Girlfriend Weekend

The Pulpwood Queen Posts Latest Update to Working Program for Girlfriend Weekend 2012!

2011-10-12T07:28:00.000-07:00

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick
kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

October 12, 2011
Jefferson, TX-

12th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA

The Greatest BOOK Show on EARTH!
January 12 – 15, 2012
Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center
305 E. Austin
Jefferson, Texas 75657

When I was a kid, I was fascinated with the circus. Carnivals would come to town and we kids would beg to go to the fairgrounds to ride the rides and watch the shows. A traveling theatre troupe once put on the play, TOBEY TYLER, for our entire school and I dreamed of running away with the circus! As an adult I finally got to take my daughters to see the BARNUM and BAILEY Circus which truly was “The Greatest Show on Earth”! Throw in the reading of Pulpwood Queen pics Rain Village by Carolyn Turgeon, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, Frank Delaney’s Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show, The Night Circus by Eric Morgenstern, and my wanderlust burst into full bleeding bloom!

So guess what? I have created a world, in which we can through our imagination and the help of my author friends, where we can indeed run away with the CIRCUS! That’s our theme this year as in “The Greatest BOOK Show on EARTH!“ I do believe I have outdone myself on creating this year’s events to showcase our calvacade of author STARS!

Our Pulpwood Queen Book Clubs have grown to over 500 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest “meeting and discussing” book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 12th Anniversary, since my life is like a “three ring circus“, the theme this year is: “THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!”
Because you see, it really is. The Pulpwood Queens “juggle” our schedule to meet each month for book club. We “fly with the greatest ease” through the reading of our books! And we become mesmerized watching all our author speak of their “amazing feats“ each year at our book club convention.

As of October 1, Pulpwood Queen Packages for members are $400 and for non-members $500. Call 903-665-7520 or email Kathy@beautyandthebook.com for your package. We accept all major credit cards. If you have NOT bought your package and have your package on hold, this is the NEW price and must be paid immediately as all packages on hold will be going back up for sale due to the high demand.. Thank you for your prompt consideration!

So, without further ado, no more “clowning” around!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES! WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE PULPWOOD QUEENS BOOK CLUB!

“A book reviewer is usually a 'barker' before the door of a publisher's circus”

January 11, 2012 (requires separate ticket)

WEDNESDAY

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL HORSE - Circus term for a horse who has learned fancy steps as part of a performance.

ROBERT LELEUX, editor of LONNY Magazine, TEX IN THE CITY columnist for THE TEXAS OBSERVER, co-host of GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND, author of memoir of a beautiful boy and now The Living End will be conducting a MEMOIR Workshop. All day event and separate $150 ticket for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $250 for non-members that includes: All day workshop for beginners, a signed first edition copy of “The Living End” , and Luncheon.

Tickets are limited so purchase yours TODAY!

January 12th, 2012
THURSDAY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND OFFICIALLY BEGINS!

The Pulpwood Queen V.I.P. Package includes the following:

V.I.P Band that when shown on your wrist gets you into ALLl events

Including: Thursday Night Author Dinner

Friday All Day Author Panels

Friday One Woman Show with

TINA SLOAN!

Friday Night PRETTY IN PINK

PROM PARTY!

Saturday All Day Panels

Saturday Author Luncheon and

Fashion Show

Saturday Night GREAT BIG BALL

OF HAIR BALL!

Official Pulpwood Queen Girlfriend Weekend 2011 t-shirt

Pulpwood Queen SWAG Bag full of publisher books, galleys, and giveaways!

6:00 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS.

7:00 p.m. CLOWN ALLEY AUTHOR DINNER Under THE BIG TOP!

We are definitely clowning around as our AUTHORS will be opening our show as your STAR performing WAITERS! Bring on the CLOWNS!!!!

January 13 – 14, 2012
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES at our MIDWAY - VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at BIG TOP/Convention Center to purchase popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, soft drinks. run by our CANDY BUTCHERS, the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

A REAL BOOKSTORE, an independent bookstore in Dallas, will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale.

Also we will have a SIDE TENT -VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. We now are offering access to our MIDWAY -VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE too for the general public. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside MIDWAY entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE which will be marked GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY!

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors in the BALLY - Circus term for a platform at the entrance to a circus or sideshow where a circus “talker” stands to deliver a prepared spiel, or ballyhoo, advertising the show, hoping to attract a crowd/ REGISTRATION BOOTH area. 50% of all proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help pay for that endeavor. The other 50% will go to Pulpwood Queen Literacy Promoting endeavors.

Both night time events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

9:00 a.m. . SHE BREAKS IT, SHE SHAKES IT, SHE HANGS IT ON THE WALL! FOR ONE THIN DIME, STEP RIGHT UP….

Welcome to THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

RINGMASTERS: KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life and ROBERT LELEUX, Author of The Living End, columnist for The Texas Observer, editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television book club talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy welcome you to their show!

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. JACKPOTS -Circus term where Tall tales about life under the big top. To “cut up jackpots” is to tell these stories.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER and Author, ROBERT LELEUX, will speak of his latest book, The Living End: A Family Memoir of Forgetting and Forgiving!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY!
MARYBETH WHELAN of She Makes It Look Easy

SARAH JIO of The Bungalow and Violets of March

JUDY CHRISTIE of Rally Round Green and Wreath

LISA WINGATE of Dandelion Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Our almost and FIRST of MAYS - Circus term for rookie circus performer who is trying to learn the ropes during his first season under the big top. The term originated years ago when many circuses began their traveling schedule in early May.

CARLA STEWART of Broken Wings: A Novel
ELEANOR BROWN of The Weird Sisters

REBECCA RASMUSSEN of The Bird Sisters

STEPHANIE MCAFEE of Diary of a Mad Fat Girl

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. TEN TIMES BETTER THAN CIRCUS POODLES!

Keynote Speakers, Film and Television writer of the Man and the Moon fame and author JENNY WINGFIELD of The Homecoming of Samuel Lake and Film, Television, Radio Voice-over and author ELAINE CLARK of Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. For our little LOT LICE - Circus term for the children of circus performers and workers who grow up under the big top!

CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid and The Next Full Moon
JILL S. ALEXANDER of Paradise

THERESE FOWLER of Exposure

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CIRCUS OF THE STARS!

KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology

KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
MEG WAITE CLAYTON of The Four Ms. Bradwells

SARAH BIRD of The Gap Years

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m. SHE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE! Author and STAR of Guiding Light, TINA SLOAN will perform her one-woman show, CHANGING SHOES, of which her NEW book has the same name!

Following the show TINA SLOAN will be in AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM with closing remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX!

FRIDAY EVENING

8:00 p.m. HERE COMES THE CIRCUS, THE GREATEST SHOW IN TOWN!

Author, WILLIAM J. TORGERSON, will be our MASTER OF CEREMONIES, as he speaks of his book, Love on the Big Screen, to be followed by our PRETTY IN PINK PROM PARTY! Come dressed in prom PINK attire and perhaps you will be crowned our PULPWOOD QUEEN PROM QUEEN! A D.J. will be entertaining us with music to dance from the 1980’s! And remember girlfriends, 80’s BIG HAIR RULED!!! As in the CIRCUS, no costume can be over the TOP!

January 14, 2012
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

9:00 a.m. THIS AIN”T NO DOG AND PONY SHOW!
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author, JOHN BERENDT will speak on his latest book My Baby Blue Jays and also is the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and The City of Falling Angels!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. STORIES THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART!

MICHAEL MORRIS of A Place Called Wiregrass

NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts

RIVER JORDAN of Praying for Strangers

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. PARADING THE BEST FROM MY HOMETOWN, THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE U.S.A!

CHERYL MACLENNAN of Historic Homes of Jefferson, Texas

Jan Reid of Comanche Sundown

KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series)

LINDA BAUER of Capitol Hills Cooks: Recipes from The White House, Congress, and All Of the Past Presidents and STEVE BAUER of At Ease at The White House
MARILYN & MICHAEL J. GILHULY, M.D. J.D. of Gunfight at Apache Bent (Texas Ranger Series)

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

Noon Luncheon A JUMBO PRESENTATION!

Author, ROBERT HICKS will speak of his book, A Separate Country, and

the 150th Anniversary of the CIVIL WAR followed BOTTOMS UP: featuring Author, DEEANNE GIST for an Intimate Look at a Victorian Woman’s Undergarments which she presented at her GETAWAY WITH DEEANNE at The Biltmore in North Carolina, at the Romance Writer’s Convention, and at RomCon. This presentation has received international coverage, and most recently was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.historic fashion show.

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS!

ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows

M. L. MALCOLM of Heart of Deception

MARCIA FINE of Paper Children

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BOOKS TO SHARE (LIKE POPCORN) WITH YOUR BOOK CLUBS

CAROLINE LEAVITT of Pictures of You

DONNA M. JOHNSON of Holy Ghost Girl

SHEILA WELLER of Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon --- and the Journey of a Generation

VICTORIA ZACKHEIM of He Said What? Women Write About Moments When Everything Changed

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES THAT WILL LIFT YOUR SPIRIT LIKE A MARCHING BAND!

AD HUDLER of Man of the House and Southern Living

MAN MARTIN of Paradise Dogs
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy

WADE ROUSE of It’s All Relative and I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in this Relationship!

LAST BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING/VENDOR?BOOK STORE

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. THE BEST OF THE BIG TOP!
Awards Presentation as follows:
Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year

Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year

Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced. Each author will be present to present each winner of the highest bid their signed personal item. Please if you are a winner be prepared to pick up and pay at this time with cash or check, payable to: The Pulpwood Queens Book Club, BEFORE you pick up your winning bid item!

5:15 p.m. Final remarks from your RINGMASTERS: KATHY L PATRICK AND ROBERT LELEUX as we conclude our weekend’s THREE RING CIRCUS with the AUTHORS!

MIDWAY- VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM Closes at 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY EVENING

8:00 p.m. All CIRCUS Party Attendees and Authors will be formally introduced this year as they enter our GRAND FINALE, our GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR (Circus themed) BALL! Come dressed as your favorite circus performer to compete for BEST CIRCUS THEMED GIRL GROUP, BEST CIRCUS THEMED TABLE DECORATING CONTEST, BEST INDIVIDUAL GIRL/BOY CIRCUS THEMED COSTUME FOR TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR AND HAIR BALL QUEEN! HAVE YOUR CAMERAS READY!

9:00 p.m.
GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the WINDJAMMERS - Circus term for musicians in the circus band/ DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.

A smorgasbord of circus inspired feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!

January 15, 2012
SUNDAY MORNING

11:00 a.m. The Pulpwood Queens version of a TENT REVIVAL!
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church!

Featured Speaker,, T.B.A.

Wear your Sunday CROWNS, that means hats!

Noon Break for lunch in any of the fine dining establishments of Jefferson!

2:00 p.m. Elaine Clark, author of Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is will offer a workshop at the Collins Academy in Jefferson for anyone who would like to learn how to make money using your voice. Separate ticket price of $40 and includes the author’s signed book.

THANK YOU LADIES and GENTLEMEN, we hope you enjoyed the Pulpwood Queens’ GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packages can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates will be posted.

No refunds will be able to be given packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you do so.

Circus Lingo Glossary

Annie Oakley

A complimentary ticket or free pass. Oakley performed as a sharpshooter in a 19th century wild west-themed show, and she would shoot a hole through a playing card that had been tossed up in the air. Tickets that were punched with holes resembled Oakley’s playing cards and earned her name.

Ballyhoo

Literally, the prepared speech delivered from the bally. Also any form of hype used to advertise the show.

Banner

An advertisement painted on canvas that highlights a particular circus attraction or act.

Big Top

The main tent in a circus where the performances take place.

Bulls

Male or female elephants.

Calliope

An old-fashioned musical instrument similar to an organ and constructed of steam whistles. Years ago, the Calliope was used to signal the end of a circus street parade.

Candy Butchers

A vendor who sells candy, soda, popcorn and other food items.

Clown Alley

The area just outside of the big top where the clowns wait to perform or relax after working the ring.

Charivari

A humorous, energetic acrobatic exhibition performed by clowns or acrobats.

Cherry pie

Work performed for extra money.

Dog and Pony Show

literally, an old-timey circus act featuring dogs and horses. Today, the term is used for any event, often political, that has lots of hype but little substance.

Donikers

Bathroom facilities for circus patrons.

Fireball

A traveling circus that earns a reputation for swindling patrons or having overall dishonest policies. These shows often ruin venues for other, more reputable circus shows and can be referred to as a “fireball outfit.”

