Friday, March 18, 2011

Springtime Here In Iowa

Can't wait to start planting flowers again!     This is home, and the inspiration for my books.

New Book CLOSET COBWEBS of CRAWFORD COUNTY in process.

The new book is coming along, but I still have a lot of work to do.    I hope to have it completed later this summer.   
Program schedule about the books;
April 28, 2011 - Presbyterian Church - Denison
May 18th, 2011 - Christian Women's Club - Denison
May 17th, 2011 - Omaha Book Club - Omaha, NE
March 18, 2011 - Friday Club - Denison
October 22, 2010 - Retired School Personnel Assoc - Denison
July, 2010 - Rotary Club - Dension

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

NEW BOOK, NEW TITLE, and YOU can be a part of it!!!!

Please read further in this blog to see how YOU can be a part of the book "CLOSET COBWEBS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY".     Be sure to hit the "older posts" icon at the bottom of each page to continue reading the blog.

The  pictures were taken on JULY 20th, 2010 at KMTV television studio in Omaha Nebraska when I was a guest on the Midday program with Sheila Brummer (Sheila is also the producer of the program).   The program was about my book(s), Silk Stocking Row and Closet Cobwebs of Crawford County. 

Sunday, July 18, 2010

CLOSET COBWEBS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY

I want this to be a book of TRUE memories (stories) that will live on. For more information read further in this blog. Be sure to hit the "OLDER POST" icon at the end of each page to continue in the blog.

Memories can be from 1880 through the 1960's.

If you want more information, please call me at 712 263 2540.

Thank you so very much.

Monday, July 12, 2010

EXTENDING YEARS........

I am extending the YEARS to be included in this book to this .....
1880's through 1960! Join in the fun. Read more about the book in following pages of my blog - just keep clicking "older post". Thanks for looking. Suzi

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

A NEW BOOK

June 2010 ............
I'm tackling another book to promote our county history a bit further. Our county (especially Denison with the abundance of large homes that once were elegant and well thought of) is a gold mine. If we allow our past memories to dwindle, our roots will become weak and soon our heritage in this rich countryside will be gone. Through books and education, perhaps the generations to follow us will recognize the joys, tears and hard work that went into the land that we so fondly call home - Crawford County Iowa.

Please consider joining me in this venture - I appreciate your support and prayers with yet another book about to be born. Suzi Barnes

BE PART OF TELLING THE STORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY IN THE NEW BOOK "CLOSET COBWEBS IN CRAWFORD COUNTY". Here are the guidelines......

SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO DESCRIBING EVENTS OR LIFE OCCURRING BETWEEN 1880 through the 1960's.

1. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST - SEND TO SUZI BARNES, P.O. BOX 246, DENISON, IOWA 51442 OR DROP THEM OFF AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY, 407 NORTH MAIN ST, DENISON - PHONE 712-263-2540. E-MAIL suzijim@frontiernet.net

2. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TYPE WRITTEN. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM CALL ME. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER OR IT WILL NOT BE PRINTED.

3. TYPED SUBMISSIONS CAN ONLY BE TWO PAGES. THE PAGE SIZE WILL BE 6X9" (THE SAME SIZE AS MY SILK STOCKING ROW BOOK).

4. PICTURES ARE VERY WELCOME. WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVENTS, BUSINESS STORES, OLD SCHOOLS, FARMING, ORGANIZATIONS, OLD CHURCHES, ETC. PICTURES MUST BE IDENTIFIED AS TO THE LOCATION AND APPROX DATE AND NAMES OF PEOPLE IN THE PICTURES.

5. STORIES (OR TALES) FROM MEMORIES OF YOUR GREAT GRANDPARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS OR YOURSELF INCLUDE .... CHAUTAUQUA MEMORIES, BARN DANCES, HOMEMADE HOOCH, GAY 90'S PARTIES, BALLROOMS IN PRIVATE HOMES, HORSE & BUGGY TALES, GYPSIES, FARMING IN EARLY DAYS, TRAIN TRAVEL, EMPLOYMENT, PUMPKIN VINE RAILROAD, QUILTING, COOKING, ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSES, CHURCHES, SUMMER KITCHENS, OUT HOUSES,WAR TIME,FARMERS HOLIDAY, ENTERTAINING FAMILY/FRIENDS, GOING TO TOWN TO SHOP, SATURDAY NIGHTS. NAME PEOPLE, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, RELATIVES, GOSSIP OF THE TIME, PARTY LINE TELEPHONES, MAIL DELIVERY, GROCERY DELIVERY, ICE WAGONS ETC.... THE TWO PAGES ARE YOURS TO WALK BACK THROUGH MEMORY LANE - GO FOR IT!!! WHATEVER YOU WRITE WILL BE PRINTED AS YOU WRITE IT! (UNLESS THE WORDS GET TOO OFF COLOR).

6. IF YOU WANT THE PICTURES RETURNED SEND A SELF ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE ALONG WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. OR....YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY.

7. BONUS TO YOU .....IF YOU SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE BOOK, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 30% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME. IF YOU SUBMIT PICTURES, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 50% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME.

I will continue to post updates on this blog about the book, so if you are interested you may follow along on this journey.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

There MIGHT be another book in the air!......

There might be another book in the air........but this time concentrating on a bit larger area than just Denison and maybe some personal tale's from individuals who have closet cobwebs to share. teehee (: How's that for a hint.... (just teasing). I think it might be worth pursuing though. Food for thought, huh!