The Winter, 2010 Edition of "Southern Oregon Magazine" recommends "The
Bag Lady War" as one of the ten best reads of the season.
- Again, on December 7, 2011, Carol enjoyed the spirited gala at the capitol building in Salem, Oregon, where the holiday spirit abounded. Oregon artists of all kinds presented their wares while enjoying the carolers and choirs and tasty goodies along with the crowd amid the many lighted Christmas trees and colorful poinsettias. And again, "The Bag Lady War" sold well, although she was scolded by those who hoped to find the sequel, "Lightly Dusted Crow." Thus encouraged, she's back at it, finishing the Bag Ladies' next adventure, and hoping to present it by next Christmas.
- A fun-filled review of "The Bag Lady War" with the BRAGG (Book Readers and Gourmet Group) book club in Modesto, California, on June 7th, 2011. Dinner was a tasty recap of the menus from the book, including meatloaf, fried chicken, baked beans, dill bread, lemon meringue pie, berry cobbler and chocolate chip cookies - with lots of lemonade, coffee and tea!
- Carol addressed the ladies of the Antelope Social Club on Feb. 18, 2011, in Eagle Point, Oregon. The group was organized over 100 years ago, and has become far more than just a book club, but a charitable organization as well.
- December 8, 2010 - Carol was one of twelve Oregon authors invited to sign their books at the well-attended gala Holiday Open House in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, along with state Attorney General John Kroger and former Governor Barbara Roberts. The spirit of Christmas filled the air, with carolers, choirs, and a brass ensemble. Colorful poinsettias and lighted Christmas trees were everywhere - including a giant Noble fir in the rotunda surrounded by a replica village of historic Salem and an A.C. Gilbert train. Refreshments flowed, spirits were bright - and books flew out the door!
- November 20, 2010 - Ashland Springs Hotel in Ashland, Oregon, again hosted the bustling Southern Oregon Author and Book Fair. Carol with fellow writer and assistant Book Fair organizer, David Churchman.
- Carol and Ruth Wire, screenwriter for "The Bag Lady War" (back row, far right) were guests on October 21, 2010, at Mady's Bookclub's review of the book in Northridge, California.
- On April 22, 2010, Carol was honored to be invited to the "Women of Intellect" gathering in Medford, Oregon, for a discussion of her book, "The Bag Lady War."
- The Sun Oaks Book Club enjoys an evening with Carol and "The Bag
Lady War" on February 16th, 2010, in Medford, Oregon.
- November, 2009: "The Bag Lady War" makes a return engagement
at the annual Book and Author Fair at the Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland,
Oregon.
- The Mystery Writers' Roundtable has asked Carol to be guest speaker at
their monthly meeting September 15th, 2009, 2:00, in the Meyer Community
Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Jackson County Library.
- iUniverse has invited Carol to showcase and sign her book, "The
Bag Lady War," at the AARP 2009 National
Event & Expo, “Vegas@50+”, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, October
22 – 24, 2009, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, “where
the party never stops.”
- Carol will present “The Bag Lady War” at the Southern
Oregon Book and Author Fair from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the ballroom and conservatory
of the historic Ashland Springs Hotel on November 21, 2009.
- Carol’s interview with RVTV is airing during August, 2009 at 9:00 PM every
Friday night, cable 15. It can also be seen as a webcast at RogueTV.org and on YouTube.
- On July 15th, 2009, Bloomsbury Bookclub #99 in Ashland reviewed and enjoyed "The
Bag Lady War."
- The O'Brien Mountain Friends of Lakehead, CA will dress in green for
their St. Patrick's Day review of "The Bag Lady War" on March
17th, 2009.
- Carol welcomed readers to her book-signing at Barnes and Noble in Medford
on Friday, Feb. 6th, 2009.
- "The Bag Lady War" is the book of the month for the LKBC book
club in Pleasanton, CA. on January 6, 2009.
- Rogue Reader's #2 Book Club Selects "The Bag Lady War" as their book
for December 2008!
- The Los Gatos Cats book club of Los Gatos, CA., chooses "The Bag
Lady War" for review November 19, 2008.
- Carol will be featuring "The Bag Lady War" at the Southern
Oregon Writers' Book and Author Fair at the Ashland Springs Hotel in Ashland,
OR, on November 15th, 2008.
- Book Lovers of the Upper Rogue will review "The Bag Lady War" at
their meeting in November 2008!
- AAUW Daybooks of Ashland chooses "The Bag Lady War" for review
in October 2008!
- Ashland's Newcomer's #28 Book Club Features "The Bag Lady War" for September 2008!
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