Flea Bag

A ragged, downtrodden traveling show in need of physical repair.

First of May

A rookie circus performer who is trying to learn the ropes during his first season under the big top. The term originated years ago when many circuses began their traveling schedule in early May.

Funambulist

High wire-walker.

Grinder

A showman who entices the crowd before the show or during intermissions with a verbal pitch. Often ticketsellers have a “grind” or pitch that they deliver as they interact with the public.

Guys

Hefty ropes and cables that help support the big top rigging.

Haul

The move the crew makes from the circus train or trailer to a new empty lot to set up the big top and rigging.

Iron Jaw

An aerial act in which an acrobat swings and does tricks while hanging from a suspended mouth piece.

Itchy Feet

A performer or crew member’s desire to return to circus life and the road after they’ve been away from the big top for a while.

Joey

A nickname for a clown. The term “Joey” originally referenced the famous English clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who lived and worked during the 18th century.

Jumbo

The name of P.T. Barnum’s famous elephant, which the showman billed as the largest elephant on earth. Today, Jumbo’s name is used as an adjective to reference something luxuriously large.

Liberty act

Horses who perform circus acts without human riders.

Lot lice

The children of circus performers and workers who grow up under the big top.

Midway

An amusement area located mid-way between the entrance to the lot on one end and the big top on the other. It’s an area filled with concessions, games and extra shows.

Mud circuses

Traveling shows that move from one to town to another every few days.

Ringmaster

The person in charge of welcoming the audience, introducing the acts, and holding the show together.

Rosinback

A Horse used for bareback riding. Traditionally, rosin is sprinkled on the backs of the horses to prevent riders from slipping.

Roustabout

A circus laborer.

Screamers

the up-tempo marches adapted as circus music and used to rouse the crowds.

Web

Canvas-covered ropes that are suspended from the top of the tent and used by aerial performers to ascend and descend the performance rigging. Occasionally, the ropes are also used a props in other acts.

Windjammer

A musician in the circus band.

The Pulpwood Queen Posts Latest Updates on GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND 2012!

2011-10-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick

kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

October 3, 2011
Jefferson, TX-

12th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA

The Greatest BOOK Show on EARTH!
January 12 – 15, 2012
Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center
305 E. Austin
Jefferson, Texas 75657

When I was a kid, I was fascinated with the circus. Carnivals would come to town and we kids would beg to go to the fairgrounds to ride the rides and watch the shows. A traveling theatre troupe once put on the play, TOBEY TYLER, for our entire school and I dreamed of running away with the circus! As an adult I finally got to take my daughters to see the BARNUM and BAILEY Circus which truly was “The Greatest Show on Earth”! Throw in the reading of Pulpwood Queen pics Rain Village by Carolyn Turgeon, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, Frank Delaney’s Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show, The Night Circus by Eric Morgenstern, and my wanderlust burst into full bleeding bloom!

So guess what? I have created a world, in which we can through our imagination and the help of my author friends, where we can indeed run away with the CIRCUS! That’s our theme this year as in “The Greatest BOOK Show on EARTH!“ I do believe I have outdone myself on creating this year’s events to showcase our calvacade of author STARS!

Our Pulpwood Queen Book Clubs have grown to over 500 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest “meeting and discussing” book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 12th Anniversary, since my life is like a “three ring circus“, the theme this year is: “THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!”
Because you see, it really is. The Pulpwood Queens “juggle” our schedule to meet each month for book club. We “fly with the greatest ease” through the reading of our books! And we become mesmerized watching all our author speak of their “amazing feats“ each year at our book club convention.

As of October 1, Pulpwood Queen Packages for members are $400 and for non-members $500. Call 903-665-7520 or email Kathy@beautyandthebook.com for your package. We accept all major credit cards. If you have NOT bought your package and have your package on hold, this is the NEW price and must be paid immediately as all packages on hold will be going back up for sale due to the high demand.. Thank you for your prompt consideration!

So, without further ado, no more “clowning” around!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES! WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE PULPWOOD QUEENS BOOK CLUB!

“A book reviewer is usually a 'barker' before the door of a publisher's circus”

January 11, 2012 (requires separate ticket)

WEDNESDAY

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL HORSE - Circus term for a horse who has learned fancy steps as part of a performance.

ROBERT LELEUX, editor of LONNY Magazine, TEX IN THE CITY columnist for THE TEXAS OBSERVER, co-host of GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND, author of memoir of a beautiful boy and now The Living End will be conducting a MEMOIR Workshop. All day event and separate $150 ticket for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $250 for non-members that includes: All day workshop for beginners, a signed first edition copy of “The Living End” , and Luncheon.

Tickets are limited so purchase yours TODAY!

January 12th, 2012
THURSDAY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND OFFICIALLY BEGINS!

The Pulpwood Queen V.I.P. Package includes the following:

V.I.P Band that when shown on your wrist gets you into ALL events

Including: Thursday Night Author Dinner

Friday All Day Author Panels

Friday One Woman Show with

TINA SLOAN!

Friday Night PRETTY IN PINK

PROM PARTY!

Saturday All Day Panels

Saturday Author Luncheon and

Fashion Show

Saturday Night GREAT BIG BALL

OF HAIR BALL!

Official Pulpwood Queen Girlfriend Weekend 2011 t-shirt

Pulpwood Queen SWAG Bag full of publisher books, galleys, and giveaways!

6:00 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS.

7:00 p.m. CLOWN ALLEY AUTHOR DINNER Under THE BIG TOP!

We are definitely clowning around as our AUTHORS will be opening our show as your STAR performing WAITERS! Bring on the CLOWNS!!!!

January 13 – 14, 2012
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES at our MIDWAY - VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at BIG TOP/Convention Center to purchase popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, soft drinks. run by our CANDY BUTCHERS, the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

A REAL BOOKSTORE, an independent bookstore in Dallas, will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale.

Also we will have a SIDE TENT -VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. We now are offering access to our MIDWAY -VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE too for the general public. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside MIDWAY entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE which will be marked GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY!

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors in the BALLY - Circus term for a platform at the entrance to a circus or sideshow where a circus “talker” stands to deliver a prepared spiel, or ballyhoo, advertising the show, hoping to attract a crowd/ REGISTRATION BOOTH area. 50% of all proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help pay for that endeavor. The other 50% will go to Pulpwood Queen Literacy Promoting endeavors.

Both night time events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

9:00 a.m. . SHE BREAKS IT, SHE SHAKES IT, SHE HANGS IT ON THE WALL! FOR ONE THIN DIME, STEP RIGHT UP….

Welcome to THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

RINGMASTERS: KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life and ROBERT LELEUX, Author of The Living End, columnist for The Texas Observer, editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television book club talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy welcome you to their show!

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. JACKPOTS -Circus term where Tall tales about life under the big top. To “cut up jackpots” is to tell these stories.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER and Author, ROBERT LELEUX, will speak of his latest book, The Living End: A Family Memoir of Forgetting and Forgiving!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY!
MARYBETH WHELAN of She Makes It Look Easy

SARAH JIO of The Bungalow and Violets of March

JUDY CHRISTIE of Rally Round Green and Wreath

LISA WINGATE of Dandelion Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Our almost and FIRST of MAYS - Circus term for rookie circus performer who is trying to learn the ropes during his first season under the big top. The term originated years ago when many circuses began their traveling schedule in early May.

CARLA STEWART of Broken Wings: A Novel

DONNA M. JOHNSON of Holy Ghost Girl: A Memoir
ELEANOR BROWN of The Weird Sisters

REBECCA RASMUSSEN of The Bird Sisters

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. TEN TIMES BETTER THAN CIRCUS POODLES!

Keynote Speaker, Film and Television writer of the Man and the moon fame and author JENNY WINGFIELD of The Homecoming of Samuel Lake

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. For our little LOT LICE - Circus term for the children of circus performers and workers who grow up under the big top!.

CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid and The Next Full Moon
JILL S. ALEXANDER of Paradise

THERESE FOWLER of Exposure

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CIRCUS OF THE STARS!

KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology

KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
MEG WAITE CLAYTON of The Four Ms. Bradwells

SARAH BIRD of The Gap Years

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m. SHE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE! Author and STAR of Guiding Light, TINA SLOAN will perform her one-woman show, CHANGING SHOES, of which her NEW book has the same name!

Following the show TINA SLOAN will be in AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM with closing remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX!

FRIDAY EVENING

8:00 p.m. HERE COMES THE CIRCUS, THE GREATEST SHOW IN TOWN!

Author, WILLIAM J. TORGERSON, will be our MASTER OF CEREMONIES, as he speaks of his book, Love on the Big Screen, to be followed by our PRETTY IN PINK PROM PARTY! Come dressed in prom PINK attire and perhaps you will be crowned our PULPWOOD QUEEN PROM QUEEN! A D.J. will be entertaining us with music to dance from the 1980’s! And remember girlfriends, 80’s BIG HAIR RULED!!! As in the CIRCUS, no costume can be over the TOP!

January 14, 2012
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

9:00 a.m. THIS AIN”T NO DOG AND PONY SHOW!
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. New York Times Bestselling Author, JOHN BERENDT will speak on is latest book My Baby Blue Jays and also is the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and The City of Falling Angels!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. STORIES THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART!
JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

MICHAEL MORRIS of A Place Called Wiregrass

NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts

RIVER JORDAN of Praying for Strangers

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. PARADING THE BEST FROM MY HOMETOWN, THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE U.S.A!

CHERYL MACLENNAN of Historic Homes of Jefferson, Texas

Jan Reid of Comanche Sundown

KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series)

LINDA BAUER of Capitol Hills Cooks: Recipes from The White House, Congress, and All Of the Past Presidents and Steve Bauer of At ease at the white house
MARILYN & MICHAEL J. GILHULY, M.D. J.D. of Gunfight at Apache Bent (Texas Ranger Series)

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

Noon Luncheon A JUMBO PRESENTATION!

Author, ROBERT HICKS will speak of his book, A Separate Country, and

the 150th Anniversary of the CIVIL WAR followed by an intimate look at a CIVIL WAR gown and all its accoutrements featuring Author, DEEANNE GIST who will arrive in her chemise and bloomers and get dressed layer-by-layer from the inside out for a historic fashion show.

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS!

ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows

M. L. MALCOLM of Heart of Deception

MARCIA FINE of Paper Children

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BOOKS TO SHARE (LIKE POPCORN) WITH YOUR BOOK CLUBS

CAROLINE LEAVITT of Pictures of You

DONNA M. JOHNSON of Holy Ghost Girl

SHEILA WELLER of Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon --- and the Journey of a Generation

VICTORIA ZACKHEIM of He Said What? Women Write About Moments When Everything Changed

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES THAT WILL LIFT YOUR SPIRIT LIKE A MARCHING BAND!

AD HUDLER of Man of the House and Southern Living

MAN MARTIN of Paradise Dogs
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy

WADE ROUSE of It’s All Relative and I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in this Relationship!

LAST BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING/VENDOR?BOOK STORE

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. THE BEST OF THE BIG TOP!
Awards Presentation as follows:
Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year

Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year

Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced. Each author will be present to present each winner of the highest bid their signed personal item. Please if you are a winner be prepared to pick up and pay at this time with cash or check, payable to: The Pulpwood Queens Book Club, BEFORE you pick up your winning bid item!

5:15 p.m. Final remarks from your RINGMASTERS: KATHY L PATRICK AND ROBERT LELEUX as we conclude our weekend’s THREE RING CIRCUS with the AUTHORS!

MIDWAY- VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM Closes at 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY EVENING

8:00 p.m. All CIRCUS Party Attendees and Authors will be formally introduced this year as they enter our GRAND FINALE, our GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR (Circus themed) BALL! Come dressed as your favorite circus performer to compete for BEST CIRCUS THEMED GIRL GROUP, BEST CIRCUS THEMED TABLE DECORATING CONTEST, BEST INDIVIDUAL GIRL/BOY CIRCUS THEMED COSTUME FOR TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR AND HAIR BALL QUEEN! HAVE YOUR CAMERAS READY!

9:00 p.m.
GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the WINDJAMMERS - Circus term for musicians in the circus band/ DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.

A smorgasbord of circus inspired feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!

January 15, 2012
SUNDAY MORNING

11:00 a.m. The Pulpwood Queens version of a TENT REVIVAL!
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church!

Featured Speaker,, T.B.A.

Wear your Sunday CROWNS, that means hats!

Noon Break for lunch in any of the fine dining establishments of Jefferson!

