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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Friday, May 3, 2024
Book Talk and Presentation by Miriam Ornstein, Sunday, May 5 - 2 PM at Franklin Public Library
Pen to Picture: A Graphic Novelist Panel! Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 PM
Pen to Picture: A Graphic Novelist Panel! Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 PM |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/pen-picture-graphic-novelist-panel
Saturday, April 6, 2024
From the Crazy Reading Ladies - Save the Date - May 4 for "Pen to Picture" with Jarrett Krosoczka
Spend #starwarsday celebrating #graphicnovels with !
Join us for Pen to Picture May 4 at 1 PM.
Thanks to a grant from this event is free and open to the public!
From the Crazy Reading Ladies - Save the Date - May 4 for "Pen to Picture" with Jarrett Krosoczka |
Jarrett Krosoczka, author, illustrator, and graphic novelist will be at the Franklin Library for an author talk, drawing demos, photo ops, and more
Watch Jarrett's TED Talk -> https://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_j_krosoczka_how_a_boy_became_an_artist
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM
"Coming this Saturday!!! 3/23/24 at 3 PM
Meet and Greet for Jessica Lepe and her Debut book Flirty Little Secret!"
#JessicaLepe #FlirtyLittleSecret #MillisMA #franklinmassachusetts #NorfolkMA #WrenthamMA #Shopfranklin #Bookstore #Franklin #MilfordMa #Franklinma #MedwayMa #wrentham #reading #FinditinFranklin #mansfieldMa #foxboroMa #Foxboro #romance #Readers #AuthorEvent
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM |
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)
FM #1104 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1104 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author JM Celi. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his first independently published work “The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction.”
We find out about Kindle Vella, a Kindle product that delivers serialized written works. We talk about Jamie’s writing process from draft through multiple reviews and edits to publication.
We find out that “Conviction” is the first part of a planned trilogy.
The recording runs about 26 minutes so let’s listen to my author JM Celi.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1104-author-jm-celi-11-21-23
The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction |
JM Celi’s author web site -> https://www.jmceli.com/
“The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction” can be found in most bookstores, including Escape Into Fiction in downtown Franklin.
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio) |
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Tougias to present "Until I have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War)"
Friday, September 15, 2023
20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary
Friday, Sep 15 is the 20th anniversary of International Dot Day!
Visit this blog post for resources from NCTE and https://t.co/A1n2qjVWyE that celebrate author Peter H. Reynold's THE DOT and the story's powerful themes of bravery, creativity, & self-expression. https://t.co/fNv4daHyCz
Shared from -> https://t.co/TuYCIV6nFB
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Local author Don Wilding shares stories on the Cape Cod storms - Oct 4
Join me at the Milford (Mass.) Town Library on October 4, when I’ll take a look back at the Cape’s greatest storms. dwCapeCod.com/events
Local author Don Wilding shares stories on the Cape Cod storms - Oct 4 |
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Franklin author to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898” on womr.org
On Sunday, 7/9, "I’ll be Jim Freeman’s guest on his “Target Ship Radio” program on @womrwfmr to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898,” plus he’ll be playing some of my favorite tunes.
Jim’s on from 1-4 pm; I’ll be on at 2.
On Cape, you can listen at 92.1 or 91.3 FM, or worldwide at WOMR.org."
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Event Reminder: Pen to Picture is Saturday, May 13 at 12 noon
Join us as we welcome three popular graphic novelists to Franklin!
Meet/Hear from Scott Magoon, Matt Tavares and Maris Wicks and participate in interactive, creative breakout sessions, photo ops and book signings!
Shared from the Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/pen-picture-graphic-novelist-panel-saturday-may-13th-1200pm
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Middle school graphic artist panel scheduled for May 13
"We are SO EXCITED to be partnering with the Franklin Public Middle Schools for our first ever Graphic Novelist Panel on Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 PM !!!!!
Join us as we welcome Scott Magoon, Matt Tavares, and Maris Wicks for a fun panel discussion, drawing, book signings and more!!
Check out their books today!"
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Frank Presents: 050 - Chris Woolf (audio)
Frank Falvey dives into current events, hot button topics and invites guests give their insightsFrank Falvey examines everything from Franklin to U.S. politics; from current events to the local community, giving his personal thoughts and considerations. Frank is also joined by local guests to talk the Franklin community and dissect current events
Thursday, January 19, 2023
"Lucky Jack" POW Book Presentation by local author Sue Bavey - Jan 23 at 11 AM
"Lucky Jack" POW Book Presentation by local author Sue Bavey - Jan 23 at 11 AM |
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/lucky-jack-pow-book-presentation-local-author-sue-bavey
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Maureen Johnson in conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes! *Virtual Author Event*
Get some face time with YA authors Maureen Johnson and Jennifer Lynn Barnes; as Maureen Johnson launches her latest book in the Truly Devious series, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes is fresh off the release of her latest Inheritance Games book!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116709442377/WN_Rj2-SumZQqWKGQl07_lbhA
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Franklin author Susan K Hamilton talks about her new book "Stone Heart" (audio)
FM #903 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 903 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin author Susan K Hamilton. Susan has just published her third novel Stone Heart.
We briefly talk about Susan’s Franklin story. Folks may recall we talked about her two most recent books the last time Susan and I spoke in 2021. We pick up from that conversation and talk about her new work and what might come after.
The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Susan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-903-susan-k-hamilton-12-14-22
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Susan K Hamilton’s web page https://www.susankhamilton.com/
Stone Heart -> https://smile.amazon.com/Stone-Heart-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1737353687/
The Devil Inside -> https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Inside-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1950301206/
The Shadow King -> https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-King-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1947848984
Our conversation from 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/fm-579-franklin-author-susan-k-hamilton.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Franklin author Susan K Hamilton (courtesy photo) |