Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings

Cat Mulan Book Signing at Face In A Book

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:12:23 +0000

Cat Mulan Book Signing at Face In A Book

Sunday, May 12, 2013
12 noon – 2 p.m.

Face In A Book Bookstore & Gifts
El Dorado Hills Town Center
4359 Town Center Blvd., #113
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
El Dorado Hills Town Center
(916) 941-9401
http://getyourfaceinabook.com/

Award-winning author/photographer Margie Yee Webb at Face In A Book during the 2013 El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire at the El Dorado Hills Town Center on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Margie Yee Webb will share stories of her rescued cat Mulan. For her gift book Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life, Margie was awarded Certificates of Excellence for “Gift” and “Color Photographs (series)” in the Cat Writers’ Association 2011 Communications Contest. She was also awarded “Best Nonfiction 2012-Gift” and “Best Book Design 2012, 2nd Place” by NCPA. A portion of the sales will benefit animal rescue organizations. http://www.catmulan.com/

Shop for a Mother’s Day gift at Face In A Book Bookstore & Gifts!

http://getyourfaceinabook.com/calendar.php

May 12th 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Local Author/Photographer MARGIE YEE WEBB

Local Author Margie Yee Webb will be on hand to give you all the information you’ll need to create your own gift book! She will also be talking about the California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch.
Margie is the past-president of the California Writers Club and is currently collecting cat stories for an upcoming anthology.

http://eldoradohillsartaffaire.com/

The El Dorado Hills Optimist Club, El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, present the 10th Annual El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire, Saturday and Sunday, May 11th & 12th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm in Town Center, El Dorado Hills.

Nearly 100 artists are expected to display at the 2013 show. In addition, 20 El Dorado county wineries will be on-site for tastings both days throughout the weekend and live entertainment will be featured at the Town Center Amphitheater and intermixed within the festival grounds.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Arts in Education programs of the El Dorado Arts Council, the Friends of Youth programs of the El Dorado Hills Optimist Club and the El Dorado Hills community outreach programs of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Cats Stories Due June 1, 2013

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:33:52 +0000

Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Cats Stories Due June 1, 2013

Got true cat stories? There’s still time to submit your funny, silly and endearing stories of 500 to 2,500 words for Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Cats of which I am co-creator. Publishing Syndicate adjusted the production schedule for the NYMB anthology series after signing a contract with independent book distributor Small Press United. The due date has been extended to June 1, 2013.

For submission guidelines, visit https://publishingsyndicate.com/.

https://publishingsyndicate.com/publishing_syndicate/submissions/nymb_submit_guidelines.html

https://publishingsyndicate.com/publishing_syndicate/submissions/title_descriptions/cats.html

Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Dogs Sampler!

https://publishingsyndicate.com/publishing_syndicate/ps_home.html

Click here to read our NYMB…On Dogs sampler. A sampler is an abbreviated version of the book, with a few stories per chapter.
https://publishingsyndicate.com/BookSampler/nymb_dogs.pdf

Not Your Mother’s Book (NYMB) is a new anthology for a new century. Series founders Dahlynn and Ken McKowen spent 10 years as Chicken Soup for the Soul coauthors/editors before launching the NYMB series.
More NYMB books will be released soon, including …On Travel. And we always need new stories for all of our upcoming titles, 30 in all. LEARN MORE
https://publishingsyndicate.com/publishing_syndicate/submissions/nymb_submit_guidelines.html

Story Submission Guidelines
Updated 1/14/13

1. Your story must be a true account of something that has happened to you or someone you know. It must be written in the first person, past tense. Be sure to read the “Do’s and Don’ts” page for helpful writing tips. They are also included on the sidebar on the story submission page.