2:00 p.m. Elaine Clark, author of put your money where your mouth is will offer a workshop at the collins academy in Jefferson for anyone who would like to learn how to make money using your voice. Separate ticket price of $40 and includes the author’s signed book.

THANK YOU LADIES and GENTLEMEN, we hope you enjoyed the Pulpwood Queens’ GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packages can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates will be posted.

No refunds will be able to be given packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you do so.

Circus Lingo Glossary

Annie Oakley

A complimentary ticket or free pass. Oakley performed as a sharpshooter in a 19th century wild west-themed show, and she would shoot a hole through a playing card that had been tossed up in the air. Tickets that were punched with holes resembled Oakley’s playing cards and earned her name.

Ballyhoo

Literally, the prepared speech delivered from the bally. Also any form of hype used to advertise the show.

Banner

An advertisement painted on canvas that highlights a particular circus attraction or act.

Big Top

The main tent in a circus where the performances take place.

Bulls

Male or female elephants.

Calliope

An old-fashioned musical instrument similar to an organ and constructed of steam whistles. Years ago, the Calliope was used to signal the end of a circus street parade.

Candy Butchers

A vendor who sells candy, soda, popcorn and other food items.

Clown Alley

The area just outside of the big top where the clowns wait to perform or relax after working the ring.

Charivari

A humorous, energetic acrobatic exhibition performed by clowns or acrobats.

Cherry pie

Work performed for extra money.

Dog and Pony Show

literally, an old-timey circus act featuring dogs and horses. Today, the term is used for any event, often political, that has lots of hype but little substance.

Donikers

Bathroom facilities for circus patrons.

Fireball

A traveling circus that earns a reputation for swindling patrons or having overall dishonest policies. These shows often ruin venues for other, more reputable circus shows and can be referred to as a “fireball outfit.”

Flea Bag

A ragged, downtrodden traveling show in need of physical repair.

First of May

A rookie circus performer who is trying to learn the ropes during his first season under the big top. The term originated years ago when many circuses began their traveling schedule in early May.

Funambulist

High wire-walker.

Grinder

A showman who entices the crowd before the show or during intermissions with a verbal pitch. Often ticketsellers have a “grind” or pitch that they deliver as they interact with the public.

Guys

Hefty ropes and cables that help support the big top rigging.

Haul

The move the crew makes from the circus train or trailer to a new empty lot to set up the big top and rigging.

Iron Jaw

An aerial act in which an acrobat swings and does tricks while hanging from a suspended mouth piece.

Itchy Feet

A performer or crew member’s desire to return to circus life and the road after they’ve been away from the big top for a while.

Joey

A nickname for a clown. The term “Joey” originally referenced the famous English clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who lived and worked during the 18th century.

Jumbo

The name of P.T. Barnum’s famous elephant, which the showman billed as the largest elephant on earth. Today, Jumbo’s name is used as an adjective to reference something luxuriously large.

Liberty act

Horses who perform circus acts without human riders.

Lot lice

The children of circus performers and workers who grow up under the big top.

Midway

An amusement area located mid-way between the entrance to the lot on one end and the big top on the other. It’s an area filled with concessions, games and extra shows.

Mud circuses

Traveling shows that move from one to town to another every few days.

Ringmaster

The person in charge of welcoming the audience, introducing the acts, and holding the show together.

Rosinback

A Horse used for bareback riding. Traditionally, rosin is sprinkled on the backs of the horses to prevent riders from slipping.

Roustabout

A circus laborer.

Screamers

the up-tempo marches adapted as circus music and used to rouse the crowds.

Web

Canvas-covered ropes that are suspended from the top of the tent and used by aerial performers to ascend and descend the performance rigging. Occasionally, the ropes are also used a props in other acts.

Windjammer

A musician in the circus band.

The Pulpwood Queen Posts Authors CONFIRMED and their books for GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND 2012!

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to the Girlfriend Weekend Photo Album of all authors confirmed to attend our Pulpwood Queen hosted Book Club Convention, January 12 - 15, 2012 to be held at the Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center in downtown historic Jefferson, Texas. I have also posted the authors book covers. For teaser program go to http://www.beautyandthebook.com/ and http://www.pulpwoodqueen.com/. I am working on the program now so stay tuned to this site for more additional authors as they confirm and the other sites for details on the program!

Today I just confirmed author, John Berendt, as a Keynote Speaker and you are in for real treat as he has an incredible NEW children's book out, MY BABY BLUE JAYS which just received rave reviews in the New York Times and been selected my my literacy charity of choice, The Dolly Parton Imagination Library which sends children a FREE book a month until the child starts Kindergarten to get them reading ready. I started this program here when I was President of the Rotary Club of Jefferson and our Silent Auction at Girlfriend Weekend helps fund this literacy promoting endeavor in Marion County!

So check out the NEWLY added authors and all our author STARS for our CIRCUS themed 2012 Girlfriend Weekend THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

Tiara wearing and Book sharing
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by JOHN BERENDT!

The City of Fallen Agnels by JOHN BERENDT!

My Baby Blue Jays by JOHN BERNDT!

Author, JOHN BERENDT!

The Next Full Moon by CAROLYN TURGEON!

Mermaid by CAROLYN TURGEON!

Author, CAROLYN TURGEON!

The Widow of the South by ROBERT HICKS!

A Separate Country by ROBERTS HICKS!

Author, ROBERT HICKS!

In the Santuary of Outcasts by NEIL WHITE!

Author, NEIL WHITE!

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by JAMIE FORD!

Author, JAMIE FORD!

Man of the House by AD HUDLER!

Author, AD HUDLER!

Heart of Deception by M. L. MALCOLM!

Author, M.L. MALCOLM!

12th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend will be January 12 - 15, 2012 at the Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center in downtown hisitoric Jefferson, Texas!

Authors, Kathy L. Patrick, founder of The Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs and author of "The Pulpwood Queens' Tiara Wearing and Book Sharing Guide to Life"

and Robert Leleux of "memoir of a beautiful boy" and his latest, "The Living End" will be the co-hosts of Girlfriend Weekend! Here is Robert and Kathy in New York City also known to the Pulpwood Queens as BOBKAT!!!

Above is our lovely vintage poster as our theme is CIRCUS as in "The Greatest Book Show on Earth"! Below are the authors CONFIRMED to attend and be featured during Girlfriend Weekend! For teaser program go to http://www.pulpwoodqueen.com/ and links at http://www.beautyandthebook.com/, our offficial website!

"I'm Not the Bigest Bitch in this Relationship" by WADE ROUSE!

June Cleaver!

Author, WADE ROUSE!

"Changing Shoes" by TINA SLOAN, the Star of Guiding Light!

Author, TINA SLOAN!

"Exposure" by THERESE FOWLER!

Author, THERESE FOWLER!

"Sue Ellens' Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy" by SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON!

Author, SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON!

"Praying for Strangers" by RIVER JORDAN!

Author, RIVER JORDAN!

"The Bird Sisters" by REBECCA RASMUSSEN!

Author, REBECCA RASMUSSEN!

"A Place Called Wiregrass" by MICHAEL MORRIS!

Author, MICHAEL MORRIS!

"The Four Ms. Bradwells" by MEG WAITE CLAYTON!

Author, MEG WAITE CLAYTON!

"She Makes It Look Easy" by MARYBETH WHALEN!

Author, MARYBETH WHALEN!

"Paradise Dogs" by MAN MARTIN!

Author, MAN MARTIN!

"Dandelion Summer" by LISA WINGATE!

Author, LISA WINGATE!

"The Pulpwood Queens' Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life" by KATHY L. PATRICK!

Author and Founder of The Pulwood Queens Book Clubs, KATHY L. PATRICK!

"The Killing Storm" by KATHRYN CASEY!

Author, KATHRYN CASEY!

"Murder at the Luther" by KATHLEEN KASKA!

Author, KATHLEEN KASKA!

"Janeology" by KAREN HARRINGTON!

Author, KAREN HARRINGTON!

"As the Sycamore Grows" by JENNIE MILLER HELDERMAN!

Author, JENNIE MILLER HILDERMAN!

"Historic Homes of Jefferson, Texas" by CHERYL MACLENNAN!

"Girls Like Us" by SHEILA WELLER!

"My Orange Duffel Bag" by SAM BRACKEN AND ECHO GARRETT!

Author, ECHO GARRETT!

"Holy Ghost Girl: A Memoir" by DONNA M. JOHNSON!

Author, DONNA M. JOHNSON!

"Love over the Line" by DEEANNE GIST!

Author, DEEANNE GIST!

"Pictures of You" by CAROLINE LEAVITT!

Author, CAROLINE LEAVITT!

"Broken Wings: A Novel" by CARLA STEWART!

Author, CARLA STEWART!

"Love on the Big Screen" by WILLIAM J. TORGERSON!

Author, WILLIAM J. TORGERSON!

The Pulpwood Queen featured in this month's CHARM MAGAZINE!

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Photo by Les Hassell of Longview News Journal

Click on the share button to read the feature on Kathy L. Patrick in this month's issue of Charm Magazine!

For more on Kathy L. Patrick go to:

www.beautyandthebook.com , official website

http://www.beautyandthebookshow.com/ ,official Beauty and the Book Show website

http://www.pulpwoodqueen.com/ for photos and blogs on The Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs

http://www.southernauthors.blogspot.com/

The Pulpwood Queen Posts PHOTOS of Saturday Day Events of GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND 2011!

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The Pulpwood Queen Posting Photos from Talent Show with Video Features of FANNIE FLAGG at Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

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Headliner, MARSHALL CHAPMAN!

Timber Guy Larry Brookshire and family, wife and Pulpwood Queen Kay on the end!

12 year old blues artist, Matthew Davidson with Tambourine Girls!

Matthew Davidson singing the blues!

Matthew Davidson!

The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas perform their skit!

Author David Valdes Greenwood performs song he wrote that wow'd the audience!

David Valdes Greenwood sings for talent show!

The Pulpwood Queens of Southwest Louisiana compete with song in talent show!

Author, Carol O'Dell performs from skit based on her book, "Mothering Mother!"

Author, Carol O'Dell and Head Pulpwood Queen of Chats Noir chapter!

Author, Neil White astounded the audience with his bouncing a ball 50 times on a tennis racket while drinking a glass of wine in high heels. Talk about talent!

Author, Lisa Wingate tells a TEXAS story for her talent!

Fannie Flagg, what a trooper!

Our Mistress of Ceremonies at Talent Show, author Deeanne Gist!

Author, Fannie Flagg brought it on for her talent in our competition!

Author, Fannie Flagg performs!

Authors, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Mark Childress, and Fannie Flagg!

Authors, Kathy L. Patrick, Fannie Flagg, and Deeanne Gist!

Authors Fannie Flagg and Deeanne Gist! SUPERSTARS!!!!!

The Pulpwood Queens of Southwest Louisiana!

The Pulpwood Queen MIMOSA Queens!

Pulpwood Queen 'Splinters', Madeleine Patrick and Raven Johnson help out Marshall Chapman's husband, Chris, and MERCH GIRLS as they sold Marshall's BIG LONESOME CDS which I now have in my shop!

Fannie Flaggs talent of bird calls!

The Pulpwood Queen Posting Photos from Friday Day Panels of Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

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Author, David Valdes Greenwood!

Ella Davidson, Jean and Russ Wright and Matthew Davidson!

Watching a teaser of documentary film maker Mary Murphy's film HEY BOO!

Documentary Film maker and Author, Mary Murphy talking about her film, HEY, BOO!

Mary Murphy speaking to the crowd!

12 year old blues artist, Matthew Davidson performing at Girlfriend Weekend!

Matthew Davidson performing at Girlfriend Weekend

Children's Author Panel featuring, Kathi Appelt, Kimberly Willis Holt, Melissa Conroy, and Kerry Madden!

Author, Janis Owens speaking with Sonny Brewer listening!

Author, Janis Owens speaking at book festival!

Musical artists, Matthew Davidson with big hug from Marshall Chapman!

Ella Davidson, Marshall Chapman and Matthew Davidson!

Good shot of Marshall Chapman and Kathy L. Patrick!

Author, Marshall Chapman with Kathy L. Patrick, praying I'm not breaking her legs, hahahhhahahA!

A Pulpwood Queen with author/musical artist, Marshall Chapman!

Authors, Janis Owens and Sonny Brewer!

Friday afternoon Keynote Speaker Sonny Brewer with author, Janis Owens!

Authors, Mark Childress, Melissa Conroy (daughter Lila in front), and Kathy L. Patrick!

