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Long Island Authors and Writers Society Presents The Story Behind the Story at Hofstra University
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631-369-0063
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Long Island Authors and Writers Society Presents The Story Behind the Story at Hofstra University
Three Long Island Authors will talk about their influences in writing their books.
Hempstead, NY, USA (September 8, 2014) -- Three members of LIAWS (Long Island
Authors and Writers Society) will take to the stage at Hoftsra University's Guthart Cultural
Center Theater and deliver their story about what led them to write their respective books.
It takes place on Wednesday September 17, 2014, 7:00 PM and is part of the organization's ongoing workshops on the craft of writing that take place throughout Long
Island. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation.
Authors Mary Beth Czubay, Yvonne Capitelli , and Tom Gahan are the presenters for Long
Island Authors and Writers Society's inaugural Story Behind the Story presentation.
Mary Beth Czubay shares the story of what inspired her to write her book,
Easy Out On Third-Raising A Child With Special Needs. She will take the audience on an uplifting and inspirational journey of what it is like to try to live an ordinary life while facing extraordinary circumstances on a daily basis and overcoming obstacles.
Yvonne Capitelli envisioned writing children's books while growing up on
Long Island, NY. She achieved her dream, wrote Daria Rose and the Day
She Chose, and became a ten-time award winning children's author. She was inspired by her daughter to start writing positive character building books that motivate children to make good choices, be determined, and take control of their own happiness. Capitelli is also a children's motivational speaker.
Notable eastern Long Island resident Tom Gahan is the author of
Harmony Bay, a well-received novel that became required reading at several high-schools. His premiere novel earned him a place on an international list of authors -- "Writers You Should Get to Know." He has

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