursday, April 4), starting at 7 p.m.The Friends first organized in late 2012. Their mission is to improve library...

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The Readers’ Writers: Authors Sandra Stixrude and Angel Martinez

We’re introducing one author writing under two names in the genres of science fiction and paranormal. Sandra Stixrude pens stories that can be read by the entire family. Angel Martinez, well, let’s...

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Story Book Trail

Moberly Parks and Recreation held their first Book Trail on Saturday (April 13). The weather, while on the slightly chilly side, made for a nice walk around part of the park. The walk started at Candy...

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Student, teacher poetry reading held at MACC Wednesday

A group of seven persons participated in a poetry reading held in the Art Gallery on Moberly Area Community College’s campus yesterday afternoon (April 24)."We do this twice a year, coinciding with my...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Helen Brown

Helen Brown became an international bestselling author with her memoir “Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Family.” Technically “Cats and Daughters” is the sequel, or follow-up, to that acclaimed book. But as...

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The Readers’ Writers: Nonfiction author Robert K. Tanenbaum

Robert Tanenbaum’s legal career as a prosecutor mirrors the best, and the worst, of this country. Brooklyn native Tanenbaum became the homicide bureau chief for the New York district attorney’s office,...

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Little Dixie libraries aim to keep you entertained

Little Dixie Regional Libraries are at it again – creating fun centered around reading.  Rachel Grimes (Young Adult and Adult Services) and Paula Hayslip (Children’s Librarian) have the summer packed...

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