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Recent Book Signings &
School Presentations
We
would like to thank everyone who came out to the following
book signings
and school presentations. Please see pictures from the events
below.
January 11th 2010
Byram Township Schools
Byram Intermediate School
Stanhope N. J.
We thank Kathy Rupprecht
for inviting Author Shane Simon
to present his
motivational presentation
"From a Dream to Reality"

Shane Simon discusses the
creative process with several hundred
students at Byram
Intermediate School

The students and
Shane Simon discuss the importance of peer revision
during the writing process

Emphasis on perseverance
for long term goals is discussed
and shared with the
students

Shane Simon urges students
to follow their creative dreams and to never let good ideas escape by
using "idea nets"

The process of Cover Art is
discussed with the students and the need for one to be able listen
to someone else's criticism as a valuable tool is promoted

The importance of
communication and team work are discussed as the creative team of the
author and artists collaborate on the 2nd attempt on the book cover for
"The Prophecy"

The processes of the final
novel are discussed while the final book jacket is shown. The
dream has now become a reality.
January 14th 2009
Kutz Elementary
Doylestown Pa.
We would like to thank the
Central Bucks School System for inviting Author Shane Simon to speak to
hundreds of students at their schools

An energetic group of
students asked many questions for the opening Q & A

Shane Simon describes the
writing process for his novel

The Idea Process is
discussed

Cover Design & Illustration
methods are shown

Free posters of "The
Prophecy" were distributed to the students
December 14th 2008
West Street Elementary
School
Geneva New York
We would like to thank the
Geneva School District for welcoming Author Shane Simon to their
Elementary Schools

Author Shane Simon stresses
the importance of revsion.

Young Readers asking post
presentation questions to Shane Simon
November 19th
Moorestown High School
Author Shane Simon was
invited to speak with students and faculty of an Advanced English class.

November 9th
School Presentation
Newtown Elementary School
Newtown Pa.

Auhtor
Shane Simon being introduced

Character Development is
discussed
June 8th
Book Signing
Montgomery County Public
Library
Norristown Pa.
Hosts Author Author Night!

Shane Simon presenting his
novel at Author Author Night
March 9th
School Presentation
Medford Schools
Medford, New Jersey
We would like to thank all
of the Medford Schools for the opportunity to present
"From a Dream to Reality"

Author Shane Simon
introduced by Media Specialist Laura Wright at The Allen School.

Author Shane Simon query's
4th & 5th grade students on Brainstorming.

The students discuss Free
Writing with Author Shane Simon.

Shane Simon
discussing the types of genre in Fiction.

Author Shane Simon
emphasizes the importance of Peer Revision.
Chairville School
9:30-10:30 Media #609-953-7014 press # 7
Taunton Forge School 11:25 - 12:25 Media # 609-654-6723 Ext. 5441
Allen School 2:00 - 3:00 Media # 609-975-611
March 10th
Book Signing
200 West
Route 70,
Marlton NJ
08053
Author
Shane Simon's appearance at Barnes & Noble
was a
great success as all copies of "The Prophecy" were sold out!

Author Shane Simon
signing a copy of "The Prophecy" for Medford School District Media
Specialist Laura Wright
March 12th
School Presentation
Marlton Schools
Marlton, New Jersey
We would like to thank
all of the Marlton Schools for the opportunity to present
"From a Dream to
Reality"
Author Shane Simon
presented to over 1000 students. We thank DeMasi School Media
Specialist Leslie Donnelly for all of her efforts.
DeMasi Middle School
7:55 - 8:40, 8:55 -
9:45

Shane Simon talks about
the Writing Process with a large group of 6th & 7th grade students
at DeMasi Middle School.

The students discuss
some of their favorite characters with Author Shane Simon.

Artwork & Cover Design
are discussed with the students. Many attentive and inquisitive
students were intrigued by the process.
Marlton Middle School
11:30-12:25, 12:30
-1:15 and 1:15 -2:00

Author Shane Simon
talks about the importance of Revision with Marlton Middle School
7th grade students.

Shane Simon discussing
with the students the importance or perseverance in the pursuit of
ones own dreams.

The students converse
with the author about the development of Static & Dynamic
characters.
January 13th
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Montgomeryville Pa.
We would like to thank
Barnes & Noble Montgomeryville for having Author Shane Simon back for
another successful book signing.