Authors, Mark Childress and Kathy L. Patrick!

Authors, from left to right, Deeanne Gist, Lisa Wingate, Judy Christie, Janis Owens, Denise Hildreth Jones, and my co-host of Girlfriend Weekend, Robert Leleux!

Author, Mark Childress speaking at Girlfriend Weekend!

Friday Morning Keynote Speaker, Author, Mark Childress of "Georgia Bottoms"!

The Pulpwood Queen Posting Photos from Author Dinner Theatre Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

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Dear Viewers!

The First United Methodist Church of Kilgore, Texas gave me a play to make my own and I did with "Panic at the Pulpwood Queen Pretty Princess Pageant" at our Author Dinner Theatre on Thursday night of Girlfriend Weekend! Authors and Pulpwood Queen and Timber Guy Book Club members were great SPORTS in protraying the characters in the play. Sara Whittaker was kind enough to help direct this no rehearsal to speak of play as all the actors received the play the night we were to do it! Thanks to Ellen Taylor of the Fashion and Art Revival boutique in Jefferson, Texas for costumes and props! The Pulpwood Queens Book Club are on a mission to make reading fun and indeed we did as we read this play and acted it out for you!

A big round of applause for ALL who particpated! You all are real troopers and I love you forever!

Tiara wearing, Beauty and the Book sharing,

Kathy L. Patrick

Host of the NEW online book club talk show, Beauty and the Book at http://www.beautyandthebookshow.com/

Founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs at http://www.beautyandthebook.com/

Author of "The Pulpwood Queens' Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life" at http://www.beautyandthebook.com/

Moderator of http://www.southernauthors.blogspot.com/

The Pulpwood Queen Posting Photos from Author Dinner Theater during our GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND 2011!

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The Pulpwood Queen Posts FINAL PROGRAM, I hope, for our 11th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend!!!!

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Dear Readers!

Penelope, a book character from Melissa Conroy's "Poppy's Pants", was recently CROWNED a Pulpwood Queen and as our OFFICIAL Poster Child, (Melissa Conroy has created original art for our Girlfriend Weekend 2011 t-shirts), for our 11th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend I would like to announce that I do believe I have the FINAL PROGRAM, posted below, for our big ta do starting tomorrow!

All of you attending will get an official program in your Pulpwood Queen Packets plus the 2011 OFFICIAL Pulpwood Queen 2011 Reading List! Please give a big shout out to my Pulpwood Queen Posse', The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas, (see photo above), who make my job of putting together this book club convention the joy of my life!

And do check out our NEW website, http://www.beautyandthebookshow.com/ and stay tuned for a billboard on Highway 59 coming into Jefferson, as we will have a big premiere this weekend! You will see it here first and as always, it's a wonderful life when you become a "real" reader!

Tiara Wearing, Beauty and the Book Sharing,

Kathy L. Patrick

Founder of the Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs

P.S. Keynote Speakers will be: Mark Childress, Sonny Brewer, Marshall Chapman, Fannie Flagg, Pat Conroy with best friends, Janis Owens and Bernie Schein), Dr. Mark Green, and Mary Murphy McDonagh plus about 70 more authors, musicians, and actors featured at the event! Woo Hoo, the book club convention of the decade!!!!!!!

We still have tickets for the 50th Anniversary To Kill a Mockingbird Film Festival and you may purchase tickets at the door because from NOW until MONDAY after the event I will be out of pocket running this puppy!

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick
kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

January 12, 2011
Jefferson, TX-

11th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
January 13 – 16, 2011
Jefferson Tourism and Transportation Convention Center
305 E. Austin
Jefferson, Texas 75657

On January 18, 2000, I opened the first ever Hair Salon/Book Store in the country, Beauty and the Book! Did I have any idea of what I was creating, I think not. Oxford American Magazine covered that event and the feature that ran dubbed me “Hairdresser to the Authors” written by Texas author, Carol Dawson. Shortly thereafter, I started The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club. What began with six, really complete strangers, has now grown to nearly 400 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest meeting and discussing book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 11th Anniversary, the theme this year is
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!”
Because you see, it really is. It’s all about the story and our relationships sharing and telling the story.

So shall we begin at the beginning, our story,
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

Once upon a time there was a young girl who always had her nose stuck in a book. Libraries passed through her fingertips as she read and read and read mentored by her wonderful teachers and librarians. A shy child, she grew tall and brave with those words being as nourishing and comforting to her body as food, water, and shelter. That woman was Kathy L. Patrick who became a woman with a mission, a mission to get everybody on the same page that reading was not only important, but leads to an authentic and purposeful life. She had big dreams,
really big dreams!
What if you created a world where all your favorite authors and readers gathered to share their stories!
Her dream became true!

You now may begin to read this story of a book festival like no other.
What is this story about?
Why don’t you read it yourself and see!

January 13th, 2010
THURSDAY
INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
AUTHOR DINNER THEATRE!
7:00 p.m. Featuring all our cavalcade of author stars: Authors and Queens will be helping in the kitchen, other authors will be waiting the tables, and the play will have all roles portrayed by authors and Pulpwood Queen and Timber Guy Book Club members.
Author chefs are:
JANIS OWENS of The Cracker Kitchen
KATHY L. PATRICK of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
And The Pulpwood Queens KAY BROOKSHIRE and JEANNE FULCO!!!
Pulpwood Queen SARAH WHITAKER will be the director of our play, PANIC AT PRETTY PULPWWOD QUEEN PRINCESS PAGEANT, AGAIN! Starring Pulpwood Queens, Timber Guys, and our Authors!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 14 – 15, 2011
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Jefferson Convention and Tourism Building
Austin Street
EVENT SOLD OUT!
The Pulpwood Queen Package includes all events on Friday and Saturday EXCEPT Pat Conroy/Bernie Schein Luncheon, it’s ticket to was to be purchased separately. Official 11th Anniversary T-shirt, and publisher give a ways will be included for those who purchased Pulpwood Queen Packages ONLY. 11th Anniversary T-shirts with original art by Children’s Author/Illustrator, MELISSA CONROY will be for sale at Pulpwood Queen Booth in VENDOR ROOM as long as supplies last!

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES in VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at convention center to purchase drinks and snacks run by the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

Barnes and Noble will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale. Barnes and Noble has also notified me CASH and CREDIT CARD SALES ONLY. They will not be able to accept checks. Also we will have a VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. For the first time ever we now are offering access to just VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE.

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors in the REGISTRATION BOOTH area. All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help
All night events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER ONE
9:00 a.m. BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
ROBERT LELEUX, Author of memoirs of a beautiful boy
Columnist for The Texas Observer, Editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy will welcome you to their show!

CHAPTER TWO
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CRAZY IN ALABAMA to GEORGIA BOTTOMS!
Keynote Author and Speaker, MARK CHILDRESS of Georgia Bottoms with a Special presentation from Mark and his publisher, Little, Brown and Company!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THREE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Author Panel featuring:
MARCIA FINE of Stressed in Scottsdale and Paper Children
HELEN SIMONSON of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
KARLA K. MORTON of Redefining Beauty
MARY BETH WHALEN of The Mailbox

Special presentation by The Pulpwood Queens of Southwest Louisiana!
BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOUR
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS
Author Panel featuring:
JUDY CHRISTIE of Goodness Gracious Green
DEEANNE GIST of Maid to Match
DENISE HILDRETH JONES of Hurricane in Paradise
LISA WINGATE of Beyond Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND THE DAY JOBS THEY QUIT!
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Editor SONNY BREWER with PAT CONROY, AND JANIS OWENS.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIX
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Author Panel featuring:
KATHI APPELT of Keeper
MELISSA CONROY of Poppy’s Pants
KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT of The Water Seeker
KERRY MADDEN OF Harper Lee: UpClose

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SEVEN
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MANLY MAN STORIES THAT WOMEN WILL LOVE
Author Panel featuring:
SAM MCLEOD of Big Appetite: My Southern Fried Search for the Meaning of Life
NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts
DAVID MARION WILKINSON of Not Between Brothers
ALLEN WHITLEY of Where Southern Cross the Dog

4:15 p.m. 12 year old blues guitarist, MATTHEW DAVIDSON will perform.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m.
Special Preview of Coming Attraction of 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird Film Festival: Author/Documentary Film Maker, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY speaks of her book, Scout, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of 50 Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird

5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX followed by MARY MCDONAUGH MURPHY book signing in Author Vendor Bookstore Room.

FRIDAY EVENING

CHAPTER EIGHT
8:00 p.m. Author, DEEANNE GIST, will be our Mistress of Ceremonies for the PULPWOOD QUEEN, TIMBER GUYS, AND AUTHOR TALENT SHOW!

CHAPTER 9
8:45 P.M. Opening our musical portion of the show, 12 year old blues guitarist, MATTHEW DAVIDSON.
9:00 P.M. GOODBYE LITTLE ROCK AND ROLLER to THEY CAME TO NASHVILLE
Author, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, MARSHALL CHAPMAN will speak of her book They Came to Nashville and perform of her latest CD, Big Lonesome!
B.Y.O.B, Set ups and soft drinks provided.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 15, 2011
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER TEN
9:00 a.m.
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES to I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU!
Keynote Speaker and Special Author Guest, FANNIE FLAGG of I Still Dream About You!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER TWELVE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. AWARD WINNING STORIES
Author Panel featuring:
CATHIE BECK of Cheap Cabernet
JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
RIVER JORDAN of The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel
NICOLE SEITZ of The Inheritance of Beauty
SUSAN PARKER of Walking in the Deep End: A Memoir
MICHAEL MORRIS of A Place Called Wiregrass, Slow Way Home, Live Like You Were Dying, King of Florabama and Man in the Blue Moon

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT ARE KILLER
Author Panel featuring:
KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series
KIT FRAZIER of Morgue File: A Cauley MacKinnon Novel
MARK E. GREEN, MD of My Night with Saddam
KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
M.L. MALCOLM of Silent Lies and Heart of Lies

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Noon Luncheon
MY READING LIFE to IF HOLDEN CAULFIELD WERE IN MY CLASSROOM
PAT CONROY/BERNIE SCHEIN LUNCHEON MODERATED BY JANIS OWENS!
New York Times’s Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller, and Southern Independent Bestseller PAT CONROY of My Reading Life and his best friend and author, BERNIE SCHEIN of If Holden Caulfield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids!
Luncheon catered by STAGEDOOR DELI of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and serving Chicken Salad on a roll, Pasta Salad, Maple Roasted Pecan Salad, Cookies, Peach Tea!
Pat Conroy’s latest book, a signed My Reading Life will be handed out as all depart the luncheon.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS STORIES I WISH TO SHARE BIG TIME
Author Panel Featuring:
SAM BRACKEN and ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
JEANNETTE WALLS of The Glass Castle and Half-Broke Horses
KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES TO SHARE WITH BOOK CLUBS
Author Panel featuring:
AMY BOURRET of Mothers and Other Liars
JEANINE CUMMINS of The Outside Boy
CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale
KAREN WHITE of Falling Home and On Folly’s Beach
PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY of The Perfect Love Song
SASHA VUKELJA, MD of Seeds: A Memoir

Special Presentation from The W.O.W. Pulpwood Queens of North Richland Hills, Dallas, Texas!

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES FIT FOR A QUEEN
Authors featured:
DIANA BLACK and MARY CUNNINGHAM of WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty
DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD of The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time
OLIVIA DeBELLE BYRD of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle
CARLA STEWART of Chasing Lilacs
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Suck in Your Stomach and Put Some Color On: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Southern Daughters That The Rest of Y’all Should Know Too

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AUTHORS AND BOOKLOVERS WHO ARE AWARD WINNERS FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES OR THE STORIES
Awards Presentation as follows:
MELISSA CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year
JAMIE FORD to present Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year
PAT CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: MARY GAY SHIPLEY to present THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced, please if you are winner be prepared to pay at this time with cash or check payable to: The Jefferson Rotary Club with note: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Project before you pick up your winning bid item!

CHAPTER NINETEEN

5:15 p.m. RED CARPET PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK SHOW, www.beautyandthebookshow.com with a Special Gift from Random House Publishing!

SATURDAY EVENING

CHAPTER TWENTY

8:00 p.m. Special Presentation from The READERS ON THE HOOD Pulpwood Queens of Woodland, California followed by IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY PARADE OF BOOK CHARACTERS!
Special guest, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will speak of her book!

