Renee Hand

I will be at Hemlock Elementary talking about my Joe-Joe Nut Series and Crypto-Capers Series on March 1st. March is the beginning of reading month. I'm kicking it off right with a wonderful school visit to Hemlock. More school visits coming up this week. I will be keeping everyone posted.

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Hello Everyone,

I am going to be on The Author's Show with Don McCauley on December 21st to talk about my Crypto-Capers Series which is perfect for children 8 and up. Feel free to check it out and learn more about me and my new series. The link is http://www.theauthorsshow.com, also check out my website at www.reneeahand.com and blog.

Thanks

Renee Hand

www.reneeahand.com

http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com

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I am going to be at Chesaning Middle School for their 26th annual Chesaning Music Boosters Christmas Art and Crafts Show, which is going to be held on November 27th and 28th. The show will be in two areas, Chesaning Middle School at 431 N. 4th street and the High School 850N. 4th street. The show times are Friday 10-5pm and Saturday 10-4pm. I look forward to seeing you there for great holiday shopping. I will be signing my children's mystery series, which makes great gifts for the holidays.

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Saturday November 21st is going to be a busy day for me. Starting from 9am-3pm, I will be at the MBT Expo Center at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Monroe Michigan for their Craft Show signing my Crypto-Capers Series. From 4-6pm I am going to be at Barnes and Nobles in Ann Arbor also signing my children's series. Please stop by and say hello and get your copies of the series.

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Come and join me at Cross Roads Village in Flint Michigan for Ladies Night Out. I will be signing all three of my children's books. 

Shopping and a Sneak Peek at Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic

Monday, November 16, 2009

Time: 5 – 9 pm • Cost: $5

Come and experience Ladies’ Night Out for a shopping experience that cannot be duplicated in a mall or big box store! Your shopping experience will take you throughout the Village to experience:

• Food samples

• Free ride on the 1912 Parker Carousel

• Demonstrations

• Free gifts

• Craft demonstrations

• Free and low cost make-it-and-take-it craft projects

• Reindeer photo opportunity

Admission is just $5.00 (per person for all ages)

AND, if you spend $25.00 or more in one of their stores, they will apply that $5.00 toward your purchase (does not include tax).

More information can be found at http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/christmas_LNO.htm

Directions:

Visitors coming from the North, head south on I-75/US-23 toward Flint. Merge onto I-475 exit 125 toward downtown Flint. Take the Saginaw Street exit 13 toward Mt. Morris. Turn left onto N. Saginaw. Proceed 1/4 mile morth to the corner of Saginaw and Stanley Road, turn right. Take Stanley Road 2 miles to Bray Road. Turn right on Bray Road; Village is 1/2 mile south on left-hand side.

Visitors coming from the West, head east on I-69 toward Flint. Merge onto I-475 exit 137 toward Saginaw. Take the Saginaw Street exit 13 toward Mt. Morris. Turn right onto N. Saginaw. Proceed 1/4 mile north to the corner of Saginaw and Stanley Road, turn right. Take Stanley Road 2 miles to Bray Road. Turn right on Bray Road; Village is 1/2 mile south on left-hand side.

Visitors coming from the South, head north on I-75 toward Flint. Merge onto I-475 exit 111 toward downtown Flint. Take the Saginaw Street exit 13 toward Mt. Morris. Turn right onto N. Saginaw. Proceed 1/4 mile north to the corner of Saginaw and Stanley Road, turn right. Take Stanley Road 2 miles to Bray Road. Turn right on Bray Road; Village is 1/2 mile south on left-hand side.

Visitors coming from the East, head west on I-69 toward Flint. Merge onto I-475 exit 137 toward Saginaw. Take the Saginaw Street exit 13 toward Mt. Morris. Turn right onto N. Saginaw. Proceed 1/4 mile north to the corner of Saginaw and Stanley Road, turn right. Take Stanley Road 2 miles to Bray Road. Turn right on Bray Road; Village is 1/2 mile south on left-hand side.

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I am going to be at Kapnick's Orchard this weekend on October 10th and 11th for the Apple Festival from 10-6pm both days. I will be signing all three copies of my new series. Come and join the fun. They have hayrides and plenty of pumpkins for all. 

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Hello Everyone

I will be visiting Kreeger Elementary on Monday October 5th to talk about my Crypto-Capers Series. Students from the school, please feel free to stop by and say hello. If you have any questions feel free to ask me, and leave your e-mail if you would like me to respond to you directly. I look forward to hearing from you.

Renee Hand

I will be at the Perry Festival on September 19th from 10-5pm at the library selling and talking about my Crypto-Capers Series. It should be a beautiful day. Come out and visit all the authors! For directions or more info check out my calender.

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Hello Everyone,

Book 3 in my Crypto-Capers Series will be released October 1st. I am very excited! I am now accepting pre-orders through my website. Books will be signed and sent as soon as book is released.

Below is a summary:

THE TEAM:

The Crypto-Capers are off on another adventure, but this time it is because of their adversary, the Panther. Max, Mia, Granny and Morris, must rise to his challenge. If

they don’t, the infamous Panther will surely win.

THE ITEMS:

Ancient Mayan artifacts and a Golden Monkey

THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Legend of the Golden Monkey leads the Crypto-Capers to the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, a once flourishing Mayan city where secrets abound. Sent to the

Riviera Maya on the request of a friend, the Crypto-Capers find themselves on a treasure hunt smack dab in the center of Chichen Itza’s archeological park. Upon realizing the Panther’s involvement, the Crypto-Capers immediately agree to find ways to sabotage his efforts of finding the treasure first. But they find more questions than

answers, and more clues. Are they being led astray? Or does the truth run so deep that it cannot be believed? The Crypto-Capers must believe in themselves and have

faith in their new friends to help them find the items needed to open the treasure room and finally bring closure to an archeologist’s life, a man whose history is tied to the

Golden Monkey. Join the Crypto-Capers on their new adventure by solving the cryptograms and participating in the various activities. Good luck!

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This week I am showcasing two very talented writers named Ben who is 10 and Sam who is 8. These two wonderful boys attended the Ligon Writers Workshop that I helped with last week. All of the class had to write about nature and the environment while incorporating two random items that I gave them. The class came up with some wonderfully creative stories. I hope everyone enjoys them.

Ben’s Story:

One strange day, on a simple stroll, I saw the biggest toad ever in front of me. I picked it up, and for no good reason, it burped! Then it jumped out of my hand. I tried to get it back, but he hopped into the bushes. "I feel the ground shaking" I said. Suddenly, lobsters came from nowhere and took my shoes! "I'm gonna turn you into a seafood special!" I roared as I chased them into the forest.

"Oh my gosh!" I screamed. I knew why they took my shoes. They were using junk to build a habitat! Tires, chairs and even a car! The lobsters used everything. This taught me a big lesson. Never pollute.

Sam's Story:

It was hot while we were walking. We saw a snake hole. We thought there was a snake already in there, but there wasn't. Freaky. What if a snake came out? It would be black.

The first leaf I see is greenish yellow. The second is mostly yellow. The pine needle is sharp and it is short to me. The flower is long and yellow and the leaves look prickly.

I went into the dark woods and saw a red pine tree. It was pokey. I was with Steven and we found an acorn. That is what we will look for tomorrow too. Tomorrow, we are having a pizza party. Isn't that cool? I like my teacher and I like the sites, that is the best part.

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