John Gaudioso is a popular Sun Lakes author of children’s stories, ‘The Smoky Series.’ Its main character is Smoky and friends Buddy, a fellow mutt, and Macaroni, a very independent cat. John returns to his passion, authoring Uptown Not, his fourth in The Smoky Series. In Uptown Not, John veers from previous Smoky stories slightly.…
Tag: writing
Community News, July 2022
Resident Author: Local Author Releases Her Latest Book
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Night Flight to Paris, available on Amazon. This story follows Sophie Jones, a young woman ready to travel to Paris with her friend Ellie. At the last minute, Ellie is unable to make the trip, and Sophie is apprehensive but decides she…
Community News, September 2021
Local Author Publishes New Book, Love at the Ranch
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book Love at the Ranch, available on Amazon. This story follows the characters Cassandra Markham and Jake “Running Horse” Kelly. When they first met, Cassandra was married to a tyrant. Following his death, the two reconnected, but will Cassie’s troubled past prevent future…
Community News, May 2020
Resident Authors
SunBird Resident Writes Book Mona Abel Minnesota resident Mona Meittunen Abel recently published her third cookbook, Let’s Party. It has great party recipes and beverages, plus a lot of silliness. “We need to laugh more,” stated Abel. Minneapolis TV talk show host Jason from The Jason Show wants Mona on his show. He stated he has…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Writing class update
Starting Wednesday, November 4, a new class will start helping residents that would like to get pointers on writing. We have four experienced authors who are willing to help out – Irene Coatta, Art Norby, Ron Wick and Gene Gulliver. The class will meet every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Room. Any resident…