http://www.todsteward.com Books, Stories, News and More Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:20:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last night I went to the Barnes&Noble in Springfield, where Emilie Hancock had organized a Book Fair with the folks at Cardinal Forest Elementary School.  The huge book store was full of fun tables.  I read a bit of Painting Aalesund (though not very well) and talked with lots of kids ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=925 Welcome Cunarders from all over the world! As you saw in the Cunarder, I have written two stories aboard Queen Mary 2, Painting Aalesund and Juliet’s Opera.[gallery link="file"] You can find out about both books by clicking on the covers to the right or the links to the left.  To the ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=818 A good friend ordered 18 copies of Painting Aalesund and 16 copies of Juliet's Opera to give friends and family this Christmas. I think that's great! I also think Kringle is great. So, since we like to give kringle to our friends and family, I am going to combine the ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=759 We had a great time aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2 for the launch of Juliet's Opera.  We left New York for Newport, RI, Boston, MA and then on to Bar Harbor.  [caption id="attachment_744" align="alignleft" width="432" caption="QM2 at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine"][/caption] The day before Bar Harbor newspapers showed up at ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=743 The librarian at Sudley Elementary School, Kate Bentall, set up an exciting day of reading for the kids!  I was there to read Painting Aalesund and a large number of students and faculty arrived from NOVA to read books of their choice.  The kids asked great questions and then colored while ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=739 On October 19th I had the pleasure of meeting four classes full of third and fourth graders at All Saints Catholic School.  I read a shortened version of Painting Aalesund which gave us a chance to chat a bit before and after.  I have posted what some of the kids ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=702 With the official release of Painting Aalesund and having Juliet's Opera available pre-release, I am getting into the swing of readings, signings and fun things like that! I have had the pleasure of attending a homeschool event, and signings at Family Christian Store, Barnes&Noble and Borders Books.  I have also done two school ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=680 Juliet's Opera is now available.  I'll be glad to personalize, sign and number any and all copies you order from my website. If you have not heard of the story, it is the first in the Evelyn Burke Adventure Series and follows a young girl who spends a lot of time ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=678 Painting Aalesund's official release date was October 6th, 2009.  So, now you can buy it at bookstores, online booksellers and, of course, on my website.  The official release means lots of readings, signings and appearances.  So, please bookmark this site and check the "Readings, Signings and Visits" page on this ... http://www.todsteward.com/?p=668