Shadowpurr-r-rPress News Dept.

Shadowpurr-r-rPress News Dept is designed to keep you up-to-date with the current happenings of the Publishing Company as well as with the Author, Alice Duckett. Find out about new Events, Programs, Author Signings, Speaking Engagements, Special News Releases and more!

Digging from Attics to Basements Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2006 NEW BOOK RELEASE: “DIGGING FROM ATTICS TO BASEMENTS ISBN#: 0979136601 AUTHOR: ALICE G. DUCKETT, Author-Writer-Speaker PUBLISHER: SHADOWPURR-R-RPRESS CONTACT PERSON: Alice G. Duckett Press Release: Anniston, AL - Shadowpurr-r-rPress 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, Alabama is pleased to announce a New Book release called, "Digging from Attics to Basements", written by Alice G. Duckett, which encourages kids and families to work together to discover their family history through activities that connect families and strengthen children’s self-esteem and identity.By searching for family history kids learn to appreciate their older family members and find out who they came from and where, when, why, and how. They build a strong connection to family and strengthen their own self-esteem and identity. The book also helps children to utilize and strengthen many skills needed in school and for life – reading, writing, organizing/planning, interviewing, storytelling, art and more. Alice G. Duckett is an Educator with 31 years of teaching experience mostly in Marshall County, Albertville City School Systems of Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. She has published over 300 Articles, Features and Columns in Newspapers and Magazines including The Gadsden Times, The Sand Mountain Reporter, The Tribune News, The Islander, The Island Chronicle, Transitions Abroad Travel Magazine, Alabama Wildlife Magazine, Alabama Conservation Magazine, and The Christian Advocate. Alice has had the privilege of winning 10 writing awards in competitions around the Southeast. She holds degrees from Auburn University (BS-English), Jacksonville State University (MS-English), University of Alabama (MS level certification-Gifted ED), and has completed post graduate work in Creative & Professional Writing at the University of South Alabama. For more Information on Scheduling Alice G. Duckett for an Author Signing or Speaking Engagement contact: Shadowpurr-r-rPress Alice G. Duckett, Owner-Author 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL 36207 tel. 256-237-7123 Info@Shadowpurr-r-rPress.com

Shadowpurr-r-rPress Marketing
	The Shadowpurr-r-rPress Marketing and Promotions Dept has placed "Digging From Attics to Basements" in the following locations for easier purchase access - The Niche Gift Shop-Boaz, AL;  Bishop’s Pharmacy & Gifts-Albertville, AL; Golden Springs Pharmacy & Gifts; Think Toys-Anniston, AL; Friends Hair Salon-Oxford, AL; and on the Internet from E-Bay at bnbsgallery.

Honorable Mention for Mama's Weed Bouquets

Recently at the Alabama Writer's Conclave Writer's Conference  at the Auburn University Conference Center in Auburn, AL, Author Alice Duckett of Anniston, AL won a writing award in the AWC International Writing Competition (included writers from all over the United States, Canada and several Foreign countries). She received an Honorable Mention award for her Nonfiction article entry, "Mama's Weed Bouquets," in memory of her mother, the late Marion Gilreath. This is Duckett's 11th Writing Award in Southeastern competition.

Artist of the Month Alice Duckett was selected as "Artist of the Month" for October 2007 at the dental office of Dr. Stephen Lynch in Oxford, AL. A large portrait of Alice dressed in Sherlock Holmes attire (searching for clues to family history) hangs in the reception area of the dentist office at 7 Snow Street Oxford, AL. During the month of October the office staff will give out Alice's brochures and business cards to their patients and her book, "Digging From Attics To Basements", is on display and for sale.($9.95 each) What a creative way to celebrate her book for children and families-- a how-to discover your family history workbook filled with fun activities. Thank you Dr. Lynch and Staff !

Christian Family Magazine

Alice was recently selected to write a monthly children's column in the Kid's Korner section of a publication called the Anniston/Gadsden Christian Family Magazine. Her column is titled, "ALLIE BABBLES", which reflects the nickname "Allie" given to her by her four grandchildren and "Babbles" to signify her love of talking and sharing the written word. The publication under new management by a young Christian couple, Shon and Jamie Hill. The Magazine is flourishing and already distributed to over 10,000 church members, families, and people in the business community of Etowah and Calhoun Counties in Alabama. Alice is also a contributing writer for news articles in this publication.