BookPeople Hosts Third Annual Dalton Gang Reading

July 10, 2009

The Dalton Gang is back again for the Third Annual Dalton Gang Reading hosted by BookPeople (603 N. Lamar). Escape the Austin heatwave and join us for a literary treat showcasing seven talented Austin authors on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m..

The evening includes the poetry of Lyman Grant (The Road Home) and W. Joe Hoppe (Galvanized); the Grimm-inspired tales from Ric Williams (Woman in the Tower); the refreshing and incisive fiction crafted by Robert Stikmanz (Sleeper Awakes), Gary Kent’s unbelievable, yet all true, reminiscences of the indie film revolution (Shadows & Light); a jolt of inspiration and motivation from the SOAPBOX® Queen herself, Kimberlie Dykeman (Pure Soapbox); and the always hilarious and entertaining Les McGehee (Plays Well With Others).

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Midpoint Blogs About Shadows & Light

July 1, 2009

Our distributor Midpoint Trade Books highlighted our forthcoming title Shadows & Light by Gary Kent on their blog, Pressing Digressions. Read the post here!

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Award-Winning Poet Delivers Metaphysical Novel

May 6, 2009

On Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m., Dalton Publishing and Book People (603 N. Lamar) host the official book release and signing for award-winning poet Richard Lance Williams’ debut novel Woman in the Tower: Stories for the Wounded Child. The musical stylings of Les McGehee will liven the celebration and Organic Iced Tea provided by Cafe Caffeine will be served.

Williams’ novel is a journey of fantasy, self-exploration, and renewal. An unnamed man is overtaken by confusion and uncertainty and finds himself on the brink of self-destruction when a knowing presence enters his life and guides him through the darkness with comfort of a most unexpected nature. Woman in the Tower celebrates the transformative powers of fables, exhibiting the effect these stories can have on all of us in times of crisis.

The arc of the tales not only displays a way into the recesses of the human psyche, but also explores the nature of fables, revealing them to be more than simple lessons for naive children in a dangerous world. They are scripts for how we live our interior and exterior lives and a lens through which we view the lives of others. We each have a tale we tell ourselves. Are you a princess or a scullery maid, the lost little girl or the enchanted queen? Are you willing to tell yourself another story? Are you willing to enter the world of the Woman in the Tower?

Who: Richard Lance Williams
What: Book release for Woman in the Tower
Where: BookPeople (603 N. Lamar)
When: Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m.

Advance Praise for Woman in the Tower:
“Richard Lance Williams has written a story sequence which bows to Grimm tales without imitating them. They have the same breadth of the Grimm’s great ‘household’ collection and are crammed with the best kind of Jungian imagery. Mr. Williams’ prose has all the sparkle of a fine fairy-tale and he has a sharp, original imagination.”
-Michael Moorcock, Nebula Award-Winning author of Behold the Man

“All we know comes from the stories we tell and the stories we are wise enough to hear. Ric Williams uses narrative as the most subtle of knives where a wise heart can peel away its own onion layers and moonlight words can stitch them up again. This novel is about Story herself, healing, erotic, sustaining.”
-Don Webb, author of When They Came

“This debut novel from accomplished poet Ric Williams channels his familiar voice-oracular, effusive, and playful as a fresh spring that’s come a long way underground. Ric dives into the darkness fearlessly, a shaman on a busman’s holiday, and it’s both a pleasure and an adventure to go along for the ride.”
-Zara Houshmand, author of A Mirror Garden

“Having the courage to choose a story over certainty becomes easier after reading Woman in the Tower. Stories are gestures to lift the veil of the apparent world so we might see the unadorned reality beneath it. With a prose style both punchy and profound, Williams is a master at lifting the veil.”
-Dennis Patrick Slattery, author of The Wounded Body

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Get On Board The Dalton Gangway!

February 19, 2009

Chances are you’re familiar with social networks like Facebook and MySpace that have revolutionized cyberspace in recent years. These and other online communities provide users with a great way to share and stay connected from anywhere in the world. However, massive in size and scope, these sites aren’t tailor-made for the needs of small presses and businesses. But now, thanks to Ning.com, Dalton Publishing has a social network of our very own!

Introducing The Dalton Gangway, the new social network for Dalton Publishing authors, fans, and the rest of The Dalton Gang! Here, authors can share marketing information and PR strategies, organize events, and much more! Ning’s intuitive and flexible design allows us to organize The Dalton Gangway around our specific interests, by customizing the visual design, choice of features, and member data. Once you join the network you can publicize upcoming events, write blog entries, post photos and other multimedia, and discuss all the latest Dalton going-ons!

The Dalton Gangway is live now! Sign up here!

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Joe O’Connell Featured in Austin Monthly

February 18, 2009

Joe O’Connell, author of local #1 best-seller Evacuation Plan, a novel from the hospice, is Austin Monthly’s “Read” pick for February. The spotlight article discusses Joe’s inspiration behind writing Evacuation Plan, his personal influences, and his plans for the future. The issue is on newsstands now at Austin’s own BookPeople and Waterloo Records, Whole Foods, Central Market, and H-E-B.

Evacuation Plan has enjoyed great success since its July 2007 release, garnering considerable praise and quickly becoming a centerpiece for a number of events. Recently, the book was a finalist for the Violet Crown Book Award, given out annually by the Writers’ League of Texas. Joe has many events scheduled for 2009!

