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

Barnes & Noble

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 

Barnes & Noble

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!

 

Phone Number: 1-215-794-5999

E-mail Addresses:  
Frank@SimonSonPublishing.com Shane@SimonSonPublishing.com

 

 

Mailing Address:

Simon & Son Publishing 
4995 Paist Road 
Doylestown Pa. 18901