Former kindergarten teacher Doss Margiotta will be signing copies of her book, “Molly Green Loves Worms” at the Oak Bend branch of the St. Louis County Public Library on Dec. 15.
Four local authors, including two from Sunset Hills, will be signing books at the Gravois Bluffs Walgreens in Fenton this Saturday.
Four local authors, including two from Sunset Hills, will be signing books at the Gravois Bluffs Walgreens in Fenton this Saturday.
A South County author has established a literary partnership with a nearby Walgreen's, and the store manager said their effort could set a regional trend. Sandie Grassino, who recently published a book on Sunset Hills history, was introduced to Fenton Walgreens manager Lou Wachowe through a distributor at Arcadia Publishing. The store hosted a book signing for Grassino in August, which Wachowe said was a great success for both parties--so much so that he decided to organize a multi-author event. These are the first events of this type at a St. Louis Walgreens, Wachowe said. Four local romance writers will be at the store on Saturday morning, representing one of the store's more frequently sold genres. Wachowe said it's an opportunity for…
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The coffee shop and gelato cafe on Lindbergh Boulevard has a September packed with art and literary events. They're also trying their hand at hosting a speed dating night.
A Sunset Hills coffee shop offers a gathering space for those who want to skip the bar scene for an evening or two. Wired Coffee employee Savage Laxton said the shop's evening hours under its previous owner were inconsistent at best. Customers got used to the idea of driving by to see if it was open, and more often than not, probably resorted to their back-up choice. Current owner Sue Hamer took over the space late last year and has since been working with her staff to encourage evening visits from customers. They boast board games, a cozy fireplace, space for small and large meet-ups alike, and a selection of wine and microbrews. But expect Wired to begin offering a bevy of public events for patrons of all interests, from gaming nights to…
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Local author Sandie Grassino gives insight into preparing the book for release July 23.
After growing up in Sunset Hills and being a life-long South County resident, Sandie Grassino has found herself a calling to be a storyteller. From teaching English, theatre and creative writing at Northwest High School to being a member of the Sunset Hills Historical Society, Grassino's latest form of storytelling is in paper form. Images in America: Sunset Hills is set for release July 23, joining her other book Images in America: Jefferson Barracks on bookstore shelves in Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, the Book House on Manchester and Amazon.com. "This is a multi-generational book," Grassino said, flipping through the photo-filled pages of the nine chapter compilation. "Hopefully people will see a picture and think, 'Oh, yeah, I remember …
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