by Larry Campbell | Jul 30, 2017 | Book Launch Sep 2017 |
More details will be added here as preparations continue, but here is a Teaser:
As we plan for our Book Launch, we continue to seek ways to help our Event Benefactor, The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks (BGCO). We will seek donations at various levels, and all donations will provide entries into the Book Giveaway Drawing.
All Levels of donations earn special seating and recognition in the program.
DONOR ($10 – $25): All donations here go directly to BGCO. Donations will earn entries into the drawing as follows: $10, two (2) entries; $15, three (3) entries; $20, four (4) entries; $25, five (5) entries.
SPONSOR ($30 – $50): First $25 directly to BGCO, the rest may be designated for a special event cost. Details to follow.
UNDERWRITER ($75 & up): First $25 directly to BGCO, the rest to completely underwrite some expense of the event Details to follow.
by Larry Campbell | Jul 2, 2017 | Book Launch Sep 2017 |
Final arrangements and invitations are still in the works, but for now, here is a list of the Invited Authors and Artists who will also be in attendance:
Gayle Harper, Author It was Gayle’s book Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the Mississippi that was the inspiration for Larry’s adventure and book on the Missouri. To learn much more about Gayle, visit her website at www.GayleHarper.com
Brook Blevins, Author Brooks Blevins is the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University. Raised on a farm in the Arkansas Ozarks, Blevins is the author or editor of seven books, including the award winning Ghost of the Ozarks and Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies, and Good Ol’ Boys Defined a State. In addition, he edits two book series on the Ozarks for the University of Arkansas Press and contributes to the popular radio program Ozark Highlands Radio.
Gary Lucy, Artist. (unconfirmed) Gary’s incredible paintings & prints on Lewis & Clark and 1880’s riverboats can often be seen up and down the Missouri River. Visit Gary’s website at www.GaryLucy.com
by Larry Campbell | Jun 29, 2017 | Book Launch Sep 2017 |
Todd Parnell
Inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame in 2012, Todd Parnell has published three nonfiction books, The Buffalo, Ben, and Me; Mom at War; and Postcards from Branson. He recently completed his first works of fiction, the Ozarkian Folk Tales Trilogy, published by Pen-L Publishing. He is the sixth generation of his family to grow up and reside in the Ozarks and has devoted much of his life to exploring and preserving Ozarks waters. Parnell served as President of Drury University for six years after retirement as founding CEO of THE Bank in Springfield, Missouri. He is cofounder of the Upper White River Basin Foundation and the recently retired chairman of the Missouri Clean Water Commission. He earned a masters degree in history from Missouri State University in 2010, with a concentration in Ozarks Studies, as well as an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University and a BA from Drury University.
In his own words, “I’ve had great fun writing about the Ozarks and tackling important contemporary issues in that rich and captivating context. He is hard at work on a second trilogy of Ozarkian folk tales, Children of the Creek.
Parnell and his wife of forty years, Betty (Squires), reside in Springfield and are blessed with four children and five grandchildren.
Learn more about Todd and his books at www.ToddParnell.com.
Books by Todd
The Ozarkian Folk Tales Trilogy
Skunk Creek
Swine Branch
Donny Brook
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The Buffalo, Ben, and Me
Mom at War
Postcards from Branson
Larry Campbell
Larry Campbell spent most of his professional career working as a professor in mathematics and mathematics education, split equally (17 years each) between the College of the Ozarks near Branson, MO and Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.
He retired from MSU – in stages – between 2010 and 2012, and, since then he has been running AfterMath Enterprises, LLC, an umbrella organization for all the activities in which he is engaged. Besides doing talks, programs, & workshops for civic/community groups and schools, he also puts out a (free) Photo/Sharing e-mail blog which combines his photography hobby with several other Monday morning brighteners & tidbits for the week. He currently writes a bi-weekly educational column for the Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, MO.
Larry and his wife Pat live in Branson, MO. They have two grown children, Christi and Adam.
For more about Larry and his Enterprises, visit larryncampbell.com or aftermathenterprises.com
Books by Larry
Rollin’ Down the River: Discovering Places and People Along the Mighty Missouri
Spitballs from the Back Row (Dec 2017)
by Larry Campbell | Jun 25, 2017 | Book Launch Sep 2017 |
Mark Your Calendars Now – Plan to Join Us!!
WHAT: The Great Book Launch Bash! A fun evening of entertainment, mingling, visiting, and book signing. The evening’s unifying theme: Rivers and Hill Folks (All authors’ books deal with one or more or more of these topics.)
WHEN: Friday evening Sep 8 and/or Saturday evening, Sep 9. 5:30 – 8:30. Entertainment at 5:30, Remarks at 7. Come and go around these times.
WHERE: Branson, MO (9/8) [Venue: Boys & Girls Club, 1460 Bee Creek Road] and Springfield, MO (9/9). [MSU Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S. Jefferson.]
WHO: The CO-HOSTS are Larry Campbell and Todd Parnell. Both Larry and Todd have new books debuting this summer, and will be available both evenings for signings of books (which may be purchased at the event). To learn more about Larry and Todd, visit MeetTheCo-Hosts
BENEFACTORS The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. Ten percent (10%) of all authors’ sales will go the BGCO. So will raffle proceeds and any other direct donations. Help us help this worthy cause!!
MORE FUN FEATURES: * OTHER AUTHORS will be present and signing books. [For more information, see InvitedAuthors.] *ENTERTAINMENT Special Appearance by the Possum Holler Fiddlers, who have twice performed at the White House. [See Fiddlers for more infomation.] Background piano during social/signing times by Dr. Kurt Killion, MSU. Watch for other updates and surprises! *CASH BAR – and perhaps other goodies. * HELP BGCO! Ten percent (10%) of sales from ALL authors will go to Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. Get books and help a good cause at the same time.
