Essay Contest Announced

7th Annual Essay Contest from Be the Star You Are!®

Be the Star You Are!® literacy charity is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Essay Contest sponsored by US Bank running from October 18, 2010-January 18, 2011. Win $100 plus a guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, Be the Star You Are!® www.bethestaryouareradio.com, publication in our Star Searcher Express newsletter and at www.bethestaryouare.org, and an autographed copy of Be the Star You Are!®.

Topic: "How do we create more happiness and abundance in our lives through service to others?"

Tax deductible entry fee donation is $10. For guidelines, visit www.bethestaryouare.org

Be The Star You Are! Books & Bands Bash

Here's an exciting upcoming event from a longtime Write On! supporter, Cynthia Brian. Her literacy charity, Be the Star You Are!®, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of service on September 13 with a Books and Bands Bash Benefit. Cynthia's new book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS will be launched at the event with thirteen contributors on hand to autograph copies.

There will be dancing under the stars, food, vendors, raffles, and even a bone marrow registry. For information and tickets go to www.bethestaryouare.org.

All proceeds benefit charity and are tax deductible. Even if you can't make it to the Bash, check out Cynthia's website for wonderful resources, information and inspiration!

Radio Interview Thursday!

Hi everyone! Wanted to let you know I'm going to be a guest on the online radio show, Starstyle-Be the Star you Are! with Cynthia Brian, the Oprah of the Airwaves. I will be talking about my contribution to Cynthia's new book, Be The Star You Are! For Teens. I wrote a chapter about "The Gift of Writing."

You can listen to the live interview Thursday on World Talk Radio from 3-4 pm Pacific Time (6-7 pm Eastern Time) at http://wtr.radiopilot.net/worldtalkradio/vshow.aspx?sid=764