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

8:30 p.m. AUTHOR ENABLERS to WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!
Authors/Musicians, KATHI KAMEN GOLDMARK and SAM BARRY of WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

9:00 p.m. GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the band,
DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.
In celebration of the 11TH Anniversary of Girlfriend Weekend the theme is
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!
Come dressed for the occasion in costume as your favorite book character or book characters for contests as follows:
BEST GIRL GROUP AS BOOK CHARACTERS
BEST BOOK THEMED DECORATED TABLE
MS GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL QUEEN, best overall book themed character and
TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR, the man who is the sexiest reader, books will be provided for reading!
Special Guest and Author, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will be featured at the Ball.
A royal feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 16, 2011
SUNDAY MORNING

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

11:00 a.m. TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church
DR. MARK E. GREEN will be our Special Guest Speaker on his book, A Night with Saddam as Mark was assigned to be with Saddam Hussein on the night he was captured.
Wear your Sunday crown, that’s your favorite hat!

Noon lunch on your own in Jefferson!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

2:00 p.m. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring: Author, Kerry Madden of Harper Lee UpClose
Author and Independent Film and Television Writer/Producer, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY of the book, Scott, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and previewing her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird.
In a documentary and accompanying book, Mary McDonagh Murphy explores the novel’s power, influence and popularity. With reflections from Anna Quindlen, Tom Brokaw, James McBride, James Patterson, Wally Lamb, Oprah Winfrey and more, the documentary and the book chronicle the many ways the novel has shaped lives and careers.

BREAK FOR AUTHOR BOOKSIGNING – Important notice: Must purchase books by Saturday as Book Store will not be here Sunday.

$25 for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $75 for non-members for the film festival. Tickets are limited so please purchase your tickets while supply lasts.

4:00 p.m. FREE showing of the Academy Award Winning To Kill a Mockingbird sponsored by The First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, Texas and other SPECIAL FILM Features.

The First United Methodist Church will have a Chili Supper and the Youth Group will man the Concession Stand at the event as fundraisers for their mission and outreach programs.

I am here to tell you we make memories to last a lifetime at our Girlfriend Weekend in historic Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson, Texas was the beginning of our story and will continue to the end of our story.
We could write a book on all the adventures and shared stories from our weekends together! My hope and dream is that all of you too will become lifetime readers and writers. Only you can tell and share your story, so let us begin to write, as well as read. And remember, a story not written is a library lost to all your family and friends.
It’s like our official motto, “where tiaras are mandatory and reading good books is the RULE!” Won’t you join us on as our royal story continues to unfold. Life can be a book loving journey because folks, life is not only about the destination, it’s about the ride! And oh what a ride! Thank you for joining me on our weekend IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! I do believe I will be able to report, a very happy ending!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packets and Tickets can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates are reported daily.

No refunds will be able to be given on tickets or packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year the tickets and packages you may have purchased if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you have to cancel on any events as we do have a waiting list of those wishing to attend.

The Pulpwood Queen Reports BREAKING NEWS! NYT'S Bestselling Author, JEANNETTE WALLS now CONFIRMED to attend Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

2011-01-05T06:20:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers!

Breaking News! Simon and Schuster just CONFIRMED, New York Time's Bestselling Author, (a Pulpwood Queen Favorite), JEANNETTE WALLS Walls will be able to attend our 11th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend on Saturday! Stay tuned, as I will be adding her in the program and just another great reason to road trip, caravan, fly to historic Jefferson, Texas for the biggest book club convention that is sure to ROCK your reading world.

All events will be held at the Jefferson Tourism and Transporation Convention Center, 305 E. Austin, Jefferson, Texas and for all inquiries regarding this event email me at kathy@beautyandthebook.com! I am pumped, primed, and ready for this roller coaster reading ride of an event! Here we go!!!!!!

Truly,

Kathy L. Patrick

The Pulpwood Queen

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick
kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

January 1, 2010
Jefferson, TX-

11th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
January 13 – 16, 2011
Jefferson, Texas

On January 18, 2000, I opened the first ever Hair Salon/Book Store in the country, Beauty and the Book! Did I have any idea of what I was creating, I think not. Oxford American Magazine covered that event and the feature that ran dubbed me “Hairdresser to the Authors” written by Texas author, Carol Dawson. Shortly thereafter, I started The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club. What began with six, really complete strangers, has now grown to nearly 400 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest meeting and discussing book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 11th Anniversary, the theme this year is
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!”
Because you see, it really is. It’s all about the story and our relationships sharing and telling the story.

So shall we begin at the beginning, our story,
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

Once upon a time there was a young girl who always had her nose stuck in a book. Libraries passed through her fingertips as she read and read and read mentored by her wonderful teachers and librarians. A shy child, she grew tall and brave with those words being as nourishing and comforting to her body as food, water, and shelter. That woman was Kathy L. Patrick who became a woman with a mission, a mission to get everybody on the same page that reading was not only important, but leads to an authentic and purposeful life. She had big dreams,
really big dreams!
What if you created a world where all your favorite authors and readers gathered to share their stories!
Her dream became true!

You now may begin to read this story of a book festival like no other.
What is this story about?
Why don’t you read it yourself and see!

January 13th, 2010
THURSDAY
INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
AUTHOR DINNER THEATRE!
7:00 p.m. Featuring all our calvacade of author stars: Author chefs helping with the dinner, authors waiting the tables, and play with all roles portrayed by authors and local actors!
Author chefs are:
JANIS OWENS of The Cracker Kitchen
KATHY L. PATRICK of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
And The Pulpwood Queens!!!
Pulpwood Queen SARAH WHITAKER will be the director of our play, PANIC AT THE PAGEANT, AGAIN! Starring Pulpwood Queens, Timber Guys, and our Authors!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 14 – 15, 2011
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Jefferson Convention and Tourism Building
Austin Street
EVENT SOLD OUT!
The Pulpwood Queen Package includes all events on Friday and Saturday EXCEPT Pat Conroy/Bernie Schein Luncheon, it’s ticket to was to be purchased separately. Official 11th Anniversary T-shirt, and publisher give a ways will be included for those who purchased Pulpwood Queen Packages ONLY. 11th Anniversary T-shirts with original art by Children’s Author/Illustrator, MELISSA CONROY will be for sale at Pulpwood Queen Booth in VENDOR ROOM as long as supplies last!

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES in VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at convention center to purchase drinks and snacks run by the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

Barnes and Noble will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale. Also we will have a VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. For the first time ever we now are offering access to just VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE.

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors around the perimeter of the VENDOR ROOM. All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help
Both Friday and Saturday night events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER ONE
9:00 a.m. BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
ROBERT LELEUX, Author of memoirs of a beautiful boy
Columnist for The Texas Observer, Editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy will welcome you to their show!

CHAPTER TWO
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CRAZY IN ALABAMA to GEORGIA BOTTOMS!
Keynote Author and Speaker, MARK CHILDRESS of Georgia Bottoms!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THREE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Author Panel featuring:
MARCIA FINE of Stressed in Scottsdale
HELEN SIMONSON of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
KARLA K. MORTON of Redefining Beauty
MARY BETH WHALEN of The Mailbox

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOUR
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS
Author Panel featuring:
JUDY CHRISTIE of Goodness Gracious Green
DEEANNE GIST of Maid to Match
DENISE HILDRETH JONES of Hurricane in Paradise
LISA WINGATE of Beyond Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND THE DAY JOBS THEY QUIT!
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Editor SONNY BREWER with CASSANDRA KING, PAT CONROY, AND JANIS OWENS.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIX
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Author Panel featuring:
KATHI APPELT of Keeper
MELISSA CONROY of Poppy’s Pants
KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT of The Water Seeker
KERRY MADDEN OF Harper Lee: UpClose

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SEVEN
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MANLY MAN STORIES THAT WOMEN WILL LOVE
Author Panel featuring:
SAM MCLEOD of Big Appetite: My Southern Fried Search for the Meaning of Life
NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts
DAVID MARION WILKINSON of Not Between Brothers
ALLEN WHITLEY of Where Southern Cross the Dog

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m.
Special Preview of Coming Attraction of 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird Film Festival: Author/Documentary Film Maker, MARY MCDONAUGH MURPHY speaks of her book, Scout, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of 50 Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird

5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX followed by MARY MCDONAUGH MURPHY book signing in Author Vendor Bookstore Room.

FRIDAY EVENING

CHAPTER EIGHT
8:00 p.m. Author, DEEANNE GIST, will be our Mistress of Ceremonies for the PULPWOOD QUEEN, TIMBER GUYS, AND AUTHOR TALENT SHOW!

CHAPTER 9
9:00 P.M. GOODBYE LITTLE ROCK AND ROLLER to THEY CAME TO NASHVILLE
Author, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, MARSHALL CHAPMAN will speak of her book They Came to Nashville and perform of her latest CD, Big Lonesome!
B.Y.O.B, Set ups and soft drinks provided.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 15, 2011
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER TEN
9:00 a.m.
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES to I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU!
Keynote Speaker and Special Author Guest, FANNIE FLAGG of I Still Dream About You!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER TWELVE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. AWARD WINNING STORIES
Author Panel featuring:
CATHIE BECK of Cheap Cabernet
JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
RIVER JORDAN of The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel
NICOLE SEITZ of The Inheritance of Beauty
SUSAN PARKER of Walking in the Deep End: A Memoir
MICHAEL MORRIS of King of Florabama and Man in the Blue Moon

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT ARE KILLER
Author Panel featuring:
KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series
KIT FRAZIER of Morgue File: A Cauley MacKinnon Novel
MARK E. GREEN, MD of My Night with Saddam
KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
MICHAEL LISTER of Thunder Beach and The Body and the Blood
M.L. MALCOLM of Silent Lies

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Noon Luncheon
MY READING LIFE to IF HOLDEN CAULFIELD WERE IN MY CLASSROOM
PAT CONROY/BERNIE SCHEIN LUNCHEON
New York Times’s Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller, and Southern Independent Bestseller PAT CONROY of My Reading Life and his best friend and author, BERNIE SCHEIN of If Holden Caulfield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids!
Luncheon catered by STAGEDOOR DELI of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and serving Chicken Salad on a roll, Pasta Salad, Maple Roasted Pecan Salad, Cookies, Peach Tea!
Pat Conroy’s latest book, a signed My Reading Life will be handed out as all depart the luncheon.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS STORIES I WISH TO SHARE BIG TIME
Author Panel Featuring:
SAM BRACKEN and ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
JEANNETTE WALLS of Half-Broke Horses
KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES TO SHARE WITH BOOK CLUBS
Author Panel featuring:
AMY BOURRET of Mothers and Other Liars
JEANINE CUMMINS of The Outside Boy
CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale
KAREN WHITE of On Folly’s Beach
PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY of The Perfect Love Song
SASHA VUKELJA, MD of Seeds: A Memoir

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES FIT FOR A QUEEN
Authors featured:
DIANA BLACK and MARY CUNNINGHAM of WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty
DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD of The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time
OLIVIA DeBELLE BYRD of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle
CARLA STEWART of Saving Lilacs
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Suck in Your Stomach and Put Some Color On: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Southern Daughters That The Rest of Y’all Should Know Too

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AUTHORS AND BOOKLOVERS WHO ARE AWARD WINNERS FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES OR THE STORIES
Awards Presentation as follows:
MELISSA CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year
JAMIE FORD to present Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year
PAT CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: MARY GAY SHIPLEY to present THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced!

CHAPTER NINETEEN

5:15 p.m. RED CARPET PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

SATURDAY EVENING

CHAPTER TWENTY

8:00 p.m. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY PARADE OF BOOK CHARACTERS!

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

8:30 p.m. AUTHOR ENABLERS to WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!
Authors/Musicians, KATHI KAMEN GOLDMARK and SAM BARRY of WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

9:00 p.m. GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the band,
DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.
In celebration of the 11TH Anniversary of Girlfriend Weekend the theme is
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!
Come dressed for the occasion in costume as your favorite book character or book characters for contests as follows:
BEST GIRL GROUP AS BOOK CHARACTERS
BEST BOOK THEMED DECORATED TABLE
MS GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL QUEEN, best overall book themed character and
TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR, the man who is the sexiest reader, books will be provided for reading!
Special Guest and Author, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will be featured at the Ball.
A royal feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 16, 2011
SUNDAY MORNING

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

11:00 a.m. TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church
DR. MARK E. GREEN will be our Special Guest Speaker on his book, A Night with Saddam as Mark was assigned to be with Saddam Hussein on the night he was captured.
Wear your Sunday crown, that’s your favorite hat!

