First Info on Registration for GFW 2012

Here's the first info for registration for next year's GFW.  Early Registration is $250 but looks like she's included the events that we've been paying extra for so it's about the same amount.  Since registration is online this year, we will have to each make our reservations, I think.  I went to her website and she doesn't have the registration form online yet.  Will let you know when she does.

JANUARY 12 - 16, 2012

12th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend as we hold this event the same weekend as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day so we have a three day holiday to attend, come early to check out Jefferson and stay an extra day too. This event will SELL OUT FAST as have a waiting list of girls who could not get into Girlfriend Weekend that asked to be the first to sign up for next year. Early Bird Tickets NOW for ALL Events ares $250 which includes Author Dinner, Friday Day panels and Friday Night Entertainment, Saturday Day Panels, Saturday Author Luncheon, Saturday Night "Great Big Ball of Hair" Ball, Sunday Film Festival. Packages will be SOLD FIRST and then if we have any other space at the festival, individual tickets will be sold at the door.


The THEME this year for the "Great Big Ball of Hair" Ball is "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO THE GREATEST "BOOK" SHOW ON THE EARTH!"
I'm thinking with all these great books to inspire us, Sara Gruen's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Frank Delaney's VENETIA KELLY'S TRAVELING SHOW, after all, running Girlfriend Weekend is like a three ring circus, as ever on with the show!

ALL EVENTS will be held at the Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center in historic Jefferson, Texas. We have 350 packages that we can sell for each event except CRUISE so plan to book early for your package and book your rooms in Jefferson, Texas too! Go to my website to view our sponsoring bed and breakfasts and businesses first, www.beautyandthebook.com. I have already been informed that many bed and breakfasts are already booked for these events next year so please book your reservations NOW!


I also make this available FIRST to my book club members for special savings, if we have any extra packages they will be available to the general public later but always $100 higher for the package. The ONLY tables and seats RESERVED are for my volunteers who are the first to arrive work the event and last to leave as they tear down the event, The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas. So first come, first serve on seats period.

Registration will be online this year at http://www.beautyandthebook.com. If you have any questions call me at 903-665-7529 or email me at kathy@beautyandthebook.com with your number, and I will call you back.

Meeting Jan 26 - Kathy Patrick will SKYPE-in

Reminder our next meeting will be at Stellar Beans on Wed Jan 26 5:30 pm

Book selection is Charles Martin - The Mountain Between Us

Since he cannot do a call-in   Kathy Patrick has agreed to SKYPE and share with us all things Pulpwood Queens  She has even sent a gift to each of you and we have a signed copy of her book "The Pulpwood queens Tiara-Wearing Book Sharing  Guide to Life" as a door prize.

New members I hope you will read her book!  It explains the philosophy behind Pulpwood Queens.

We had a great Girlfriend Weekend and will share pics and stories with you before Kathy skypes-in around 7 pm

Please check out Kathy Patrick's new online book club show at http://www.beautyandthebookshow.com  She previewed the shows at GFW and her first two shows are now posted.  All clicks are counted and very important to selling this as a TV series.

Here's the official book selection list for 2011 thus far:

January Main Selection: My Reading Life by Pat Conroy  
January Bonus Selections: Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day
Jobs They Quit Edited by Sonny Brewer
They Came to Nashville by Marshall Chapman
Splinters (Teen/adult crossover): If Holden Caufield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring
Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School
Kids

February Main Selection: I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg
February Bonus Selections: The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel by River Jordan
The Perfect Love Song by Patti Callahan Henry
Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck



March Main Selection: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
March Bonus Selections: Every Last One by Anna Quindlen
The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White
As the sycamore grows by Jennie Helderman


April Main Selection: Shanghai Girls: A Novel by Lisa See
April Bonus Selections: The Inheritance of Beauty by Nicole Seitz
Goodness Gracious Green by Judy Christie
Redefining Beauty by Texas Poet Laureate Karla K. Morton
Mothers & other Liars by Amy Bourret
Splinters (Teen/adult crossover) Mermaid: A Twist on a Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon


May Main Selection: Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show by Frank Delaney  (This is the one we read for the TV Pilot!)
May Bonus Selections: Royal Blood (A Royal Spyness Mystery) by Rhys Bowen
Mink River: A Novel by Brian Doyle
Larkspur's Cove by Lisa Wingate


June Main Selection: Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress
June Bonus Selections: Gone with a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West
Woof: Women Only Over Fifty by Diana Black and Mary
Cunningham
Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by
Olivia deBelle Byrd
Splinters (Teen/Crossover): The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time by David Valdes Greenwood

July Main Selection: The Killing Storm by Kathryn Casey
July Bonus Selections: Heart of Deception: A Novel by M.L. Malcolm
Murder at the Luther by Kathleen Kaska
Thunder Beach by Michael Lister

