Schedule of Events

Jay R Tunney                         Saturday, April 21             4:30 – 6 pm

The Prizefighter and the Playwright: Gene Tunney & Bernard Shaw

From the beginning, it seemed a strange relationship.  An odd couple, observed friends of the pair.  Indeed, the close friendship between Bernard Shaw, the most famous playwright of the twentieth century, and Gene Tunney, world heavyweight boxing champion, was unique.  In this extraordinary book, Jay R. Tunney charts the relationship of his father and the playwright through the spotlight of celebrity, even as they hid the crisis that bound them together.

          Sally Love

Final Twist Writers Society            Saturday, April 28             4:30 – 6 pm

Underground Texas

Stories included in Underground Texas include mystery, suspense, paranormal and sci-fi and deal with all things “underground,” physical, literal, hidden and illegal.  Authors will also answer questions regarding previous anthologies, A Box of Texas Chocolates and Twisted Tales of Texas Landmarks. 

The Final Twist Writers Society, a Houston area writers group, was formed in 2001 to encourage creativity, share information and support authors in publishing and marketing their work. 

Arabella Bowen

Amanda D’Acierno                  Tuesday, May 1                  5 – 7 pm

Meet the travel experts of Fodor’s Travel!  Join Arabella Bowen, Executive Editorial Director and Amanda D’Acierno, Publisher, Fodor’s Travel in conversation about Fodor’s summer travel tips!  A gift basket of Houston & travel goodies to raffle off to attendees will be provided.

Loren C. Steffy                     Wednesday, May 2                5 – 7 pm

The Man Who Thought Like a Ship (Ed Rachal Foundation Nautical Archaeology)

A book about the first person ever to reconstruct an ancient ship from its sunken fragments, J. Richard “Dick” Steffy.   Dick Steffy created an entirely new branch of archaeology: the decipherment of shipwrecked hulls.  The

beautifully written and intimate biography could only have been penned by his son, a professional journalist, who not only had access to personal family papers, but grew up with the family members and colleagues who fill out the cast of characters.

Stephen A. McLeod            Monday, May 7                         5 – 7 pm

Dining with the Washingtons: Historic Recipes, Entertainment, & Hospitality from Mount Vernon

Combining vivid photography with engaging essays, this book explores the menus, diet, and styles of entertaining that characterized the beloved home of the nation’s principal founding father.  This book is ideal for veteran and novice cooks alike as well as for those wishing to learn about both formal and everyday dining at Mount Vernon.

Helen Knode                        Wednesday, May 9                  5 – 7 pm

Wildcat Play

A nomad writer finds herself roughnecking it on a wildcat drilling operation in a meth-ridden former boom town in San Joaquin Valley.  When a coworker turns up dead, she suspects foul play and sets out to solve a murder mystery – but will she be the next victim?

Dixie Swanson, M.D.           Thursday, May 10                     5 – 7 pm

The Accidental President

The fable continues with the Accidental President.  Through a series of freak occurences, Abigail ends up in the Oval Office.  As President.  Accidentally.

Abigail learned in The Accidental Senator that she could never leave her house without playing the role of U.S. Senator. She was public property as soon as she took the oath of office. Now her immaculate dress and grooming are assumed, but she has to make another leap.  Not only is she President  of the United States, she has to play that role on the world stage. There are no do-overs in the Presidency.