2. The contributor (you) must be 18 years or older.

3. Your story must be between 500 words and 2,500 words.

Continue reading Story Submission Guidelines at:
https://publishingsyndicate.com/publishing_syndicate/submissions/nymb_submit_guidelines.html

Gifting Grandmas’ Authors’ Luncheon

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:38:02 +0000

Gifting Grandmas’ Authors’ Luncheon

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Northridge Country Club
7600 Madison Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Gifting Grandma’s Authors’ Luncheon to benefit the Sacramento Crisis Nurseries.
http://www.kidshome.org/what-we-do/CrisisNursery.php

Gifting Grandma’s Authors’ Luncheon
April 10, 2013

11:00AM registration
11:30AM: Welcome, Thank yous, Introductions, Invites
11:50: Author: Dahlynn McKowen
12:00PM: Lunch served + Raffle prizes
12:45: Judith Horstman
12:55: E. G. Fabricant (Tim Hart)
1:05: Raffle prizes
1:10: Renee Thompson
1:20: Margie Yee Webb
1:30: Michael Luery
1:40: Raffle prizes
1:45: Marsha Robinson
1:55: Lorraine Holden
2:05: Raffle prizes while Authors are setting up for sales

Closing remarks and Thanks

Author signing/book sales

All proceeds support the Sacramento Crisis Nurseries, a program of the Sacramento Children’s Home.

http://www.kidshome.org/forms/fd/GGs%20authors.pdf

Successful Networking Techniques & Tips

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:31:23 +0000

Successful Networking Techniques & Tips

Writers Network
Friday, April 5, 2013
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

IHOP
2216 Sunrise Blvd. (north of Highway 50)
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch presents Margie Yee Webb on “Successful Networking Techniques & Tips” at its Writers Network breakfast meeting. Margie is past president of CWC Sacramento Branch and a current board member. She will talk about the value of networking face-to-face, share her successful networking techniques and offer tips for attendees to build their connections.

Additionally, Margie is current vice president and past member-at-large for the CWC central board, which oversees the club’s 19 branches, and has served as the CWC NorCal representative. She also belongs to the Cat Writers’ Association and the Women’s National Book Association–San Francisco Chapter.

Margie Yee Webb is author/photographer of Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life, and co-creator of the upcoming anthology Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Cats. She announced that May 1, 2013, is the due date to submit funny, silly and endearing cat stories of 500 to 2,500 words for the anthology. Visit https://publishingsyndicate.com/ for submission guidelines.

The California Writers Club is an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to educating writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work. California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch serves the Greater Sacramento Region and is one of 19 branches throughout California. http://calwriters.org/.

http://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/

http://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/2013/03/29/april-writers-network-margie-webb-networkin/

Ottomon School Visit

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:50:11 +0000

Ottomon School Visit

Author/Photographer Margie Yee Webb is visiting Ottomon School!

February 28, 2013
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ottomon School
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662

Presentation on Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life book and about Cat Mulan to inspire and spark the imagination.

Margie is past president of the California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch; and a member of the Cat Writers’ Association and Women’s National Book Association–San Francisco Chapter.

“As a member of organizations that supports writers and books, I encourage everyone to write their stories and read many books.”

“Through my book Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings, I promote pet awareness and encourage people to make a difference in the lives of cats and other companion animals.”

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings:
Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life
~ A gift book for cat lovers and their finicky friends! ~
“With photographs of Cat Mulan along with words of wisdom
and humor, we bring people joy, smiles, and laughter.”

Local Authors at Carvalho Family Winery for Gifts of Wine & Words

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:54:25 +0000

Local Authors at Carvalho Family Winery for Gifts of Wine & Words

Carvalho Family Winery
at Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
Clarksburg, CA 95612

December 15 & 16, 2012, 1:00pm to 5:00pm both days
“Gifts of Wine & Words!”
Come out and enjoy a glass of wine (or two) while buying a new book signed by the author! Over 40 authors–representing a multitude of genres. Pair the perfect wine with your new favorite book. No charge to attend this event.

