Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Library, Washington Centerville Library will kick off with a visit from New York Times bestselling romance and suspense author Tami Hoag. With thirteen consecutive Times bestsellers to her credit, including The Alibi Man, Prior Bad Acts, Dark Horse, and Kill The Messenger, Hoag has more than 22 million books in print, published in more than twenty languages worldwide.
Hoag began her career writing a line of romance novels, penning sixteen titles in five years. Never wanting to be pigeonholed, the novels ranged from romantic comedy to romantic suspense, with richly drawn characters and sharply written dialogue the hallmarks of Hoag’s style. These traits carry through to her thrillers, along with fast-paced plots and dead-on police procedure.
An avid competitive equestrian in the Olympic discipline of dressage, Tami divides her time between Los Angeles and Palm Beach County, Florida where she competes her horses on the prestigious winter circuit.
The reception at the Centerville Library will be at 2pm on Friday, Jan 8th with a book signing of Hoag’s newest book Deeper Than the Dead. Ms. Hoag will also appear at the Books & Co at the Greene that same evening at 7 PM.
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Do not be afraid to relax and have fun with a recipe. Use it like a TRIP TIC from Triple A – experiment, try new things, eat what you like and don’t be afraid of ingredients and terminology….I say a recipe is like a road map….It’s fun to take a side trip and go some place off the beaten path. Same with a recipe – substitute ingredients, add your own flair and twists…..I think this is what makes cooking so much fun!
dream to become a Chef some day and I feel blessed to have achieved that dream. This life has given me much, taken away a lot, and taught me some tough lessons. I have been successful despite myself, and lost everything because of myself. I learned how to cook in the “Old School” tradition, got to go to the greatest culinary school – The CIA, and was blessed to have met many people who were giving and nurturing. This industry will reward hard work and perseverance, but you have to love it and hate it because you love it. You can’t be halfway in this industry. It consumes you and you become it. The industry shapes your entire life, affects your personal relationships and challenges one with its many rewards and devastating temptations….I never imagined achieving the things I have in this life, or failing like I have as well. Yet, I was able to recreate myself, try to mend some broken fences and become a better person because of everything. I have tried to give back and have many former employees who have gone on to successful careers in this industry. One secret many people don’t know is that I was blessed with three great kids – all boys – who love to cook, eat and are interested in the industry.(I owe their Mother more than I can ever repay for she has always been tasked with the burden of raising them as I worked and worked and worked….) I have tried to thwart that interest at every level. I don’t want my kids to sacrifice what I have. I want them to enjoy their lives and use cooking and dining out as great ways to relax and socialize. I am a Chef and I am proud of that and can’t imagine doing anything else in this life, but I do not wish this life on my children.
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(the following is from our friend Kelly Marie Weiler)
Tis the season to celebrate and for centuries there has been a link between special occasions and the tiny bubbles of Champagne. Perhaps its the effervescence that makes us feel giddy, maybe it’s the clink of glasses as we make holiday toasts, but why question, why not just enjoy! Here are a few events around town that seem to agree:
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No, there are not mountains in Ohio and yes, it only snows enough to cover the ground maybe 4-5 times a year however hitting the slopes is quite easy for South Western Ohio residents, if you like skiing on ice that is.
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As of 11:30am Monday, Beavercreek residents can now stand in line to enjoy these much talked about burgers. The concept is kept very simple, with a menu that offers burgers, kosher hot dogs and fries. It’s a quick serve kind of place, you enter the line, order your food, get your own beverage and they call your number when your order is ready.
It’s a light-hearted original musical written and composed by Dayton resident J. Todd Anderson. If that name sounds familiar, J Todd may be better known as a story board artist who often works with the Coen brothers or for his radio show, 