The Black Squirrel Ball

What’s next?

acaruso7 — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:51:09 +0000

Well, I have taken some time off from promoting and starting to write the next in the Samantha Cummings series, but I’m gearing up again. I’ve joined Sisters In Crime – a group of mystery writers with a New England Chapter where I can network, attend workshops, and learn how to be a better mystery writer. And I also have my next research appointment scheduled for later this month.

I’ll keep you posted on the research and writing process, and ideas are always welcome!

Vote for the Best of the Valley – Vote for the Ball!

acaruso7 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:17:58 +0000

Go to http://www.valleyadvocate.com/ballot/index.cfm?pid=54 to vote for The Black Squirrel Ball as the Best Charity Event! And don’t forget to vote for Tucker’s Restaurant for Best Caterer and VJS Designs for Best Florist.

Recipe featured on Foodie Blog

acaruso7 — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:17:47 +0000

Check out this great foodie blog – featuring the Blueberry Pudding Cake recipe that was the dessert in the book. Recipe is from Delphine Soucie.

http://www.markandlynnarefamished.com/

Holiday Shopping Idea

acaruso7 — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:28:34 +0000

Whether you are a Cyber Monday fanatic or a local small business shopper, The Black Squirrel Ball is a great holiday gift for a cozy mystery reader or a local Westfielder.

Go to http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=the+black+squirrel+ball&page=index&prod=univ&choice=allproducts&query=The+Black+Squirrel+Ball&flag=False&ugrp=1 to purchase a book online, or if you are in the Westfield area, go to Westfield Feed on Union Street or Tucker’s or Coward’s Tree Farm in Southwick, MA.

Book Signings Start Again!

acaruso7 — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:01:01 +0000

I’ll be at the Ware, MA Library on October 27th at 7 pm at 37 Main Street.

I hope to see you there.

More pictures from The Black Squirrel Ball

acaruso7 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:34:16 +0000

Check out these pictures on the Stanley Park website.

http://www.stanleypark.org/gallery/black-squirrel-ball-evening-pictures-august-27-2010

The Black Squirrel Ball – the event has come and gone

acaruso7 — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:39:57 +0000

The Black st Squirrel Ball at Stanley Park took place on Friday, August 27th, 2010, and it was all I could have imagined and more. The decorations, designed by Val Vassos of VJS Designs in Westfield, MA, were just as I described in the book, and Tucker’s Restaurant recreated the food to a “T.”

Here are just a few pictures; when I have more, I will post them.

If you weren’t able to attend the Ball, but you’d like to be part of the biggest fundraiser this year for Stanley Park, go to www.stanleypark.org to support the Park.

I’m featured on The Indie Spotlight

acaruso7 — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:13:52 +0000

Check out this link to The Indie Spotlight, a website for independent authors – like me!

http://www.theindiespotlight.com/?p=2404

The “Ball” is rolling along

acaruso7 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:41:28 +0000

Invitations are out, and sponsorships and auction items are coming in, but your help and support is needed to make this event a huge success.

Check out the Stanley Park website for more information for this exciting event to be held at the park on August 27th. www.stanleypark.org

I hope to see you there.

Update from June

acaruso7 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:46:55 +0000

It has been a busy month. Plans for the ball are underway, and there have been a few book signings

As the chairperson of the Black Squirrel Ball which will be held on August 27th at Stanley Park, I’ve been working with the staff and volunteer committee to coordinate the details for a successful event. If you are interested in attending, email me your name and address and I will send it along to the park to be added to the invitation list mailing. Sponsors and auction donors are needed, too. Funds raised will help defray costs for improvements to the caterer kitchen in the pavilion. Come dance to the tunes of Brass Attack and enjoy a wonderful meal to be catered by Tucker’s.

Book signings were a little slow in April and May, but I had two great events in June. One was at the Kent Memorial Library in Suffield, CT sponsored by the Suffield branch of Webster Bank. They even provided cupcakes with the artwork of the book cover. Everyone loved them! Lois from the library did a lovely job organizing the event.

I was at Westfield Feed at the end of June. Although I didn’t sell nearly as many books in June as I did at their event prior to Christmas, I did meet many people who had already read the book and told me how much they enjoyed it. It was certainly an opportunity to share details of the ball to the book fans.

And I was recently interviewed by Mayor Dan Knapik for his cable access show. It will run through July and August.

Interview at Stanley Park