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AAA Book Fair - Who is coming
Some of the biggest names of the self-published world of books are coming to the book fair in Sacramento this July 2nd 2005.

Alton Pryor- An author who has several successful selling books published. He is the founder of the Stagecoach Publishing Company. He will be making a presentation on self-publishing as well as selling and signing his many books. (* His book "Little Known Tales on California History" sold over 50,000 copies and continues to be his big seller.) His website: www.stagecoachpublishing.com

Chan Van Truong - A new up coming Vietnamese writer - whose novel "The Naisa Mafia" started off selling very quickly several thousand books in the first few weeks. He is an expert on the Asian mob and it is hoped that he will speak to the fair goers. The Naisa Mafia

W. H. McDonald Jr. - Award winning poet and writer. His good selling autobiography "A Spiritual Warrior's Journey" is now being considered for a movie or possible TV series. He was a featured author of his publisher at the LA Times Book Festival in April where he shared a book signing booth with Maria Shriver. He will be talking about the making of the documentary film "In The Shadow of The Blade" and his role in it. All of his books will be for sale at the book fair. (Other books include his award winning poetry books - "Purple Hearts" & "Sacred Eye - Poetry in Search of the Divine"). His books are to be featured at the The Chicago Book Expo, The Texas Book Festival and several other book fairs. Books

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Andrew F. O'Hara - Local author and retired California Highway Patrol officer. His new novel "The Swan" http://flyingswans.tripod.com/ is raising considerable interest and attention as it may  potentially become one of the better selling novels released this year through Author House Publishers. His book is considered as a possible  nominee for one of the  AAA Gold Book Awards for 2004! We will be treated to a short talk about his book.

Jan Small - She lives in Fremont, CA and has 2 books published: l) Revelation Illustrated is a beautifully illustrated hardback, coffee table type book. It has the scriptures, paintings illustrating the scriptures and stories about the paintings. It took 19 years to paint and 5 years to write. 2) Healing By His Design is a spiral bound workbook about designing your feelings and giving them to God to heal. She has been an artist for 40 years and has had her own art school for 35 years. You may see some of her work and read about her books on her website: http://www.jansmall.com
  

Nicholas Grabowsky - His most notable published novels are:  The Everborn, Halloween IV (original & Special Limited Edition), Pray Serpent's Prey, The Rag Man, Sweet Dreams, Lady Moon.  Also, Nancy (Nancy Reagan Bio), Body Dynamics 1-3. He is a bestselling horror/fantasy novelist with a fan base throughout the world since the mid-eighties.  He has been writing professionally since an acting class taught by Walter Koenig (Chekov from Star Trek) opened the door to Prey Serpent's Prey's publication in the U.S. and Europe.  He has gained a sort of celebrity status with the novelization of Halloween IV, which went over so well he became an authority figure to Michael Myers fans worldwide, with anticipated follow-ups in the franchise slated soon. He also founded Diverse Media, a publishing/promotions firm. He has several new novels in the works. He currently reside in Antelope, CA


Ben Waldron - A local war hero who writes about his capture by the Japanese and his 3 years as a POW during WWII in the Pacific. A very interesting man to talk to - he is himself a living history book and treasure to meet! His book "Corregidor - From Paradise to Hell" is in its second printing and has sold over 50,000 copies world wide. He will be one of the featured speakers.
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Tim Herrera - Former TV newscaster and now a columnist for the Elk Grove Citizen and noted author of several wonderful books including "I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!" and "Where the Dust Never Settles". Wonderful website that tells much more www.timherrera.com

Richard  Simmons - Former jockey and USAF veteran writes about his life in his autobiography "A Long Hard Ride" .
Joe  Fabel - Poet and writer. Author of "The Poet Poet Within"

C.F. Frank - Award winning author.

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Non-Profit Exhibitors

"Chicks in Crisis" - They will be selling copies of an locally written anthology titled "Lily Love's Cafe" . This book has locally acclaimed writers such as Nan Mahon, Patricia Canterbury, Melody DeBlois, Nila Gott, Judy Mayne, Norton Schwartz, Susan Hunter, Jim Bentley, D. Emmanuel Guerrero and Terry Bennett. Some of the authors will be at the fair so you can get more than one signature on the book. Funds form the sales of these books goes to support the foundations work with young women.