Heart Book Series

National Authors Day:
Sheryl Roush to Read Heart Book Series November 1

North County Authors and Poets (NCAP) and Oceanside Civic Center Library (San Diego County) are hosting a free event on Saturday, November 1st, in celebration of National Authors Day, drawing 32 local published authors and poets, from 10:00am 3:00pm. Open to the public, finger food and beverages will be served in the Community Room.

Robert Goodman, owner of Silvercat, a San Diego based publishing firm, is the keynote speaker. Goodman is the co-founder and past president of Publishers & Writers of San Diego, co-founder and faculty member of the La Jolla Writers Conference, and a Board Member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), formerly the Publishing Marketing Alliance (PMA).

Featured Heart Book Series author Sheryl Roush is a proud native San Diegan, and an internationally recognized inspirational speaker. She was only the third woman in the world to earn Toastmasters International’s elite Accredited Speaker designation, out of 4 million people in 93 countries. Twice crowned “Ms. Heart of San Diego” for her charitable work with homeless and battered women, Sheryl’s messages bring renewed hope and faith. Her 12 published books include these featured at Borders: Heart of a Woman (Corazon de Mujer, Spanish version), Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays (Thanksgiving through New Years), and her September release of Heart of a Woman in Business. The series has also added Music CDs to accompany the titles for Heart of a Mother and Heart of the Holidays. Sheryl is the President of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., and a member of the IBPA. For more information click on www.SparklePresentations.com or www.HeartBookSeries.com

This free event themed “So You Want To Be An Author” will give the community a chance to connect with published authors, and get tips on writing and publishing. Book-ended by authors’ readings, the day will feature a publishing panel addressing such subjects as:
· How can you fit into today’s world of publishing?
· Write in your “right” style
· Create your publishing platform through contests
· Book-selling success secrets

Moderator for the event is Dr. Elizabeth Yahn Williams.
Participating authors: Roger Conlee (Counterclockwise), Jennifer Kise (The Birthday Surprise), L. Curt Erler (Southside Kid & Mantilla Lady); Janie Lancaster (Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale); Teresa Gonzalez-Lee (Love Was Born During The Dance); Sheryl Roush (Heart Book Series), Carol Ann Lindsay (Songs From a San Diego Morning); Glenn Jacobs (The Samson Process); Marie Giordano (I Love You Like A Tomato); David Valley (The General’s Women); Maggie Chantiloupe (Iraq-The War That Shouldn’t Be-You Decide); Barbara Deming (The Quilt Maker), Elizabeth Yahn Williams and Robert T. Lundy (Hither & Yahn).

Chaired by Elizabeth Yahn Williams with Bob Lundy and Mary Lenore Quigley
For more information contact Anna at (760) 435-5630 or CJ at (760) 435-5600

Oceanside Civic Center Library
330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 435-5600
Cross Streets: Between Pier View Way & Civic Center Dr.
www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org

The BEA - Book Expo America is the largest event in North America, hosted every year for authors, booksellers, distributors, publishers and support businesses. This year, there were some 42,000 people in attendance.

When I walked out of the “celebrity” area and ran into Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”  and personal finance advisor. He asked me to sign a copy of Heart of a Woman for him and his wife, Kim Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Woman: A Book on Investing for Women."

You never know WHO is going to ask for an autograph!

From My Heart to Yours,
Sheryl Roush

May 10, 2008 Presentation and Book Signing

Sheryl Roush Keynotes
Mother-Daughter Luncheon

Sheryl Roush presented the keynote program for the annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon at the University Christian Church in San Diego, California on Saturday, May 10.

More than 200 mothers, daughters, mothers-in-law, sisters, cherished friends and church members attended the special celebration with the theme "Heart of a Mother" from Sheryl’s book title. The church men-folk served the meal, adorably dressed in white tuxedo shirts and over-sized black velvet bow ties.

For 40 minutes, Sheryl entertained with real-life stories, audience interaction and props, engaging and touching with sentiments and inspirations. Attendees praised the prsentation, saying it was the best they had ever had at this traditional event.

