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Author Archives: Michael A. Ventrella
Headquartered
After the success of Pocono Liar Michael A. Ventrella‘s last nonfiction book about the Monkees music, cowritten with culture historian Mark Arnold, the publisher begged for a sequel. It was just released: HEADQUARTERED: A TIMELINE OF THE MONKEES SOLO YEARS. … Continue reading
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2020 Pocono Writers Conference
EDIT: Unfortunately, because of the COVID 19 virus, we are cancelling this year’s Writers Conference. SCHEDULE 9:00: Check in 9:30: MICHAEL A. VENTRELLA: Introductions 9:45: HILDY SILVERMAN: “What Editors Look For”: With so many submissions to sift through, what can a writer do … Continue reading
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The Gatekeeper’s Notebook
Pocono Liar Sahar Abdulaziz’s newest novel is now available! Life looked promising for Kalila Rahim when she and her husband decided to move from New York City to the Pocono Mountains. Despite a fabulous home, a lucrative career, and the … Continue reading
Across the Universe
Pocono Liar founder Michael A. Ventrella’s latest book is now available. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE is an anthology of alternative Beatles stories, co-edited with Randee Dawn and featuring stories from some of the top current science fiction and fantasy writers: Spider … Continue reading
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Pictures from the 2019 Writers Workshop
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The Case of the Purloined Professor
A chilling phone call in the middle of the night from a mysterious crime kingpin. An immediate gathering of friends and colleagues. The hunt is on for Augusta McKee—amateur sleuth, former opera singer and professor of music on two college … Continue reading
How to Argue the Constitution with a Conservative
Pocono Liar Michael A. Ventrella‘s latest book is a humorous nonfiction work with illustrations by Pulitzer-Prize winning artist Darrin Bell: “How to Argue the Constitution with a Conservative.” It was published by Gray Rabbit Publications in New York. Ventrella, a … Continue reading
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Pocono Liar Susan Moore Jordan on the Today show!
The Pocono Liars Club is proud of author Susan Moore Jordan’s appearance on the Today show this morning! Click here to watch the video!
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Sign up now for the 2019 Pocono Liars Writers Workshop
The 2019 Pocono Liars Writers Workshop is now taking reservations for this free program. It’s an informative gathering for fiction writers who wish to become published authors, but don’t necessarily know where to begin. It will be on October 12th … Continue reading
2019 Book Expo
Pictures from some of the authors at the 2019 Monroe County Library Book Expo, held on June 1st. (Click on a picture to enlarge it)
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