Noon lunch on your own in Jefferson!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

2:00 p.m. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring: Author, Kerry Madden of Harper Lee UpClose
Author and Independent Film and Television Writer/Producer, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY of the book, Scott, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and previewing her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird.
In a documentary and accompanying book, Mary McDonagh Murphy explores the novel’s power, influence and popularity. With reflections from Anna Quindlen, Tom Brokaw, James McBride, James Patterson, Wally Lamb, Oprah Winfrey and more, the documentary and the book chronicle the many ways the novel has shaped lives and careers.

BREAK FOR AUTHOR BOOKSIGNING – Important notice: Must purchase books by Saturday as Book Store will not be here Sunday.

$25 for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $75 for non-members for the film festival. Tickets are limited so please purchase your tickets while supply lasts.

4:00 p.m. FREE showing of the Academy Award Winning To Kill a Mockingbird sponsored by The First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, Texas and other SPECIAL FILM Features.

The First United Methodist Church will have a Chili Supper and the Youth Group will man the Concession Stand at the event as fundraisers for their mission and outreach programs.

I am here to tell you we make memories to last a lifetime at our Girlfriend Weekend in historic Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson, Texas was the beginning of our story and will continue to the end of our story.
We could write a book on all the adventures and shared stories from our weekends together! My hope and dream is that all of you too will become lifetime readers and writers. Only you can tell and share your story, so let us begin to write, as well as read. And remember, a story not written is a library lost to all your family and friends.
It’s like our official motto, “where tiaras are mandatory and reading good books is the RULE!” Won’t you join us on as our royal story continues to unfold. Life can be a book loving journey because folks, life is not only about the destination, it’s about the ride! And oh what a ride! Thank you for joining me on our weekend IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! I do believe I will be able to report, a very happy ending!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packets and Tickets can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates are reported daily.

No refunds will be able to be given on tickets or packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year the tickets and packages you may have purchased if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you have to cancel on any events as we do have a waiting list of those wishing to attend.

The Pulpwood Queen Getting Close on FINAL PROGRAM for Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

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Contact: Kathy L. Patrick
kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

January 1, 2011
Jefferson, TX-

11th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
January 13 – 16, 2011
Jefferson, Texas

On January 18, 2000, I opened the first ever Hair Salon/Book Store in the country, Beauty and the Book! Did I have any idea of what I was creating, I think not. Oxford American Magazine covered that event and the feature that ran dubbed me “Hairdresser to the Authors” written by Texas author, Carol Dawson. Shortly thereafter, I started The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club. What began with six, really complete strangers, has now grown to nearly 400 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest meeting and discussing book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 11th Anniversary, the theme this year is
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!”
Because you see, it really is. It’s all about the story and our relationships sharing and telling the story.

So shall we begin at the beginning, our story,
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

Once upon a time there was a young girl who always had her nose stuck in a book. Libraries passed through her fingertips as she read and read and read mentored by her wonderful teachers and librarians. A shy child, she grew tall and brave with those words being as nourishing and comforting to her body as food, water, and shelter. That woman was Kathy L. Patrick who became a woman with a mission, a mission to get everybody on the same page that reading was not only important, but leads to an authentic and purposeful life. She had big dreams,
really big dreams!
What if you created a world where all your favorite authors and readers gathered to share their stories!
Her dream became true!

You now may begin to read this story of a book festival like no other.
What is this story about?
Why don’t you read it yourself and see!

January 13th, 2010
THURSDAY
INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
AUTHOR DINNER THEATRE
7:00 p.m. Featuring all our calvacade of author stars: Author chefs helping with the dinner, authors waiting the tables, and play with all roles portrayed by authors and local actors!
Author chefs are:
JANIS OWENS of The Cracker Kitchen
KATHY L. PATRICK of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
And The Pulpwood Queens!!!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 14 – 15, 2011
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Jefferson Convention and Tourism Building
Austin Street
EVENT SOLD OUT!
The Pulpwood Queen Package includes all events on Friday and Saturday EXCEPT Pat Conroy/Bernie Schein Luncheon, it’s ticket to was to be purchased separately. Official 11th Anniversary T-shirt, and publisher give a ways will be included for those who purchased Pulpwood Queen Packages ONLY. 11th Anniversary T-shirts with original art by Children’s Author/Illustrator, MELISSA CONROY will be for sale at Pulpwood Queen Booth in VENDOR ROOM as long as supplies last!

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES in VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at convention center to purchase drinks and snacks run by the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

Barnes and Noble will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale. Also we will have a VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. For the first time ever we now are offering access to just VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE.

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors around the perimeter of the VENDOR ROOM. All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help
Both Friday and Saturday night events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER ONE
9:00 a.m. BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
ROBERT LELEUX, Author of memoirs of a beautiful boy
Columnist for The Texas Observer, Editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy will welcome you to their show!

CHAPTER TWO
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CRAZY IN ALABAMA to GEORGIA BOTTOMS!
Keynote Author and Speaker, MARK CHILDRESS of Georgia Bottoms!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THREE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Author Panel featuring:
MARCIA FINE of Stressed in Scottsdale
TODD JOHNSON of Sweet By and By
DEBRA MONROE of On the Outskirts of Normal
HELEN SIMONSON of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
MARY BETH WHALEN of The Mailbox

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOUR
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS
Author Panel featuring:
JUDY CHRISTIE of Goodness Gracious Green
DEEANNE GIST of Maid to Match
DENISE HILDRETH JONES of Hurricane in Paradise
LISA WINGATE of Beyond Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND THE DAY JOBS THEY QUIT!
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Editor SONNY BREWER with CASSANDRA KING, PAT CONROY, AND JANIS OWENS.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIX
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Author Panel featuring:
KATHI APPELT of Keeper
MELISSA CONROY of Poppy’s Pants
KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT of The Water Seeker
KERRY MADDEN OF Harper Lee: UpClose

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SEVEN
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MANLY MAN STORIES THAT WOMEN WILL LOVE
Author Panel featuring:
SAM MCLEOD of Big Appetite: My Southern Fried Search for the Meaning of Life
NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts
DAVID MARION WILKINSON of Not Between Brothers
ALLEN WHITLEY of Where Southern Cross the Dog

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m.
Special Preview of Coming Attraction of 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird Film Festival: Author/Documentary Film Maker, MARY MCDONAUGH MURPHY speaks of her book, Scout, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of 50 Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird

5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX followed by MARY MCDONAUGH MURPHY book signing in Author Vendor Bookstore Room.

FRIDAY EVENING

CHAPTER EIGHT
8:00 p.m. PULPWOOD QUEEN, TIMBER GUYS, AND AUTHOR TALENT SHOW!

CHAPTER 9
9:00 P.M. GOODBYE LITTLE ROCK AND ROLLER to THEY CAME TO NASHVILLE
Author, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, MARSHALL CHAPMAN will speak of her book They Came to Nashville and perform of her latest CD, Big Lonesome!
B.Y.O.B, Set ups and soft drinks provided.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 15, 2011
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER TEN
9:00 a.m.
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES to I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU!
Keynote Speaker and Special Author Guest, FANNIE FLAGG of I Still Dream About You!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER TWELVE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. AWARD WINNING STORIES
Author Panel featuring:
CATHIE BECK of Cheap Cabernet
JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
RIVER JORDAN of The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel
NICOLE SEITZ of The Inheritance of Beauty
SUSAN PARKER of Walking in the Deep End: A Memoir

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT ARE KILLER
Author Panel featuring:
KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series
KIT FRAZIER of Morgue File: A Cauley MacKinnon Novel
MARK E. GREEN, MD of My Night with Saddam
KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
MICHAEL LISTER of Thunder Beach and The Body and the Blood
M.L. MALCOLM of Silent Lies

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Noon Luncheon
MY READING LIFE to IF HOLDEN CAULFIELD WERE IN MY CLASSROOM
PAT CONROY/BERNIE SCHEIN LUNCHEON
New York Times’s Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller, and Southern Independent Bestseller PAT CONROY of My Reading Life and his best friend and author, BERNIE SCHEIN of If Holden Caulfield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids!
Luncheon catered by STAGEDOOR DELI of Mt. Pleasant, Texas!
Pat Conroy’s latest book, a signed My Reading Life will be handed out as all depart the luncheon.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS STORIES I WISH TO SHARE BIG TIME
Author Panel Featuring:
SAM BRACKEN and ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
MICHAEL MORRIS of King of Florabama and Man in the Blue Moon
KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows
JOSEPH MARSHALL III of To You I Shall Return

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES TO SHARE WITH BOOK CLUBS
Author Panel featuring:
AMY BOURRET of Mothers and Other Liars
JEANINE CUMMINS of The Outside Boy
CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale
KAREN WHITE of On Folly’s Beach
PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY of The Perfect Love Song

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES FIT FOR A QUEEN
Authors featured:
DIANA BLACK and MARY CUNNINGHAM of WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty
DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD of The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time
OLIVIA DeBELLE BYRD of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Suck in Your Stomach and Put Some Color On: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Southern Daughters That The Rest of Y’all Should Know Too

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AUTHORS AND BOOKLOVERS WHO ARE AWARD WINNERS FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES OR THE STORIES
Awards Presentation as follows:
MELISSA CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year
JAMIE FORD to present Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year
PAT CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: MARY GAY SHIPLEY to present THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced!

CHAPTER NINETEEN

5:15 p.m. RED CARPET PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

SATURDAY EVENING

CHAPTER TWENTY

8:00 p.m. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY PARADE OF BOOK CHARACTERS!

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

8:30 p.m. AUTHOR ENABLERS to WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!
Authors/Musicians, KATHI KAMEN GOLDMARK and SAM BARRY of WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

9:00 p.m. GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the band,
DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.
In celebration of the 11TH Anniversary of Girlfriend Weekend the theme is
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!
Come dressed for the occasion in costume as your favorite book character or book characters for contests as follows:
BEST GIRL GROUP AS BOOK CHARACTERS
BEST BOOK THEMED DECORATED TABLE
MS GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL QUEEN, best overall book themed character and
TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR, the man who is the sexiest reader, books will be provided for reading!
Special Guest and Author, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will be featured at the Ball.
A royal feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 16, 2011
SUNDAY MORNING

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

11:00 a.m. TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church
DR. MARK E. GREEN will be our Special Guest Speaker on his book, A Night with Saddam as Mark was assigned to be with Saddam Hussein on the night he was captured.
Wear your Sunday crown, that’s your favorite hat!

Noon lunch on your own in Jefferson!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

2:00 p.m. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring: Author, Kerry Madden of Harper Lee UpClose
Author and Independent Film and Television Writer/Producer, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY of the book, Scott, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and previewing her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird.
In a documentary and accompanying book, Mary McDonagh Murphy explores the novel’s power, influence and popularity. With reflections from Anna Quindlen, Tom Brokaw, James McBride, James Patterson, Wally Lamb, Oprah Winfrey and more, the documentary and the book chronicle the many ways the novel has shaped lives and careers.

BREAK FOR AUTHOR BOOKSIGNING – Important notice: Must purchase books by Saturday as Book Store will not be here Sunday.

$25 for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $75 for non-members for the film festival. Tickets are limited so please purchase your tickets while supply lasts.

Following paid event will be FREE showing of the Academy Award Winning To Kill a Mockingbird and other SPECIAL FILM Features.

The First United Methodist Church will have a Chili Supper and the Youth Group will man the Concession Stand at the event as fundraisers for their mission and outreach programs.

I am here to tell you we make memories to last a lifetime at our Girlfriend Weekend in historic Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson, Texas was the beginning of our story and will continue to the end of our story.
We could write a book on all the adventures and shared stories from our weekends together! My hope and dream is that all of you too will become lifetime readers and writers. Only you can tell and share your story, so let us begin to write, as well as read. And remember, a story not written is a library lost to all your family and friends.
It’s like our official motto, “where tiaras are mandatory and reading good books is the RULE!” Won’t you join us on as our royal story continues to unfold. Life can be a book loving journey because folks, life is not only about the destination, it’s about the ride! And oh what a ride! Thank you for joining me on our weekend IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! I do believe I will be able to report, a very happy ending!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packets and Tickets can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates are reported daily.

No refunds will be able to be given on tickets or packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year the tickets and packages you may have purchased if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you have to cancel on any events as we do have a waiting list of those wishing to attend.

The Pulpwood Queen Posts Latest Update on Girlfriend Weekend 2011!

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Kathy L. Patrick with Author, Jamie Ford at Author Dinner 2010!
Author Dinner at Excelsior Hotel 2010 with celebrity AUTHOR waiters!