1. Laurie Hoirup – I Can Dance: My Life with the Disability
2. A. K. Buckroth – My Diabetic Soul
3. Cindy Sample – Dying for a Date
4. Theodora Graves – Through Phantom Eyes
5. Amy Rogers – Petroplague
6. Jeannie Nishikawa – Dreaming in English: A Memoir
7. Margie Yee Webb – Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life
8. Penny Callmeyer, co-author Villa of Youth
9. TE Watson – The Man Who Spoke With Cats
10. Shelley Buck – Floating Point
11. Teresa LeYung-Ryan – Love Made of Heart; Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days
12. Amy Gorman – Aging Artfully: 12 Profiles of Visual and Performing Women Artists 85-105
13. Liz Allenby – Appearances Deceive
14. Cheryl Stapp – Disaster & Triumph: Sacramento Women-Gold Rush through Civil War
15. Murray Stapp – Those Radio Days
16. Loraine Holden – Don’t Get Thin, Get Healthy
17. Norma Thorton – Nonie’s 1st Big Bottom Girls’ Rio Linda Cookbook
18. Marsha Robinson – Rescuing Humphrey
19. Sheri Cockrell – contributor to Mom Entrepreneur Extraordinaire,
20. Judith Horstman – Scientific American brain books,
21. Phil Silver – Andi the Bee,
22. Naida West – California Gold Trilogy,
23. Peggy Dulle – Saddle Up,
24. Owen Sullivan – The Houses Money,
25. Nan Mahon – Blind Buddies,
26. Linda Lohman – contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul,
27. Robert M Pacholik – Crab Louie,
28. Mort Rumberg – Codename: Snake,
29. Denise Lee Branco – Horse at the Corner Post,
30. Jen Barton – Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell,
31. Marilyn Reynolds – Over 70 and I Don’t Mean MPH,
32. Anara Guard – Late Peaches,
33. Frank Luna – Red Storm,
34. Mary Weins – Bootstrap Your Way to a Successful Business,
35. Lonon Smith – Wise Men,
36. Frank Leek – Shared Parenting; Beyond the Great Divide,
37. Shirley Parenteau – Bears in Beds,
38. Margaret Murray – Dreamers, A Coming of Age Love Story of the 60s,
39. Elaine Macko – Armed,
40. Joyce Mikal-Flynn – Turning Tragedy Into Triumph, Metahabilitation; A Contemporary Model of Rehabilitation,

Meet authors at “Gifts of Wine & Words” December 15 & 16, 2012 near Sacramento, CA.

NOTE: Carvalho Family Winery is requesting:
“Don’t forget to bring a canned good or two to donate to our Holiday food drive.”
http://www.carvalhofamilywinery.com/ourEvents_winery.shtml

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at The Market Place, Folsom

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:46:10 +0000

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at The Market Place, Folsom

Award-Winning Authors Cindy Sample & Margie Yee Webb at The Market Place, Folsom

Author Appearance and Book Signing
The Market Place
Folsom

Saturday, December 8, 2012
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The Market Place
1325 Riley Street
Folsom, CA 95630
916-984-4220

http://www.marketplacefolsom.com

Award-winning authors at The Market Place in Folsom!

The Market Place will feature author/photographer Margie Yee Webb, Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings; and author Cindy Sample, Dying For A Date and Dying For A Dance. Just in time to for your Christmas shopping!

Margie Yee Webb will share stories of her rescue cat Mulan and sign her gift book Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life. Margie was awarded Certificates of Excellence for “Gift” and “Color Photographs (series)” in the Cat Writers’ Association 2011 Communications Contest. She was also awarded “Best Nonfiction 2012-Gift” and “Best Book Design 2012, 2nd Place” by NCPA for Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings. A portion of the sales will benefit animal rescue organizations. http://www.catmulan.com/

Cindy Sample will share her humorous murder mysteries. Dying for a Date is set in California’s famed Gold Country, and Dying for a Dance is a laugh-out loud ballroom dance mystery set in Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Lake Tahoe. She was awarded “Best Fiction 2012” by NCPA for Dying for a Dance, which is also a 2012 Lefty Award Finalist. http://www.cindysamplebooks.com/

The Market Place is now opened in its new location in Folsom! Formerly located in Rancho Cordova, the “Home Improvement Décor & Treasures Past & Present” store is at 1325 Riley Street (Commonwealth Shopping Center, near Raley’s) and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The Market Place also features local authors and their books, and hosts book signings and talks. http://www.marketplacefolsom.com/

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at Placerville News Company for Merchants Open House

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:28:19 +0000

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at Placerville News Company for Merchants Open House

Authors Cindy Sample & Margie Yee Webb at Placerville News Company for Merchants Open House

Author Appearance and Book Signing
Placerville News Company
Merchants Open House

Friday, November 23, 2012
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Placerville News Company
409 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
530-622-4510

http://www.pvillenews.com/

Award-winning authors at Placerville News Company!

