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Sunday, November 9, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 9, 2008

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Michelle Obama’s fashion style turns heads

Google Photo Michelle Obama, wearing a purple sheath by Chicago designer Maria Pinto, joins her husband on stage in St. Paul, Minnesota during the campaign last June. The first-lady-in-waiting, Michelle Obama, is not hovering in the wings. The 44-year-old mother of two was out front on the campaign trail and shows no sign of stepping away from the spotlight. Mrs. […]

Thursday, November 6, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 6, 2008

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Obama books hot sellers

The Presidential General Election of 2008 is over, but the interest in President-Elect Barack Obama remains high in the book market. Obama’s extraordinary talents and skills include that of published author. Several books written by the Illinois senator are in the top 10 of the best seller lists on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. This morning when I checked, “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts […]

Friday, October 17, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 17, 2008

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Two first time authors make a super deal with Starbucks

Two brothers have created an inspiring fable called, “The Traveler,” which is getting a lot of buzz and just landed a major deal with coffee chain, Starbucks. Unlike many first time authors Daren and Daniel Simkin will not have to struggle to sell a few hundred copies of their book. The Simkin brothers wrote and illustrated the story of boy named Charlie who goes […]

Monday, October 6, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 6, 2008

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Tina Fey’s major book deal

Sarah Palin Tina Fey Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been very good to entertainer Tina Fey, ah, creatively speaking. Fey, an Emmy winning writer and actress, has received tons of kudos and buzz for her recent performances impersonating the Republican V.P. nominee on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Also, Fey created the popular and widely acclaimed TV comedy series, “30 Rock.” Today, Little, Brown Publisher […]

Monday, October 6, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 6, 2008

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Bram Stoker relative sells rights to new Dracula book

Bram Stoker is credited with writing the definitive novel about a master vampire in his classic, “Dracula” (1897). The 1931 movie, “Dracula,” starring Bela Lugosi was the last work to be authorized by the Stoker family until now. There’s a new project coming that is being written by Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew, Dacre Stoker, and historian/documentarian, Ian Holt, according to Publishers Weekly. Penguin’s Dutton imprint has […]

Monday, October 6, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 6, 2008

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Top five at the Box Office

A film featuring a pampered, talking chihuahua was top dog at the box office this past weekend. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” barked up an estimated $29 million to become the number one movie in the country. The Disney comedy features celebrity voices like Drew Barrymore as the chihuahua Chloe who gets lost in Mexico and must find her way back home. Other stars lending […]

Thursday, October 2, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 2, 2008

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Dean Koontz and a dog named Trixie

It’s not unusual for a well-known author to join forces with another writer for a book. Nevertheless, New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz took this approach to another level when he decided to take a look at the world through the dog eyes of his beloved, Trixie. First came “Life is Good! Lessons in Joyful Living, ” by Koontz and Trixie, in 2004. Then book […]

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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The Wall Street meltdown fuels hot book deals

The stock market rallied several hundred points today, after yesterday’s historic plunge on Wall Street. Monday, stocks dropped 778 points or 7 percent. The biggest point loss ever. Also, the biggest percentage loss since September 17, 2001, the first day of trading after the deadly September 11 terrorist attacks. The meltdown started when it became clear the highly touted $700 billion financial bailout for […]

Monday, September 29, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 29, 2008

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New book “Say It Like Obama”

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama is the subject of yet another new book. This one is called “Say It Like Obama: The Power of Speaking with Purpose and Vision.” The author is Shel Leanne, a corporate leadership executive and former Harvard University instructor. In the book, Leanne uses examples from Obama’s speeches to explain the art of persuasion, the power of […]