Read the article here…

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The World’s Most Dangerous Improv

January 26, 2009

Dalton Publishing funny man Les McGehee (Plays Well With Others) teams up with Owen Egerton (How Best to Avoid Dying) and the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown tonight to present The World’s Most Dangerous Improv. The show, conceived by improv genius McGehee, highlights the cream of the local improv crop and special guests from TV and film on one stage for a night of comedic challenges that include “Oxygen Deprivation,” “Mousetrap,” and “Swinging Pendulum Of Death.” Megan Flynn (GirlsGirlsGirls!, ComedySportz) will join McGehee and Egerton.

The show is tonight, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (320 E Sixth St.)

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The Dalton Gang Keeps Austin Bizarre

December 8, 2008

The Dalton Gang is jump-starting the holiday season by taking part in the 2nd annual Keep Austin Bizarre Christmas Bazaar held at the Palmer Events Center on the shore of Lake Austin. The twelve day extravaganza runs from Friday, December 12 through Tuesday, December 23, and features over 100 local artists and retailers, among others. This event truly is an Austin original!

Dalton Publishing author Robert Stikmanz (The Hidden Lands of Nod series) has secured a section of a table with Austinite Denniger Bolton, author of the B.B. Rivers mystery triology (Javelina Press), for December 13-15, 19-22. We are thrilled to be part of such a wonderful affair! Throughout the duration of this holiday event, a selection of our authors will join Rob to sell and sign their books and other products, as well as the entire Dalton catalog.

See below for a complete Dalton Publishing author appearance schedule:

Saturday, December 13
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Les McGehee
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Joe O’ Connell

Sunday, December 14
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Kimberlie Dykeman
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Joe O’ Connell

Monday, December 15
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: TBD
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Kimberlie Dykeman

Thursday, December 18
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Kimberlie Dykeman

Friday, December 19
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Joe O’ Connell
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Les McGehee

Saturday, December 20
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Les McGehee
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Joe O’ Connell

Sunday, December 21
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Kimberlie Dykeman
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: TBD

Monday, December 22
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: TBD
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: TBD
11 a.m.-11 p.m.: Kimberlie Dykeman

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Many Upcoming Events Slated for Kimberlie Dykeman

November 5, 2008

Renowned lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, and author Kimberlie Dykeman is a very busy woman! The author of the highly praised book, Pure Soapbox, will be hitting the road over the next few weeks promoting her book, meeting with readers, and offering her own special brand of inspiration.

November 8, 3pm
Book signing at Hastings Entertainment in Round Rock, TX (2200 IH-35 South)

November 10, 9:25am CST
Interview on Cecil Forte’s Blog Talk Radio program, “Who You Calling Old?!”

November 11, 2008
3rd shoot for ShelfLife.tv at AMS Studios in Austin, TX

November 12, 11:30am-1pm
Speaker at the American Women in Radio & Television Austin chapter “Assisting Success” Luncheon at the Austin Women’s Club

November 12, 9:05pm CST
Interview on Blog Talk Radio, “A Cognizant Life Radio Show” with host Mynde Mayfield

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Joe O’Connell and Owen Egerton Represent The Dalton Gang at Texas Book Fest ‘08

October 27, 2008

Two very special Dalton authors, Joe M. O’Connell and Owen Egerton, will take part in the festivities of Texas Book Festival 2008! Beginning this Saturday, November 1, with events scheduled throughout the weekend, the Texas Book Festival is a celebration and exhibition of the best published works the Lone Star State has to offer.

Joe O’Connell will be on-site as he is a finalist for the Writers’ League of Texas Violet Crown Book Award in Fiction. The WLT will announce this year’s winner in the State Capitol Building at 3pm on Saturday, November 1. O’Connell has earned this honor for his best-selling novel Evacuation Plan. The Violet Crown Award honors outstanding published books written by members of the Writers’ League of Texas. It is presented annually in the following categories: fiction, nonfiction, literary prose & poetry.

Congratulations for this achievement, Joe! We’re still rooting for you!

On Sunday, November 2, Owen Egerton will moderate a panel discussion on adolescence-themed literature entitled “The Worst Years of Your Life: Writing about Adolescence.” This event comes as part of the 2008 Texas Book Festival and is hosted by the Austin Bat Cave (1807 W. 11th St.), where the event will occur. Open and free to the public, the discussion will get underway at 8pm. Owen will guide the evening’s discussion of angst, depression, growing pains, and all other things that makes growing up so hard. The panelists will discuss what makes writing about adolescence such a unique and challenging undertaking.

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The Dalton Gang Welcomes Michael Gilmore

August 26, 2008

Please join us at BookPeople on Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm as we welcome long-time Austin poet Michael Gilmore into the ever atypical and ingenious Dalton Gang at the release party and booksigning for Restless Astronomy.

His first collection of poetry in over two decades, Restless Astronomy includes older, previously published poems as well as new, intensely incisive pieces. Ranging expansive topics, the poems cover love and loss, past relationships, the passing of heroes, parenting, and encounters with the world from Chinese cafés to Russian poet icons.

Michael Gilmore has rounded the globe in his lifetime, and his residency in such varying locales has created a background of diverse experience and an international palate, which both lend to molding his poetry. Restless Astronomy has recently received attention from Texas Poet Laureate Larry D. Thomas who brings to light that “Each page of this daring collection of poems smolders before our eyes, lucent with love and erudition.”

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