Publish America Convention 2004 in Frederick, Maryland (article) by Valerie M Boggess on AuthorsDen

Publish America hosted a wonderful convention on February 27,28,29th. Valerie Maria Boggess, author of Paeans attended the convention in Frederick, Maryland. Publish America hosted a multi-author book signing convention in Frederick, Maryland. The convention was marvelous. There were 158 authors, out of three hundred convention attendees. Margaret Hodapp, author of Hidden Legacy, and I drove approximately 995 miles to reach the convention. It was a lovely trip. We attended writer's seminars hosted by Publish America authors, on Friday night and Saturday morning. On Saturday, I took a trip to the Gettysburg battle fields, by touring coach. It was a memorable event. On Saturday evening, we attended a dinner banquet. The founders of Publish America, Lawrence Clopper and Willem Meiner hosted the event. On Sunday, Margaret Hodapp and I attended the multi- book signing at the FrederickTowne Mall. It was lined with tables covered in tablecloths, the whole length of the Mall. I was proud to be a part of the Publish America Convention 2004. I hear reports that it will be listed as the largest book signing, in the Guiness's World Record Book. The last recorded was 66 authors in 1999. Margaret and I had a wonderful trip. I wish to extend my gratitude to all of the Publish America staff that made the Convention a wonderful event. We are hoping that Publish America hosts another convention next year. Thanks PA for a wonderful event!
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Publish America hosted a wonderful convention on February 27,28,29th. Valerie Maria Boggess, author of Paeans attended the convention in Frederick, Ma

A warm response received from The White House, Washington DC. President George Bush has received his copy of Paeans, an inspirational book written for

Reviewed by P Lewis

Reviewed on May 26, 2004

Valerie, enjoyed reading "Ordinary People" Found so much of my own emotions and feelings there,for, like you,I write to glorify my Lord, for without His Spirit, I am just a shell, empty and void of anything worthwhile. I cannot seem to write frivolously or just to entertain the flesh of readers, give them a sensual thrill or an exciting short lived spine chilling experience. So many starving souls out there, fat flesh, but empty in their spirit. Thank you for your beautiful thoughts.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

sounds like a great time had by all!
thanks for the update

Reviewed by margaret hodapp

Reviewed on March 5, 2004

Hey, girl - we did have fun but learned a lot about marketing, promotion and selling books, too. You are a great traveling companion. We will have to do that again. Margaret