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Sue Baugh whose book Echoes of Earth about the world’s oldest rock and mineral sites, was just released and looks spectacular.

Jim O’Connor whose latest book, Another Man’s Treasure has been well received. Gary Moore, author of Hey Buddy: In pursuit of Buddy Holly and The Long Journey Home said: “James O’Connor’s debut novel is destined for the best seller lists! Engaging from the first chapter, the characters are real and the plot irresistible. Make sure you have plenty of time when you crack it open. You will not be able to put it down.”

Reno Lovison has launched the weekly "Authors Showcase" on Cable Channel 25, Thursdays at 8 p.m. Check www.AuthorsBroadCast.com

Hal Higdon's best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide was recently re-issued in its fourth edition. Hal’s website: halhigdon.com has been ranked in the top 20 running sites in the United States and globally.

Cynthia Clampitt won the CWA "My Kind of Town" writing contest. Visit the CWA site at http://www.chicagowrites.org/thewritecitymag.aspx?articleid=41 In addition, Clampitt spoke about her book, Waltzing Australia, a in February at the Indian Prairie Public Library and spoke on “Travel Savvy” March 10 at the Three Rivers public Library.

Connie Wilson has been regularly publishing on Yahoo! TV. Check out her piece: Recap & Review: Feb. 24, 2012, 'Fringe' Episode Reveals Olivia's Profound Love for Peter http://tv.yahoo.com/news/recap-review-feb-24-2012-fringe-episode-reveals-202300735.html

Cyndee Schaffer’s book, Mollie’s War: The Letters of a World War II WAC in Europe, has made the finals in the Chicago Writers Association’s first Books of the Year Award for traditional published, non-fiction. She will speak about her book at the Skokie Public Library, March 24 at 2 p.m.

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Printers Row Lit Fest is June 9-10, 2012. Visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/chi-printers-row-lit-fest-faq-112910,0,448509.htmlstory for more information.

Go hear Cyndee Schaffer speak on Mollie’s War at the Chicago Jewish Authors Literary Series at Max and Benny's Restaurant, Northbrook, Monday, April 23rd at 7 PM