August Main Selection: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin
August Bonus Selections: Paper Children by Marcia Fine
A Cup of Friendship: A Novel by Debbie Rodriguez
Sue Ellen's Daughter Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy:
The Belle of All Things Southern Dishes on Men, Money, and
Not Losing Your Midlife Mind by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Book Signing at Stellar Beans

Hey Pulpwood Queens,

Our club member, Val Smith, is hosting a book signing on Saturday Feb 5 from 11 am to 2 pm for two local authors Linda LeBert and Brian Harrell.  Both books will be available for purchase and signing following a brief presentation.  Both books are written by local authors....and I hope Val has coffee and beignets, she usually does on Sat mornings.

Hope to See you there

Kay

A joint book signing by Dr Brian Harrell and Dr Linda LeBert at Stellar Beans Coffee Shop located at 319 Broad Street in Lake Charles.  It is an adorable shop with drinks ,  food ; an excellent atmosphere.   Both books are based on true stories.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

We will both do a short presentation and then sign books.

Time:  11am-2pm.---Feb 5, 2011  -Saturday

Brian Harrell's Book:  Crimson Stained the Bayou Pines: A Novel of Political Struggle in the Deep South.  It can be found online at Books-a-million, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.  It is a story that revolves around the struggles of Walter Dietz to establish the Socialist Party in Louisiana in the early 20th century.  He was also very active in the establishment of many of the trade unions in Lake Charles at the time, including the lumber mills.  His work ultimately in defiance of the established powers at that time--namely, John Henry Kirby.  The struggles between those loyal to the unions and those loyal to the lumber mills transformed into a series of lock-outs and labor strikes known as "The Southwest Louisiana Timber Wars," and culminated in an event known as "The Grabow Massacre."  This was a shootout between the union members and the mill workers that lasted for over 45 minutes and transpired just south of DeRidder.

Linda LeBert's Book:  In the Shadow of My Brother's Cold Blood- Dave Hickock never pulled the trigger of a gun or held a knife to murder another person, but he was sentenced to a lifetime of shame, ostracism, guilt, and psychological anguish because of the actions of one man-his brother. On November 15, 1959, Richard Hickock drove to a bus station in Kansas City and picked up Perry Smith, a prison buddy. Together, they drove to Emporia, Kansas, and purchased rubber gloves, nylon cord, and black stockings. Before day's end, four innocent members of the Clutter family in a town across the state of Kansas would have their throats slashed and Richard and his buddy would be arrested and charged with one of the most brutal and infamous murders ever. As the brother of a cold-blooded killer, Dave's life would never be the same. In this compelling narrative told to Linda LeBert-Corbello, Dave shares his journey from the depths of a family tragedy to how he eventually found the kind of inner-peace that accompanies acceptance of the truth and forgiveness. I do not just want to forget and live happily ever after. I want to be forgiven. -David Hickock

Author's Night at GFW 2011

GFW 2012

GFW will  be the 3rd weekend in January 2012.  Jan 19-22 Who is interested in coming?

I will be leaving Jefferson early in the morning and will reserve rooms before I leave if anyone wants to come next year.

LOL - now that I have rested for two days  I feel more like coming back --geesh was I worn out slept for 12 hours monday then took about a 3 hour nap. 

The theme next year is "The Greatest Book Show on Earth"  circus theme

RE: Go Run reminder

I knew I recognized her Saturday! Lea sorry I didnt get to chat I like to  think I was in the "zone". The club is so great

Courtney Huck

Go Run reminder

Hey PW Queens,

This is a reminder for those who were interested in joing the walking / running group that I am in, Go Run.  The registration date is this Saturday, January 15 at 6am.  http://gorunla.com/  Congratulations to Lea who came last week and walked (and ran!) 3 miles!!!  Let me know if you have any questions.  I highly recommend this group, it has a great bunch of people who are all nice and really motivating.

--Erin Green

Official 2011 PQ Book List

Here's a link to the official PQ book list for 2011  http://wwwbeautyandthebook.blogspot.com/2011/01/pulpwood-queen-announces-official-2011.html?spref=fb  In case link doesn't work I've pasted the booklist below

Those of you going to GFW might want to look carefully at the list as many of the authors will be in attendance. The ones that I know for sure I've marked in blue - may have overlooked though so double check me  Here's the link to the latest program for GFW http://www.girlfriendweekend.blogspot.com/

The following are our OFFICIAL PULPWOOD QUEEN BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS for the 2011 reading year so far:

January Main Selection: My Reading Life by Pat Conroy  (GFW queens will receive this one as part of the luncheon)
January Bonus Selections: Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day
Jobs They Quit Edited by Sonny Brewer
They Came to Nashville by Marshall Chapman
Splinters (Teen/adult crossover): If Holden Caufield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring
Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School
Kids
Pinecones (Children's): Scout, Atticus, & Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of
To Kill a Mockingbird by Mary McDonagh Murphy

