Tag Archives: street signs

C-Span2 & BookTV

Posted on December 11, 2014 by sally

Right before I was scheduled to tape my lecture for C-Span’s BookTV at the Louisiana Book Festival, I got a text from a dear friend telling me that they were leaving their job to start producing porn. I know some … Continue reading →

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WRBH Interview

Posted on November 21, 2014 by sally

In the spring, I did an interview with S.L. Alexander for the Writer’s Forum on WRBH 88.3 FM. Fun interview! Sherry and I were on a panel together at the Tennessee Williams Festival this year and it was great fun … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Research | Tagged history, hope and new orleans, interview, New Orleans, research, street signs, tennessee williams festival, wrbh, writer's forum | Leave a comment

Louisiana Book Festival

Posted on October 30, 2014 by sally

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS! What could be better? I am very honored to take part in the 11th Annual Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge this Saturday, November 1st from 10am to 5pm at the State Library of Louisiana, the State … Continue reading →

Posted in General, History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot, Uncategorized | Tagged baton rouge, book festival, history, hope & new orleans, lecture, louisiana book festival, Photography, research, street names, street signs | Leave a comment

Some Recent Reviews

Posted on September 24, 2014 by sally

These past few months have been a blur with little time for reflection. But here are some recent reviews. This one almost slipped by me! It’s from New Orleans Magazine. A nice little REVIEW. And another one came out today, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Roller Derby | Tagged book, book reviews, history, hope & new orleans, hope and new orleans, louisiana cultural vistas, New Orleans magazine, Photography, research, street names, street signs, streets | Leave a comment

Lecture at Nix Library

Posted on June 18, 2014 by sally

On June 19, 2014, I will be lecturing and signing copies of my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. I will also have books … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | Tagged history, hope and new orleans, lecture, New Orleans, nix library, Photography, street signs, streets | Leave a comment

Costco Time!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by sally

Well, those who know me know that I am a Costco fanatic. I am also a true believer in supporting small and local businesses, but when it comes to big businesses Costco is just about the only one that I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | Tagged book signing, costco, history, hope and new orleans, New Orleans, Photography, research, street names, street signs | Leave a comment

Bucket List & Jazz Fest

Posted on May 2, 2014 by sally

Big Bucket List check-off. My book has been in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Book Tent for the whole festival, but Sunday I will be doing a signing there from noon to one! I have already seen Richard Campanella, Carolyn … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | Tagged 2014, book, book signing, book tent, history, history press, hope & new orleans, hope and new orleans, jazz fest, New Orleans, new orleans jazz and heritage festival, photographs, street signs, wwoz | Leave a comment

Book Signing at the Roosevelt Hotel May 2nd

Posted on April 30, 2014 by sally

This Friday, May 2nd, from 6pm to 8pm, I will be doing a book signing of my book “Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names” in the lobby of the famous Roosevelt Hotel! So thrilled to do … Continue reading →

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Maple Street Book Shop Signing

Posted on April 23, 2014 by sally

On Thursday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, I will be doing a lecture and book signing at Maple Street Book Shop at 7529 Maple Street. I like to craft each lecture around a specific subject and this one will be … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged andrew jackson, book, carrollton, hampson, history, hope and new orleans, lecture, lowerline, maple street, maple street book shop, New Orleans, Photography, street names, street signs | Leave a comment

My First Book Signing

Posted on March 24, 2014 by sally

My first lecture and book signing for my new book Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names is this Wednesday, March 26th at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street from 6 to 7:30pm. I will … Continue reading →

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