Sheryl is a native San Diegan, yet an internationally recognized top-rated speaker in nine countries around the globe. President of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., she is an 11-time published author, with her series including: Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman (in English and Spanish), Heart of the Holidays (Yuletide traditions), and Sparkle-Tudes!™ quotations and scriptures for women.

Following her program Sheryl Roush, and contributors Maria Carter and Laura Rubinstein autographed copies of Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays and Corazón de Mujer for attendees, before a multi-author book signing event at BORDERS bookstore in Eastlake, Chula Vista.

Borders-Eastlake Dias de Los Madres Reading
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Shoppers at Borders-Eastlake were thrilled to hear English and Spanish selections from Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, and Corazón de Mujer as they entered the store to purchase last minute Mother’s Day gifts.

Shown here, Consuelo Sanchez, reading her magnificent opening poem to Corazón de Mujer.

A native Chula Vistan, Sheryl Roush, the Heart Book series creator, and her mother Beverly Roush of Chula Vista, signed at the event, joined by local contributors: Eln Albert (Spring Valley), Elisa Castaneda (Mira Mesa), Consuelo Sanchez (Ensenada), Darlene Fahl-Brittian (La Mesa) and daughter Savannah, Maria Carter (Santee), Cassandra Northington (San Diego/Oklahoma).

Toastmasters Featured at Borders Book Reading & Signing May 10, 2008

BORDERS Books & Music Eastlake location hosted a stellar multi-author book signing and reading event on Saturday, May 10, on Dias de Los Madres, and in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend at the new Chula Vista store, San Diego County.

Books featured were Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, and newly released Corazón de Mujer.

Those reading and signing were members of Toastmasters International, from Districts 5 and 34, San Diego and Baja California, reading in both Spanish and English.

Pictured here are Toastmasters (L-R), Elisa Castaneda, Eln Albert, Sheryl Roush, Helen Blanchard, Cassandra Northington, Catherine Nary, and Consuelo Sanchez. Not pictured: Darlene Falh-Brittian.

A special surprise to the signers, was the appearance of Helen Blanchard, the First Lady of Toastmasters, literally the first woman to be accepted into the previously all male organization, who then went on to become the first female International President of the global organization, now in 93 countries with over 3.4 million empowered to be better listeners, thinkers and speakers, since 1924. Ms. Blanchard releases her new book sharing her story in August 2008 at the organization’s annual convention, this year being held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Fellow Toastmasters present in the listening audience included Catherine Nary and Lyn White.

Sheryl Roush, the originator of the gift book series, has been a member of Toastmasters since 1987, and was the first woman elected to the leadership posoition of District 5 Governor in ten years. Ms. Roush considers Helen Blanchard one of her own role models, as well as that of countless thousands around the world.

Borders-Brea Features Heart Book Reading May 9

Southern Californian residents Becky Palmer, Sandra Nash, Maria Carter, Seth Sherwood and Sheryl Roush were featured at BORDERS-Brea location on Friday, May 9, 2008, reading in English and Spanish for shoppers on the Mother’s Day weekend.

The skilled readers showcased their original stories, poems and humorous quips from the Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, Heart of the Holidays, and Corazón de Mujer gift books.

Seth Sherwood both read in Spanish, and eloquently translated his readings into Spanish.

Maria Carter touched listeners with her patriotic story, entitled, Heart of a Marine’s Mother, then shared that her soon, Nic, had just been recalled for her second tour to Iraq, only two weeks earlier.

Shown, Sandra Nash reading lovely selections to the listeners.

In the audience enjoying the readings included guest shoppers, Sherri Elgas of Cookie Lee Jewelry and Lucy Lee of Emblem.

Book Contributors Sign for Mother’s Day at Arizona Borders

Heart of a Mother, and Heart of a Woman gift books complied by Sheryl Roush of San Diego were featured at BORDERS Books & Music this Mother’s Day.