Dear Readers,

Changes to program are coming fast and furious, the final program will not be available until the event itself do to circumstances beyond my control. Authors cancel, things happen, bear with the Queen! I work all year on this event and still nothing is ever a given.

But all in all this stands to be the best event I have ever done and do know I am working now round the clock to make this an author experience you will never forget!

Truly,

Queen kat

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick

kathy@beautyandthebook.com

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Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

December 28, 2010

Jefferson, TX-

11^th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND

AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA

BEAUTY AND THE BOOK

January 13 – 16, 2011

Jefferson, Texas

On January 18, 2000, I opened the first ever Hair Salon/Book Store in the country, Beauty and the Book! Did I have any idea of what I was creating, I think not. Oxford American Magazine covered that event and the feature that ran dubbed me “Hairdresser to the Authors” written by Texas author, Carol Dawson. Shortly thereafter, I started The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club. What began with six, really complete strangers, has now grown to nearly 400 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest meeting and discussing book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 11th Anniversary, the theme this year is

“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!”

Because you see, it really is. It’s all about the story and our relationships sharing and telling the story.

So shall we begin at the beginning, our story,

BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

Once upon a time there was a young girl who always had her nose stuck in a book. Libraries passed through her fingertips as she read and read and read mentored by her wonderful teachers and librarians. A shy child, she grew tall and brave with those words being as nourishing and comforting to her body as food, water, and shelter. That woman was Kathy L. Patrick who became a woman with a mission, a mission to get everybody on the same page that reading was not only important, but leads to an authentic and purposeful life. She had big dreams,

really big dreams!

What if you created a world where all your favorite authors and readers gathered to share their stories!

Her dream became true!

You now may begin to read this story of a book festival like no other.

What is this story about?

Why don’t you read it yourself and see!

January 13th, 2010

THURSDAY

INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK

AUTHOR DINNER THEATRE

7:00 p.m. Featuring all our calvacade of author stars: Author chefs helping with the dinner, authors waiting the tables, and play with all roles portrayed by authors and local actors!

Author chefs are:

JANIS OWENS of The Cracker Kitchen

KATHY L. PATRICK of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life

and Pulpwood Queens are in the kitchen!

EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 14 – 15, 2011

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Jefferson Convention and Tourism Building

Austin Street

EVENT SOLD OUT!

The Pulpwood Queen Package includes all events on Friday and Saturday EXCEPT Pat Conroy/Bernie Schein Luncheon, it’s ticket to was to be purchased separately. Official 11^th Anniversary T-shirt, and publisher give a ways will be included for those who purchased Pulpwood Queen Packages ONLY. 11^th Anniversary T-shirts with original art by Children’s Author/Illustrator, MELISSA CONROY will be for sale at Pulpwood Queen Booth in VENDOR ROOM as long as supplies last!

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES in VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.

We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at convention center to purchase drinks and snacks run by the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

Barnes and Noble will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale. Also we will have a VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. For the first time ever we now are offering access to just VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE.

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors around the perimeter of the VENDOR ROOM. All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help

Both Friday and Saturday night events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING

8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER ONE

9:00 a.m. BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY

KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life

ROBERT LELEUX, Author of memoirs of a beautiful boy

Columnist for The Texas Observer, Editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television talk show!

Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy will welcome you to their show!

CHAPTER TWO

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CRAZY IN ALABAMA to GEORGIA BOTTOMS!

Keynote Author and Speaker, MARK CHILDRESS of Georgia Bottoms!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THREE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY

Author Panel featuring:

MARCIA FINE of Stressed in Scottsdale

TODD JOHNSON of Sweet By and By

TONY SIMMONS of Dazed and Raving in the Undercurrents

DEBRA MONROE of On the Outskirts of Normal

HELEN SIMONSON of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOUR

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS

Author Panel featuring:

JUDY CHRISTIE of Goodness Gracious Green

DEEANNE GIST of Maid to Match

DENISE HILDRETH JONES of Hurricane in Paradise

LISA WINGATE of Beyond Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND THE DAY JOBS THEY QUIT!

Keynote Speaker, Author, and Editor SONNY BREWER with CASSANDRA KING, PAT CONROY, AND JANIS OWENS.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIX

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Author Panel featuring:

KATHI APPELT of Keeper

MELISSA CONROY of Poppy’s Pants

KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT of The Water Seeker

KERRY MADDEN OF Harper Lee: UpClose

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SEVEN

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MANLY MAN STORIES THAT WOMEN WILL LOVE

Author Panel featuring:

KARL LENKER of For Dear Life

SAM MCLEOD of Big Appetite: My Southern Fried Search for the Meaning of Life

NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts

DAVID MARION WILKINSON of Not Between Brothers

ALLEN WHITLEY of Where Southern Cross the Dog

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX

FRIDAY EVENING

CHAPTER EIGHT

8:00 p.m. PULPWOOD QUEEN, TIMBER GUYS, AND AUTHOR TALENT SHOW!

CHAPTER 9

9:00 P.M. GOODBYE LITTLE ROCK AND ROLLER to THEY CAME TO NASHVILLE

Author, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, MARSHALL CHAPMAN will speak of her book They Came to Nashville and perform of her latest CD, Big Lonesome!

B.Y.O.B, Set ups and soft drinks provided.

EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 15, 2011

SATURDAY MORNING

8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER TEN

9:00 a.m.

BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

CHAPTER ELEVEN

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES to I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU!

Keynote Speaker and Special Author Guest, FANNIE FLAGG of I Still Dream About You!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER TWELVE

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. AWARD WINNING STORIES

Author Panel featuring:

CATHIE BECK of Cheap Cabernet

JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

RIVER JORDAN of The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel

NICOLE SEITZ of The Inheritance of Beauty

SUSAN PARKER of Walking in the Deep End: A Memoir

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT ARE KILLER

Author Panel featuring:

KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series

KIT FRAZIER of Morgue File: A Cauley MacKinnon Novel

MARK E. GREEN, MD of My Night with Saddam

KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther

MICHAEL LISTER of Thunder Beach and The Body and the Blood

M.L. MALCOLM of Silent Lies

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Noon Luncheon

MY READING LIFE to IF HOLDEN CAULFIELD WERE IN MY CLASSROOM

PAT CONROY/BERNIE SCHEIN LUNCHEON

New York Times’s Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller, and Southern Independent Bestseller PAT CONROY of My Reading Life and his best friend and author, BERNIE SCHEIN of If Holden Caulfield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids!

Luncheon catered by STAGEDOOR DELI of Mt. Pleasant, Texas!

Pat Conroy’s latest book, a signed My Reading Life will be handed out as all depart the luncheon.

EVENT SOLD OUT!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS STORIES I WISH TO SHARE BIG TIME

Author Panel Featuring:

SAM BRACKEN and ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag

MICHAEL MORRIS of King of Florabama and Man in the Blue Moon

KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology

JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows

JOSEPH MARSHALL III of To You I Shall Return

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES TO SHARE WITH BOOK CLUBS

Author Panel featuring:

AMY BOURRET of Mothers and Other Liars

JEANINE CUMMINS of The Outside Boy

CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale

KAREN WHITE of On Folly’s Beach

PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY of The Perfect Love Song

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES FIT FOR A QUEEN

Authors featured:

DIANA BLACK and MARY CUNNINGHAM of WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty

DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD of The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time

OLIVIA DeBELLE BYRD of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle

SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Suck in Your Stomach and Put Some Color On: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Southern Daughters That The Rest of Y’all Should Know Too

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AUTHORS AND BOOKLOVERS WHO ARE AWARD WINNERS FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES OR THE STORIES

Awards Presentation as follows:

MELISSA CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year

JAMIE FORD to present Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year

PAT CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year

KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award

Special Presentation: MARY GAY SHIPLEY to present THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.

Silent Auction winners announced!

CHAPTER NINETEEN

5:15 p.m. RED CARPET PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

SATURDAY EVENING

CHAPTER TWENTY

8:00 p.m. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY PARADE OF BOOK CHARACTERS!

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

8:30 p.m. AUTHOR ENABLERS to WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

Authors/Musicians, KATHI KAMEN GOLDMARK and SAM BARRY of WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

9:00 p.m. GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the band,

DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.

In celebration of the 11^TH Anniversary of Girlfriend Weekend the theme is

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!

Come dressed for the occasion in costume as your favorite book character or book characters for contests as follows:

BEST GIRL GROUP AS BOOK CHARACTERS

BEST BOOK THEMED DECORATED TABLE

MS GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL QUEEN, best overall book themed character and

TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR, the man who is the sexiest reader, books will be provided for reading!

Special Guest and Author, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will be featured at the Ball.

A royal feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!

EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 16, 2011

SUNDAY MORNING

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

11:00 a.m. TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY

Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church

DR. MARK E. GREEN will be our Special Guest Speaker on his book, A Night with Saddam as Mark was assigned to be with Saddam Hussein on the night he was captured.

Wear your Sunday crown, that’s your favorite hat!

Noon lunch on your own in Jefferson!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FILM FESTIVAL

Featuring: Author, Kerry Madden of Harper Lee UpClose

Author and Independent Film and Television Writer/Producer, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY of the book, Scott, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and premiering her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird.

In a documentary and accompanying book, Mary McDonagh Murphy explores the novel’s power, influence and popularity. With reflections from Anna Quindlen, Tom Brokaw, James McBride, James Patterson, Wally Lamb, Oprah Winfrey and more, the documentary and the book chronicle the many ways the novel has shaped lives and careers.

Documentary Film Maker SANDY H. JAFFE of On Mockingbird, Our Mockingbird

Two high schools in Birmingham, Alabama – one black, one white – collaborate on a life-changing production of the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. How many lives have been changed by this story?

Details on all films, authors, and program T.B.A. soon!

$25 for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $75 for non-members for the film festival. Tickets are limited so please purchase your tickets while supply lasts.

I am here to tell you we make memories to last a lifetime at our Girlfriend Weekend in historic Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson, Texas was the beginning of our story and will continue to the end of our story.

We could write a book on all the adventures and shared stories from our weekends together! My hope and dream is that all of you too will become lifetime readers and writers. Only you can tell and share your story, so let us begin to write, as well as read. And remember, a story not written is a library lost to all your family and friends.

It’s like our official motto, “where tiaras are mandatory and reading good books is the RULE!” Won’t you join us on as our royal story continues to unfold. Life can be a book loving journey because folks, life is not only about the destination, it’s about the ride! And oh what a ride! Thank you for joining me on our weekend IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! I do believe I will be able to report, a very happy ending!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packets and Tickets can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates are reported daily.

No refunds will be able to be given on tickets or packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year the tickets and packages you may have purchased if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you have to cancel on any events as we do have a waiting list of those wishing to attend.

The Pulpwood Queen Posts NEW UPDATED PROGRAM for 11th Anniversary Girlfriend Weekend Author Extravaganza!

2010-12-05T06:02:00.000-08:00

Contact: Kathy L. Patrick
kathy@beautyandthebook.com
903-665-7520
Cell 903-445-2353

Press Release for Immediate Release:

December 5, 2010
Jefferson, TX-

11th ANNIVERSARY GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND
AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
January 13 – 16, 2011
Jefferson, Texas

On January 18, 2000, I opened the first ever Hair Salon/Book Store in the country, Beauty and the Book! Did I have any idea of what I was creating, I think not. Oxford American Magazine covered that event and the feature that ran dubbed me “Hairdresser to the Authors” written by Texas author, Carol Dawson. Shortly thereafter, I started The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club. What began with six, really complete strangers, has now grown to nearly 400 chapters of women and yes, a few good men who have become my nearest and dearest friends for a lifetime. After appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OXYGEN NETWORK, ABC’s Good Morning American, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more newspapers, magazines than you can shake a stick at; we are now the largest meeting and discussing book club in the WORLD!

In celebration of our 11th Anniversary, the theme this year is
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!”
Because you see, it really is. It’s all about the story and our relationships sharing and telling the story.

So shall we begin at the beginning, our story,
BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

Once upon a time there was a young girl who always had her nose stuck in a book. Libraries passed through her fingertips as she read and read and read mentored by her wonderful teachers and librarians. A shy child, she grew tall and brave with those words being as nourishing and comforting to her body as food, water, and shelter. That woman was Kathy L. Patrick who became a woman with a mission, a mission to get everybody on the same page that reading was not only important, but leads to an authentic and purposeful life. She had big dreams,
really big dreams!
What if you created a world where all your favorite authors and readers gathered to share their stories!
Her dream became true!

