Author Events



October 9, 2007
Chez Nous Center and Cafe
Chez Nous, which prides itself by presenting exceptional speakers and programs for seniors in Sun City West, has invited Award-winning Author and Journalist RuthAnn Hogue to speak at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 on the making of her first book, "Goodbye, Walter: The Inspiring Story of a Terminal Cancer Patient" at at 14495 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, in Sun City West, AZ 85375-5671. The book is based on her interaction with then-Sun City West residents Walter and Lillian Schifter, as she documented their experiences with hospice for a local newspaper series. Copies of her book will be available for purchase after the event. Chez Nous is one of the programs sponsored through Interfaithcommunitycare.org. For information, contact Roberta Ubile-King at 623-584-0040.

April 28, 2007
A.T. Still University's Body, Mind Spirit Luncheon

Moderated by Pat MacMahon, radio and television personality, featuring two of Arizona's finest authors, RuthAnn Hogue and Jyl Steinback. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 at Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Sunshine Room, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 856253.

$50 per person, $500 per table of 10. RSVP by April 23 to Robyn Siroky at 480-6019 or rsiroky@atsu.edu. Net proceeds will benefit the Dean's Scholorarship Fund.

April 14, 2007
Arizona Book Festival

RuthAnn Hogue will share a spot with her peers at the Arizona Authors Association table which is hosting at table from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14 on the grounds at the Carnegie Center, 1101 W. Washington Street - Phoenix.  Local and guest authors will autograph their books all day. Free entrance, ample free parking, bargain books, entertainment, children activities, author panels and presentations. For information, visit http://www.azauthors.com

March 24 , 2007
Fountain Hills Book Festival

RuthAnn Hogue will share a spot with her peers at the Arizona Authors Association table from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 on the grounds of the Fountain Hills Library, Outside the front entrance - at Saguaro blvd and La Montana, on the paved circle area - Local authors, book sales, book related products, and literacy-oriented programs. For information, visit http://www.azauthors.com.

February 8, 2007
Sarival Ward Book Club

RuthAnn Hogue will join the Sarival Ward Book Club in Goodyear, Ariz., to share with club members her experiences of what it was like to write"Goodbye, Walter." Host: Crystal Black. For event address or Crystal's contact number email RuthAnn at ruthann@goodbye-walter.com

April 26, 2006
820AM Radio

RuthAnn Hogue will join the radio air waves with Rebecca and Kurt of Wakin' Up with Rebecca & Kurt at 8:30 a.m. April 26 for the show's weekly Bookin It feature. Please join us for this broadcast and be sure to thank the show's hosts for inviting RuthAnn to be a guest. Listen online here: For information call Rebecca at 801-575-7643.

January 20, 2006
Barnes & Noble

RuthAnn Hogue presented "Goodbye, Walter: The Inspiring Story of a Terminal Cancer Patient" with a public reading, question-and-answer session and book signing from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Dana Park Barnes & Noble Store (No. 2143) in Mesa, Ariz. For information contact B&N Customer Relations Manager Donna Powers at crm2143@bn.com or contact the author directly at ruthann@goodbye-walter.com.

November 19, 2005
Barnes & Noble

Store 2211 Happy Valley Towne Center
2501 W. Happy Valley Road in Phoenix
Begins 3 p.m.
CRM Kelly Wise
crm2211@bn.com

November 17, 2005
Brandeis University
National Women's Committee
9:30 a.m. "Breakfast with the Author " Study Group
Tucson Chapter
Skyline Country Club
Brandeis University


November 5, 2005:
Barnes & Noble
Surprise Marketplace
13719 W. Bell Rd.
Beth Wofford-Community Relations Coordinator
Begins 3 p.m.
623-544-4435

MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2005
RuthAnn Hogue has been elected Author of the Month for all Phoenix and Tucson Barnes & Noble stores. Appearance dates at each one are pending.

October 22, 2005:
Barnes & Noble
Book signing at 4 p.m. (Foothills Mall at La Cholla Blvd. and Ina Road)
Store 2804 Tucson West
CRM Gene Durfey crm2804@bn.com

October 1, 2005:
Sam Weller's

Zion Bookstore
254 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Event Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
(801)328-2586
800-333-SAMW
books@samwellers.com
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Link: http://www.samwellers.com

September 10, 2005:
National Federation of Press Women

Annual Conference with 4 p.m. Book Signing
Renaissance by Marriott
515 Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone:  1-206-583-0300
Link: http://www.nfpw.org

September 10, 2005:
Elliott Bay Book Company

101 S. Main St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Event begins: 2 p.m.
206-624-6600
1-800-962-5311
fax:206-903-1601
Link: http://www.elliottbaybook.com/events/sep05/hogue.jsp

August 10-11, 2005:
The LDS Booksellers Convention

South Towne Exposition Center,
9575 South State, Sandy, UT.
Exhibit hours are 9-5:30 Wed & Thurs, 10-4 on Fri.
Link: http://kutv.com/communitycalendar/resources_calendarDayView?date=2005-08-10

Goodbye, Walter is available at the following stores:

Store 2039 Desert Ridge
CRM Erica Ashcroft
crm2039@bn.com

Store 2680 Pima & Shea
CRM Larry Siegel
crm2680@bn.com

Store 2116 Kierland Commons
CRM Barbara Robertson
crm2116@bn.com

Store 2143 Dana Park, Mesa
CRM Matt Oates
crm2143@bn.com

Store 2209 Surprise
CRM Beth Wofford
crm2209@bn.com

Store 2081 Chandler
CRM Paul Pogany
crm2081@bn.com

Store 2212 Gilbert
CRM Shaney
crm2212@bn.com

Store 2892 Tucson East
CRM Andrew Greeley
crm2892@bn.com

Store 2804 Tucson West
CRM Gene Durfey
crm2804@bn.com


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