The Phoenix area signing events on Sunday, May 4 and Monday, May 5, also showcased the brand new releases of the Heart of a Mother book with Bonus CD of Musical Selections and the Heart of a Woman book translated into Spanish, entitled Corazón de Mujer.

Joining Sheryl Roush for the BORDERS Paradise Valley, Superstition Springs and Glendale book signings were contributors, speakers and author colleagues Lynn Pierce and Marcia Reynolds.

Lynn Pierce is a co-author of 5 books including the #1 Best Selling, Wake-up…Live the Life You Love.

Known as the Success Architect, Lynn creates the blueprint you need to help you to get what you dream of in life. She shows you how you can be wildly successful living life your way and fitting your business into your life rather than the other way around.

Her new book is Breakthrough to Success: 19 Keys to Mastering Every Area of Your Life.

Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, is a Master Certified Coach accredited through the International Coach Federation, and a Certified Speaking Professional accredited through the National Speakers Association. She is the author of Outsmart Your Brain. 

Contributors Read and Sign Book at Borders Canoga Park, CA

Saturday, May 3, 2008, nine contributors to the Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, and Corazón de Mujer books, autographed gift books for shoppers at the BORDERS Canoga Park store.

Shoppers were entertained as stories, poems and quotations were heartfully shared from the publications by their original writers, including Adria Manary, Becky Palmer "Rent An Aunt," Linda Salazar, Renee Carter and Sheryl Roush.

New mother Tina Rubin was accompanied for this Mother’s Day reading by her husband, and precious new little daughter, Sophie, who posed beautifully for photos, on cue.

Marcy DeCato read in Spanish, her contribution to the newly released Corazón de Mujer.

A touching moment was celebrated by all when daughter Rita Lanell De Los Reyes, read her touching tribute, "My Pretty Santa" to her mother, Janie Cruise, who was present to share the event.

Brand new tunes from the Heart of a Mother Musical Selection CD played throughout the store, as a special treat to shoppers as well.

May 4, 2008 Book Signing at Borders Paradise Valley, Arizona

Sheryl Roush professional speaker and author of the series including Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays and brand new  Corazón de Mujer books will be autographing copies on Sunday, May 4 from 1:00-3:00pm at BORDERS-Paradise Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.

Joining Sheryl is book contributor and speaking colleague Lynn Pierce, co-author of 5 books including the #1 Best Selling, Wake-up…Live the Life You Love. Lynn’s new book is Breakthrough to Success: 19 Keys to Mastering Every Area of Your Life. Known as the Success Architect, just tell Lynn what the life of your dreams looks like and she’ll create the blueprint to get you there. She shows you how you can be wildly successful living life your way and fitting your
business into your life rather than the other way around. 

COME MEET THE AUTHOR and have your books personally autographed!

Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts!

BORDERS
4555 E. Cactus Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602.953.9699

Located on the S.W. corner of Tatum and Cactus
just south of the Paradise Valley Mall.

Heart Book Contributors Autograph May 10, 2008 at Borders Eastlake, Chula Vista, California

UNIQUE MULTI-AUTHOR EVENT!

Sheryl Roush and contributors to the Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays and brand new  Corazón de Mujer books will be autographing copies on Saturday, May 10 from 3:00-6:00pm at BORDERS bookstore in Eastlake of Chula Vista, San Diego, California.

More than a book signing, contributors will READ THEIR original STORY or POEM to shoppers! Contributors present will include: Maria Carter, Dharlene Fahl-Brittian, Cassandra Northington (Oklahoma), Consuelo Sanchez, Elisa Castaneda, Eln Albert, and Sheryl’s mother Beverly Roush, joining series originator Sheryl Roush from San Diego. The group will be celebrating Mother’s Day with dinner locally following the book signing event.

COME MEET THESE AUTHORS and have your books personally autographed!

Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts!

BORDERS - SAN DIEGO
Eastlake Chula Vista
878 Eastlake Parkway
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Store Phone: 619.482.9883