Placerville News Company will feature author/photographer Margie Yee Webb, Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings; and author Cindy Sample, Dying For A Date and Dying For A Dance, during Merchants Open House on Historic Main Street. Just in time to start your Christmas shopping!

Friday, November 23, 2012
Historic Main Street
Placerville, CA

*Merchants Open House
Extended Hours
PLUS
*Festival of Lights
5:30 p.m. – 8: 30 p.m.

http://www.placerville-downtown.org/events.html

NOVEMBER 23rd & 24th, Merchants Open House
Extended Hours. Historic Main Street merchants welcome visitors with coffee, cider and seasonal goodies. Enjoy hometown holiday shopping and hospitality in one convenient setting. Free 2 hour parking, entertainment, stagecoach rides and more. For info call (530) 672-3436.

NOVEMBER 23rd, Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights 5:30PM – 8PM on Historic Main Street in Placerville. The old-fashioned festivities will close Historic Main Street and begin around 5:30PM at various locations up and down Main Street with music, entertainment, visits with Santa, stagecoach rides (4-6pm) and the tree-lighting at 6PM at the Courthouse. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436.

Art & Wine Festival in Placerville

admin — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:35:53 +0000

Art & Wine Festival in Placerville

Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, October 20, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Main Street
Placerville, CA

http://www.placerville-downtown.org/events.html

OCTOBER 20th, Art & Wine Festival
6PM – 9PM. Over 30 foothill wineries will offer samples of their wines inside merchant locations on Historic Main Street in Placerville. In addition, the works of many local artists will be featured in the galleries and the “Banners On Parade” community art project will be displayed on Main Street and sold during the silent auction that evening. Music at the Bell Tower, art demonstrations & hors d’oeuvres too. See more about the Art & Wine Festival here. TICKETS ARE LIMITED for the wine-tasting and are available for $30 each at River City Bank, Kelsey’s Needle Krafts and The Wine Smith (sorry, no refunds). Purchase tickets online. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436.

The Placerville Downtown Association is hosting the 15th Annual Art & Wine Festival on the evening of October 20th, 2012, from 6-9pm. Over 30 foothill wineries will pour samples at this event that brings together many of the area’s award-winning wineries and artists in one convenient setting on Historic Main Street. The Festival will feature live music at the Bell Tower by Aftershock.

Souvenir wine tasting glasses can be purchased, allowing sampling of all the wines in all locations. Over 35 award-winning, foothill area wineries will be pouring samples inside merchant locations for the festival. A wide variety of wines will be offered including cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, merlot, sangiovese, syrah, mouvedre, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, vognier and more. The cost to sample the wines is $30 per ticket. TICKETS ARE LIMITED and are available online and in Placerville at River City Bank, Kelsey’s Needle Krafts and The Wine Smith. There is no cost to designated drivers or patrons that want to enjoy the art, music and late-night shopping without sampling the wines.

Author Appearance and Book Signing
Placerville News Company
Art & Wine Festival

Placerville News Company
409 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
530.622.4510

http://www.pvillenews.com/

Placerville News Company will feature author/photographer Margie Yee Webb (Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings) and author Cindy Sample (Dying For A Date and Dying For A Dance)!

Margie Yee Webb will share stories of her rescue cat Mulan and sign her gift book Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life. Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings is purrfect for cat lovers and their finicky friends for any occasion! A portion of the sales will benefit animal rescue organizations. http://www.catmulan.com/

Cindy Sample will share her humorous murder mysteries. Dying for a Date is set in California’s famed Gold Country, and Dying for a Dance is a laugh-out loud ballroom dance mystery set in Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Lake Tahoe. http://www.cindysamplebooks.com/

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at Placerville News Company for Art & Wine Festival

admin — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:27:44 +0000

Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings at Placerville News Company

Author Appearance and Book Signing
Placerville News Company
Art & Wine Festival

Placerville News Company
409 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
530.622.4510

http://www.pvillenews.com/

Placerville News Company will feature author/photographer Margie Yee Webb (Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings) and author Cindy Sample (Dying For A Date and Dying For A Dance)!

Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, October 20, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Main Street
Placerville, CA

http://www.placerville-downtown.org/events.html