Shane Simon presenting a
copy of his novel to another happy buyer.
January 9th
Pennridge South Middle School
Presentation "From Dreams to Reality"

Shane Simon discusses the Publishing Business with 8th grade students.
National Tour Dates
Shane Simon will embark on a national book signing tour. Dates begin May
17th,
Newtown Pa., Baltimore, 12th, Washington D.C., 13th,
Princeton, N.J., 17th, Alexandria Va., 18th ,
Richmond Va., 19th, West Chester N.Y., 25th,
Hartford, 26th, Syracuse N.Y. 27th, NYC, BEA, June
1-3, Boston, 8th, Providence, R.I., 9th, Syracuse
15th, Rochester 16th, Buffalo, 17th
*Store, Library and
School Locations TBA
January 6th
200 West
Route 70,
Marlton NJ
08053
Another
very successful book signing. Author Shane Simon will be back at
Barnes & Noble Marlton N.J. March 10th 11:30 - 3:30
January
4th 2007
Medford Memorial School
55 Mill Street Medford,
New Jersey
Presentation
"From Dreams to
Reality"
Author Shane Simon spoke to
1100 Medford Memorial school students. Each class of 6th, 7th and 8th
grade students were very attentive and asked many questions.

Medford Memorial School
Librarian Charlotte Deaney introduces Author Shane Simon to 8th grade
students.

Author Shane Simon
inquiring about the students reading interests.

Shane Simon talks with the
students about editing and taking pride in ones work.

Author Shane Simon
discussing categories of Fiction with 7th grade students from Medford
Memorial School.
December 16th
Barnes
& Noble Booksellers
Willow Grove
102 Park Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Another successful Book
Signing!

Author Shane Simon speaking
with a young reader.
Dec 15th, Wissahickon
Middle School, Ambler Pa.
Presentation
"From Dreams to
Reality"

The Writing Process!

Editing!

Author Shane Simon's open
discussion on obtaining goals.

Great questions being asked
by the students!

Students getting signed
copies of "The Prophecy" by Author Shane Simon.

Author Shane Simon signing
a free poster for one of the many inquisitive students.
Nov 24th, 3:00 - 6:00
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Oxford Valley Pa.
Shane Simon presenting a
signed copy to another happy buyer.

October 21st,
2:00 - 4:00pm at Barnes & Noble
Montgomeryville. Pa.
Shane Simon with some young
readers!

October 14th, The Doylestown Book Shop,
Doylestown Pa. 18901, Tel# 215-230-7610.
Shane Simon with some happy
buyers!

Other School Presentations
Buckingham
Elementary
School
Presentation by
Shane Simon October 11th
The Writing Process
"From Dreams to Reality"

The Concept!

Writing!

Editing!

Character Development!

Copy Editing!

Artwork & Cover Design!

Another Inquisitive Young
Reader!
Holicong
Middle
School
Presentation by
Shane Simon October 12th
The Writing Process
"From Dreams to Reality"





The
students from grades 4-7 enjoyed this free school presentation
and many came out to The Doylestown Book Shop to purchase a copy of
"The Prophecy"
If
you are interested in having author Shane Simon at your school, library
or book club to present his free Power Point Presentation on "The
Writing Process" "From A Dream To Reality"
Please contact us at:
Frank@SimonSonPublishing.com
or please call us at:
215-794-5999
Free Books and Posters will
be donated to each organization!
Shane P. Simon
at the Book Expo America 2006

Shane Simon Author of "
The Prophecy" presenting a signed advance proof of his novel
to Bill
Clark at BEA 2006
BEA 2006 Wrap-Up
We completed the preview of our first publication" The
Prophecy" at the Book Expo America in Washington, DC from May 19-21,
2006 booth #4549. Hundreds of eager retail buyers, sellers and
publishers stopped by to greet us and receive a signed promotional
advance copy of "The Prophecy" and meet Shane P. Simon, the eighteen
year old high school author. "The Prophecy" is the first part of the Oridian Trilogy.

Click cover to read a promotional excerpt
 Click
cover to read a promotional excerpt.
We
would like to thank the following people who helped publish "The Prophecy."
Keith
Ferrell for his editorial services. You helped "The
Prophecy" and a young writer in so many ways, you took a good plot and
made it great. Your years with Omni Magazine as Chief Editor
obviously gave you the edge that was needed and we thank you for your
contribution.
Michael Garrett
for his copy editing and advice. We are grateful to you that after
working with Stephen King as the editor for his novel " The Stand" that you
felt "The Prophecy" was a story worth telling and believed in the
talent of a young novelist so much that you lent your wonderful skills.
Vally
Sharpe, President of the Georgia Writers Association, it was truly a
pleasure. Thanks for recognizing a quality manuscript and offering
your skills in the proof reading and interior design. Your
contributions made " The Prophecy" an attractive and easy to read
novel.
Robert
& Julie
Zavala for their inspiring and artistic cover design. You took the
sketches and turned them into a wonderful vision..
Dennis
Ochoa for his brilliant jacket design of "The Prophecy." Your
concept was a hit from the start. You made "The Prophecy" attractive and
curious. People just want to pick up the book and read it!
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