I was expecting that a new children's book would be coming out from one Tom Angleberger of Christiansburg, Va. But, in all actuality that book "The Qwikpick Adventure Society" is being penned by Sam Riddleberger? As it turns out, Riddlebereger is Angleberger. Hopefully, the book will be less confusing for the kids!
Tom/Sam is a good friend of mine. He also writes a weekly column for "The Roanoke Times" which appears in both print and online form on Fridays. Tom's wife Cece Bell has written many "Sock Monkey" children's book under her actual name.
I suppose if/when I become a writer I could write under a pen name too. I have several which come to mind. Agop Haznovarian would have to my top choice. And, my second choice would have to be Zorba Mitsotakis..........of course, those of you who know I am half-Turkish might actually get that joke!
There will be a book signing at Ram's Head Bookstore in Roanoke on May 12.
I was asking myself who I could get this book for since I don't have kids myself. My mother suggested by cousin Mike Dawkins' son Nicholas. I hope to be there for Tom, but I am wondering which name he'll use for his autograph!
For more info on Tom/Sam's book:
http://www.qwickpickpapers.com
For more info on Cece Bell:
Tom's column can be found on Fridays at:
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