February Main Selection: I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg
February Bonus Selections: The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel by River Jordan
The Perfect Love Song by Patti Callahan Henry
Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck
Splinters (Teen/adult crossover): Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
Pinecones: (Children's/adult crossover): It's a Book by Lane Smith


March Main Selection: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
March Bonus Selections: Every Last One by Anna Quindlen
The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White
As the sycamore grows by Jennie Helderman
Splinters (Teen/Adult crossover): A Little House Traveler: Writings from Laura Ingalls
Wilder's Journeys Across America by Laura Ingalls
Wilder
Pinecones: Art & Max by David Wiesner

April Main Selection: Shanghai Girls: A Novel by Lisa See
April Bonus Selections: The Inheritance of Beauty by Nicole Seitz
Goodness Gracious Green by Judy Christie
Redefining Beauty by Texas Poet Laureate Karla K. Morton
Mothers & other Liars by Amy Bourret
Splinters (Teen/adult crossover) Mermaid: A Twist on a Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon
Pinecones: Madeline Goes to the White House by John Bemelmans Marciano


May Main Selection: Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show by Frank Delaney  (This is the one we read for the TV Pilot!)
May Bonus Selections: Royal Blood (A Royal Spyness Mystery) by Rhys Bowen
Mink River: A Novel by Brian Doyle
Larkspur's Cove by Lisa Wingate
Splinters (Teen/Adult Crossover) Janis Joplin; Rising Up and Singing by Ann Angel
Pinecones: The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon

June Main Selection: Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress
June Bonus Selections: Gone with a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West
Woof: Women Only Over Fifty by Diana Black and Mary
Cunningham
Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by
Olivia deBelle Byrd
Splinters (Teen/Crossover): The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time by David Valdes Greenwood
Pinecones: Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

July Main Selection: The Killing Storm by Kathryn Casey
July Bonus Selections: Heart of Deception: A Novel by M.L. Malcolm
Murder at the Luther by Kathleen Kaska
Thunder Beach by Michael Lister
Splinters (Teen/Adult Crossover):
Pinecones: A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip Christian Stead

August Main Selection: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin
August Bonus Selections: Paper Children by Marcia Fine
A Cup of Friendship: A Novel by Debbie Rodriguez
Sue Ellen's Daughter Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy:
The Belle of All Things Southern Dishes on Men, Money, and
Not Losing Your Midlife Mind by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Splinters (Teen/ Adult Crossover): Matched by Allie Condie
Pinecones: Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown

January Meeting Update

Hi! Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and this will be the Best Year Ever!!

  

We are excited about Girlfriend Weekend and you will be well represented by the five of us, Beverly M, Chris, Grace, Linda Breaux and myself, plus my two sisters from Arkansas Beverly H and Candy.  

If anyone wants to go at the very last minute - the club in Lafayette had a cancellation and has a registration ticket for sale $250 and it includes the Pat Conroy Luncheon.  Let me know ASAP if you are interested. Oth

At the Christmas Party, Lea collected orders for the meal at Stellar Beans for this month.  If you weren't at the party and will be coming to the meeting Jan 26, contact Lea if you wanna eat!  Also, remember we decided at the November meeting to meet regularly at Stellar Beans.  

The book is fabulous this month:  Charles Martin, The Mountain Between Us.  Only he can't SKYPE in from his trip to the Everglades :(   soooooo I invited Kathy Patrick to SKYPE in and she said YES!

If you haven't met her, she's a dynamo.  You will love getting to know the woman behind Pulpwood Queens.

For our several new members, when we formed the book club Kathy's book, The Pulpwood Queens Tiara Wearing Book Sharing Guide to Life, was our first selection.  If you haven't read her book yet, I encourage you to find a copy and take peek into her life before the SKYPE-in.

Thanks to all of you who have been ordering through our site to Amazon.  We have passed last year's commissions already.  

Go Run, my running/walking club

Hello Queens,

I appreciate very much that all of you have been so interested and supportive of my efforts to run a marathon.  Many of you have asked about my running club, Go Run.  We have runners and walkers of all ages, ability level, body type and weight.  One of my friends didn't start running and training until she was in her 50s, and now she has run several marathons!  (She was at the San Antonio marathon with me.)  

The website below has my pictures and a finish line video of me from San Antonio last Sunday. 

http://running.competitor.com/cgiresults_details?pId=2111350&eId=18&eiId=24&seId=51 

If you are interested in joing my running club, the next season will begin in mid-January.  For more information, see our website or email me if you have questions. 

http://gorunla.com/howtojoingorun.html

--Erin Green