Yankees' coach to hold book signing at Invictus Theater in Seymour

The Invictus Theater is located on the campus of Contractor Nation, 33 Progress Ave., Seymour.

Tickets for the event are $5 a person, which can be used as a credit towards the purchase of Coach Dana’s book - only one ticket may be applied to each book. Books presented for signing must be purchased at the event from Written Words Bookstore.

Tickets may be purchased by contacting Written Words Bookstore, 203-944-0400 or dorothy@writtenwordsbookstore.com.

This event is sponsored by Contractor Nation. Founded by Larry Janesky of Connecticut Basement Systems in 1990, Contractor Nation aims to equip contractors in the home improvement industry with the resources and support they need to deliver consistently positive results to customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Written Words Bookstore has been serving the book needs of Shelton and its surrounding communities since 2007. 
Formerly downtown on Howe Avenue, Written Words decided in 2018 to take a different approach in conducting business by removing its sales floor and focus on personalized book delivery service.

Novelist to join discussion via Skype at Written Words Bookstore in Shelton

SHELTON - An author event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Written Words Bookstore, 415 Howe Ave. 
The novel to be discussed is The Widow's War. 

For information call the store, 203-944-0400.

Newsletter: Salvation Army in Ansonia, puzzle contest in Shelton, more

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features the Salvation Army Greater Valley's food pantry in Ansonia, a watercolor workshop at E Street Gallery in Derby, more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host puzzle competition

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415 Howe Avenue • Suite 888 • Shelton • CT 06484

Our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition is Back!!!

Saturday • 04/28/2018 • 2:00pm-5:00pm

Since last year's success, folks have been contacting us to find out when it's going to happen again. Well, wait no more! Because it's here and it's bigger and better!!! 4-person teams (age 12 and older), less time (three hours instead of four), $60.00 registration fee per team. The top three teams that complete a 500-piece puzzle within the allotted time frame first wins! Prizes will be awarded.

Competition Sponsor: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company

Cobble Hill Puzzle Company returned this year as our main sponsor and we couldn't be happier!!! Cobble Hill puzzles are of superior quality, featuring linen textured paper and premium grade blue board. Made in the U.S.A.

Co-Sponsor: 415 Howe Ave.

415 Howe Avenue (aka the Conti building) is home to an eclectic mix of small businesses and artisans. Its latest offering is a hip and cozy co-working space called "Industry". A historic brick building, it is easily accessible from the highway located right in the heart of downtown Shelton.

Space is limited so don't wait! (We had to turn some disappointed folks away last year.) Get your team mates together and register today!!!

Spooky story author to read book at Written Words Bookstore in Shelton

SHELTON - Creaky floorboards. Creepy basements. Hairy spiders. Salami in the vegetable crisper. 
Oh, the horror! 

Author Hal Johnson knows how to spin some delicious hair-raising yarns and he will be at Written Words Bookstore Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a reading and signing of his book, Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods: 20 Chilling Tales from the Wilderness (Workman Publishing • 2015).

Hal Johnson

Perfect for kids ages 9 and up, Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods tells of the snoligoster, who feeds on the shadows of its victims, the whirling whimpus, who once laid low an entire Boy Scout troop, and the hoop snake, who can chase prey at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour and then, with one sting of its venomous tail, cause it to turn purple, swell up, and - alas - die.

The spine-chilling stories are narrated by one of the last surviving cryptozoologists, and are best enjoyed…...um, at a local independent bookstore with bright lights and lots of people around. If you dare.

The event is free and open to the public. 

Books presented for signing must be purchased at the event from Written Words Bookstore.

Three Bridges Coffeehouse is going to help put kids in the mood prior to the author event with sugar cookie decorating and a cup of hot chocolate or cider! The session will run from 4-5:30 p.m. 
Cost is $5 per person. Must RSVP by sending an e-mail to info@3bcoffee.net on or before Oct. 19. 

Written Words Bookstore and Three Bridges Coffeehouse are located inside the Conti building at 415 Howe Ave.


This is a press release from Written Words Bookstore.

Book discussion slated Monday at Written Words in Shelton

SHELTON - A R.I.S.E. (Read Inspire Share Empower) book discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Written Words Books & Gifts store, 415 Howe Ave.

R.I.S.E. discussion meets every other month on the second Monday.
This month’s discussion about Everybody Writes by Ann Handley will be facilitated by Shelton resident Kayleigh Apicerno.

The book is a go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication. It can be purchased at Written Words.

Members rotate in selecting our reads and leading the discussion, and whoever is leading brings a bottle of wine to sip with the group. Members are committed to supporting and learning from each other so that we can “RISE” together, personally and professionally. New members are always welcome.

The event is free.

This is a press release from Written Words Bookstore. 

Newsletter highlights Shelton veteran's slideshow at bookstore

Dear readers,

Sharing link here to our latest Valley Voice.

Since Ralph and I were under the weather all week we only had enough energy to produce one newsletter. It features a story about Guy Beardsley, a Shelton native who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Happy reading,

Patti 

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host author talk

SHELTON - Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful daughter, Rosemary, attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters. 

Yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded by her powerful and glamorous family. 

In Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, author and historian Kate Clifford Larson uses newly uncovered sources to bring Rosemary Kennedy’s story to light. 

Young Rosemary comes alive as a sweet, lively girl adored by her siblings. But Larson also reveals the often desperate and duplicitous arrangements the Kennedys made to keep her away from home as she became increasingly difficult in her early twenties, culminating in Joe’s decision to have Rosemary lobotomized at age 23 and the family’s complicity in keeping the secret. Only years later did the Kennedy siblings begin to understand what had happened to Rosemary, which inspired them to direct government attention and resources to the plight of the developmentally and mentally disabled, transforming the lives of millions. 

Larson will be at Written Words Bookstore, 415 Howe Ave. at 2 p.m. April 23 for an appearance and signing of her book, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter (Mariner Books • 2015).

The event is free and open to the public. Books presented for signing must be purchased at the event from Written Words Bookstore. 

For more information, contact 203-944-0400.

This is a press release from Dorothy Sim-Broder, owner, Written Words Bookstore.

Shelton veteran shares his experiences in Korean, Vietnam wars

Army Lt. Col. Guy Beardsley, Ret. speaks Saturday at Written Words Bookstore in Shelton. He offered an interesting presentation featuring photos from his time in South Korea in the 50s and South Vietnam in the 60s.


Stay tuned for more in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host veteran's talk Saturday

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Sat • 04/01/2017 1:00pm
 Lieutenant Colonel Guy Beardsley, USA, Retired, will be here to discuss his experiences in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Open to the public!

Love puzzles? Contest at Shelton's Written Words bookstore is for you

Shelton bookstore to host Chinese New Year celebration

SHELTON - Kids ages 5-10 are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Written Words Bookstore, 415 Howe Ave. (in the Conti Building).
Chinese New Year is Feb. 8.


The program will include stories, crafts, and snacks! 
Learn about Chinese New Year customs and help welcome the Year of the Monkey. 

The event will feature special guest storyteller Evelyn North of Derby, creator of The Shapels.

Cost is $15 per child. Registration and pre-payment are required. 
Group size is limited. 
Call the store at 203-944-0400, or stop in to register.