You now may begin to read this story of a book festival like no other.
What is this story about?
Why don’t you read it yourself and see!

January 13th, 2010
THURSDAY
INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK
AUTHOR DINNER THEATRE
7:00 p.m. Featuring all our calvacade of author stars: Author chefs preparing the dinner, authors waiting the tables, and author’s play with all roles portrayed by authors! Author chefs preparing dinner are:
JANIS OWENS of The Cracker Kitchen
KATHY L. PATRICK of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 14 – 15, 2011
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Jefferson Convention and Tourism Building
Austin Street
EVENT SOLD OUT!
The Pulpwood Queen Package includes all events on Friday and Saturday EXCEPT Pat Conroy/Bernie Schein Luncheon, it’s ticket to was to be purchased separately. Official 11th Anniversary T-shirt, and publisher give a ways will be included for those who purchased Pulpwood Queen Packages ONLY. 11th Anniversary T-shirts with original art by Children’s Author/Illustrator, MELISSA CONROY will be for sale at Pulpwood Queen Booth in VENDOR ROOM as long as supplies last!

All authors featured at their times will immediately go to AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES in VENDOR/BOOK STORE ROOM following their panel! You will need to pre-purchase books prior to having the books signed. As all authors are encouraged then to participate in all activities, feel free to ask for books to be signed throughout the weekend. But do note, some authors will not be able to stay. To ensure you get your books signed, go immediately to the AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH TABLES after they speak and have books already pre-purchased.
We will have a CONCESSION STAND in back of auditorium at convention center to purchase drinks and snacks run by the Junior and Senior High First United Methodist Youth Group with all the proceeds to go to the kids to help pay for their NEW Youth Building.

Barnes and Noble will provide the BOOK STORE for all the author books for the event unless self-published, in that case the author will provide the books themselves for sale. Also we will have a VENDOR ROOM, (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday that will feature the best of the best SHOWCASED for our book loving attendees. For the first time ever we now are offering access to just VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE. Tickets are $5.00 per person and available at the outside entrance to VENDOR ROOM and BOOK STORE.

A SILENT AUCTION will be held with showcased items signed and donated by the authors around the perimeter of the VENDOR ROOM. All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Literacy Project here in Marion County that is being spearheaded by the Jefferson Rotary Club which is a not for profit civic organization. The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas endorse this literacy project and are partnering with the Rotary Club to help
Both Friday and Saturday night events will be B.Y.O.B. but we will provide the setups.

FRIDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER ONE
9:00 a.m. BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
KATHY L. PATRICK, founder of The Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs, Author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life
ROBERT LELEUX, Author of memoirs of a beautiful boy
Columnist for The Texas Observer, Editor of LONNY Magazine are back to host yet again their version of BEAUTY AND THE BOOK, a television talk show!
Dubbed BOBKAT by their fans, Robert and Kathy will welcome you to their show!

CHAPTER TWO
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CRAZY IN ALABAMA to GEORGIA BOTTOMS!
Keynote Author and Speaker, MARK CHILDRESS of Georgia Bottoms!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THREE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Author Panel featuring:
MARCIA FINE of Stressed in Scottsdale
TODD JOHNSON of Sweet By and By
TONY SIMMONS of Dazed and Raving in the Undercurrents
HELEN SIMONSON of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
MARY BETH WHELAN of The Mailbox

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOUR
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS
Author Panel featuring:
JUDY CHRISTIE of Goodness Gracious Green
DEEANNE GIST of Maid to Match
DENISE HILDRETH JONES of Hurricane in Paradise
SAM MCLEOD of Big Appetite: My Southern Fried Search for the Meaning of Life
LISA WINGATE of Beyond Summer

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

12:00 p.m. Noon LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (historic Jefferson, Texas has many fine eateries, many within walking distance)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

CHAPTER FIVE
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND THE DAY JOBS THEY QUIT!
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Editor SONNY BREWER with CASSANDRA KING, PAT CONROY, AND JANIS OWENS.

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIX
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Author Panel featuring:
KATHI APPELT of Keeper
MELISSA CONROY of Poppy’s Pants
KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT of The Water Seeker

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SEVEN
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MANLY MAN STORIES THAT WOMEN WILL LOVE
Author Panel featuring:
ROBERT GREER of Spoon
NEIL WHITE of The Sanctuary of Outcasts
DAVID MARION WILKINSON of Not Between Brothers
ALLEN WHITLEY of Where Southern Cross the Dog

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks by KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX

FRIDAY EVENING

CHAPTER EIGHT
8:00 p.m. PULPWOOD QUEEN, TIMBER GUYS, AND AUTHOR TALENT SHOW!

CHAPTER 9
9:00 P.M. GOODBYE LITTLE ROCK AND ROLLER to THEY CAME TO NASHVILLE
Author, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, MARSHALL CHAPMAN will speak of her book They Came to Nashville and perform of her latest CD, Big Lonesome!
B.Y.O.B, Set ups and soft drinks provided.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 15, 2011
SATURDAY MORNING
8:00 a.m. Registration and Ticket Sales

CHAPTER TEN
9:00 a.m.
BOBKAT is back to host their BEAUTY AND THE BOOK author/talk show featuring KATHY L. PATRICK and ROBERT LELEUX.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES to I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU!
Keynote Speaker and Special Author Guest, FANNIE FLAGG of I Still Dream About You!

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER TWELVE
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. AWARD WINNING STORIES
Author Panel featuring:
CATHIE BECK of Cheap Cabernet
JAMIE FORD of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
RIVER JORDAN of The Miracle of Mercy Land: A Novel
NICOLE SEITZ of The Inheritance of Beauty
SUSAN PARKER of Walking in the Deep End: A Memoir

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. STORIES THAT ARE KILLER
Author Panel featuring:
KATHRYN CASEY of The Killing Storm (Sarah Armstrong Texas Rangers Series
KIT FRAZIER of Morgue File: A Cauley MacKinnon Novel
MARK E. GREEN, MD of My Night with Saddam
KATHLEEN KASKA of Murder at the Luther
MICHAEL LISTER of Thunder Beach and The Body and the Blood
M.L. MALCOLM of Silent Lies

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Noon Luncheon
MY READING LIFE to IF HOLDEN CAULFIELD WERE IN MY CLASSROOM
PAT CONROY/BERNIE SCHEIN LUNCHEON
New York Times’s Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller, and Southern Independent Bestseller PAT CONROY of My Reading Life and his best friend and author, BERNIE SCHEIN of If Holden Caulfield Were in my Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids!
Luncheon catered by STAGEDOOR DELI of Mt. Pleasant, Texas!
Pat Conroy’s latest book, a signed My Reading Life will be handed out as all depart the luncheon.
EVENT SOLD OUT!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. THE PULPWOOD QUEEN PRESENTS STORIES I WISH TO SHARE BIG TIME
Author Panel Featuring:
SAM BRACKEN and ECHO GARRETT of My Orange Duffel Bag
MICHAEL MORRIS of King of Florabama and Man in the Blue Moon
KAREN HARRINGTON of Janeology
JENNIE HELDERMAN of as the sycamore grows
JOSEPH MARSHALL III of To You I Shall Return

BREAK FOR AUTOGRAPHING AND VENDOR/BOOK STORE

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STORIES TO SHARE WITH BOOK CLUBS
Author Panel featuring:
AMY BOURRET of Mothers and Other Liars
JEANINE CUMMINS of The Outside Boy
KARL LENKER of For Dear Life
KAREN ESSEX of Dracula in Love
CAROLYN TURGEON of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale
KAREN WHITE of On Folly’s Beach
PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY of The Perfect Love Song

3:30 p.m. Break, as we know it gets crazy towards the end to rush out and get ready for the ball. It’s almost your last chance to buy books if you want to get them signed before the closing panel and Awards Presentation! Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the authors books while they are still at the convention center. Barnes and Noble Book Store will be open too after Awards Ceremony!

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 P.M. STORIES FIT FOR A QUEEN
Authors featured:
DIANA BLACK and MARY CUNNINGHAM of WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty
DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD of The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town America, One Tiara At A Time
OLIVIA DeBELLE BYRD of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle
SHELLIE RUSHING TOMLINSON of Suck in Your Stomach and Put Some Color On: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Southern Daughters That The Rest of Y’all Should Know Too

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AUTHORS AND BOOKLOVERS WHO ARE AWARD WINNERS FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES OR THE STORIES
Awards Presentation as follows:
MELISSA CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Children’s Book of the Year
JAMIE FORD to present Pulpwood Queen Bonus Book of the Year
PAT CONROY to present Pulpwood Queen Book of the Year
KATHY L. PATRICK to present The KAT Award
Special Presentation: MARY GAY SHIPLEY to present THE DOUG MARLETTE AWARD presented to an individual for the Lifetime Achievement of Promoting Literacy.
Silent Auction winners announced!

CHAPTER NINETEEN

5:15 p.m. RED CARPET PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BOOK!

SATURDAY EVENING

CHAPTER TWENTY

8:00 p.m. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY PARADE OF BOOK CHARACTERS!

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

8:30 p.m. AUTHOR ENABLERS to WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!
Authors/Musicians, KATHI KAMEN GOLDMARK and SAM BARRY of WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY!

9:00 p.m. GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL featuring the band,
DESTINY DUKE AND THE HAZZARDS, back by popular demand.
In celebration of the 11TH Anniversary of Girlfriend Weekend the theme is
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY!
Come dressed for the occasion in costume as your favorite book character or book characters for contests as follows:
BEST GIRL GROUP AS BOOK CHARACTERS
BEST BOOK THEMED DECORATED TABLE
MS GREAT BIG BALL OF HAIR BALL QUEEN, best overall book themed character and
TIMBER GUY OF THE YEAR, the man who is the sexiest reader, books will be provided for reading!
Special Guest and Author, SUSAN VREELAND of Clara and Mr. Tiffany will be featured at the Ball.
A royal feast of appetizers will be served and set ups provided for B.Y.O.B.!
EVENT SOLD OUT!

January 16, 2011
SUNDAY MORNING

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

11:00 a.m. TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
Worship Services at the First United Methodist Church
DR. MARK E. GREEN will be our Special Guest Speaker on his book, A Night with Saddam as Mark was assigned to be with Saddam Hussein on the night he was captured.
Wear your Sunday crown, that’s your favorite hat!

Noon lunch on your own in Jefferson!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring: Author, Kerry Madden of Harper Lee UpClose
Author and Independent Film and Television Writer/Producer, MARY MCDONAGH MURPHY of the book, Scott, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird and premiering her film Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird.
In a documentary and accompanying book, Mary McDonagh Murphy explores the novel’s power, influence and popularity. With reflections from Anna Quindlen, Tom Brokaw, James McBride, James Patterson, Wally Lamb, Oprah Winfrey and more, the documentary and the book chronicle the many ways the novel has shaped lives and careers.
Documentary Film Maker SANDY H. JAFFE of On Mockingbird, Our Mockingbird
Two high schools in Birmingham, Alabama – one black, one white – collaborate on a life-changing production of the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. How many lives have been changed by this story?
Details on all films, authors, and program T.B.A. soon!
$25 for Pulpwood Queen Book Club members, $75 for non-members for the film festival. Tickets are limited so please purchase your tickets while supply lasts.

I am here to tell you we make memories to last a lifetime at our Girlfriend Weekend in historic Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson, Texas was the beginning of our story and will continue to the end of our story.
We could write a book on all the adventures and shared stories from our weekends together! My hope and dream is that all of you too will become lifetime readers and writers. Only you can tell and share your story, so let us begin to write, as well as read. And remember, a story not written is a library lost to all your family and friends.
It’s like our official motto, “where tiaras are mandatory and reading good books is the RULE!” Won’t you join us on as our royal story continues to unfold. Life can be a book loving journey because folks, life is not only about the destination, it’s about the ride! And oh what a ride! Thank you for joining me on our weekend IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! I do believe I will be able to report, a very happy ending!

THE END

For more information on any of the above information, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com or call Beauty and the Book at 903-665-7520. We accept all major credit cards. Pulpwood Queen Packets and Tickets can be picked up at Registration booth when you arrive!

All information above could be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. For the latest updated version of the program, please email kathy@beautyandthebook.com to send you latest revised program or go to www.pulpwoodqueen.com where updates are reported daily.

No refunds will be able to be given on tickets or packages purchased but we will be more than happy to roll over to the next year the tickets and packages you may have purchased if for any reason you have to cancel. Please contact us immediately if you have to cancel on any events as we do have a waiting list of those wishing to attend.