BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Avid Bookshop is hosting an author visit with Jonell Kirby Ca sh\, the author of A RING\, A DANCE\, A SECOND CHANCE on Sunday\, Novemb er 18\, 2012\, from 4pm to 5pm.A Love Story for Grown Ups!This is Katie& rsquo\;s and Taylor&rsquo\;s love story\, high school sweethearts\, reun ited after the death of both spouses\, 40 years later. The two learn how to rid themselves of their old memories and expectations and learn to a ccept the years of change that has taken place. The story is a blending of families and courting at a senior age of life.If you have ever wonder ed if a second chance at love was possible&hellip\;this book will deligh t and charm you. Should you be in the midst of a relationship that inclu des the blending of families\, or requires a change in your life\, A RIN G\, A DANCE\, A SECOND CHANCE will speak to you. \;The novel is a re al Romantic Fiction: "Slice of Life Story" - Allow yourself to be swept away by a host of characters that are approachable\, realistic and yet c hallenging. \;Praise:&ldquo\;A Real Love Story&rdquo\; I read A RING \, A DANCE\, A SECOND CHANCE\, and found it to be quite an enjoyable boo k. The characters are well developed\, and readers can imagine themselve s in a situation like Katie and Taylor's. After decades apart\, each had spouses and children\, then Katie and Taylor fell in love again. As the y re-kindled their romance\, they were faced with many life-altering dec isions\, knowing that the choices they made would affect the lives of th eir children and their extended families. I felt the emotions of the cha racters as they worked their way through those very difficult choices. & ldquo\;I recommend this book to readers of all ages.&rdquo\; \;&ldqu o\;The author is very creative and reaches back into her high school day s in bringing out the characters in her story. From Spousal&rsquo\;s dea th to a new beginning in marrying her high school boyfriend\, solving fa mily disgruntles\, kids interactions and grandkids\, is able to show the marriage brought happiness in the later years. A book you don&rsquo\;t want to put down.&rdquo\;&ldquo\;A second chance at first love? Why not? Cash has created an incredibly sweet novel about two widowers who get t o rekindle their passion which began decades ago. Lovers of all ages wil l not be disappointed in this southern gem stuffed with unforgettable ch aracters which promises room for a sequel. A delightful page-turner!&rdq uo\;&ldquo\;The author said it was based on her own true story. I admire her for writing her first book when she is an older person. But\, in do ing this\, she fulfilled a dream she had.&rdquo\;&ldquo\;I truly enjoyed this story of first love that did not last\, but was rekindled late in life after both people lost their spouses due to death.&rdquo\;&ldquo\;A RING\, A DANCE\, A SECOND CHANCE was a great read. You read the descrip tion and expect a very sweet and simple love story but the book is so mu ch more. It weaves a tale of many lives that cross paths and trials and tribulations that are so familiar. You will relate to one if not many of the characters.&rdquo\;&ldquo\;I was pleasantly surprised with this boo k. It was a cute love story and very interesting to see how grandparents can remarry and make two families mesh.&rdquo\;&ldquo\;Was a wonderful read!! The descriptions of the emotional aspect of losing a spouse is de ad on\, and love lost and found again was so sweet. The book gives hope that there can be love and life after 60. &ldquo\;See Web Site: http:// wwwjonellkirbycash.com for more information about the book \;Jonell Kirby Cash grew up in Georgia where she graduated from Franklin County\, Georgia\, high school\, in 1947\; Reinhardt Junior College\, Waleska\, Georgia\, 1949\; University of Georgia\, \, BS.HEC\, 1952\; MS Degree in Education\, 1957\; (PHD) EdD (in Education\,) Counseling Psychology\, 1 964. She performed her post Doctoral work included a summer session at C arnegie Melon University. \;She taught in the public schools of Geor gia for twelve years and was a full-time teacher at UGA while she was a full-time doctoral student. Her first college position was at Augusta Co llege as Directory of the Counseling Center and later served as Director of Instruction Director of Instruction with Georgia&rsquo\;s 9th Distri ct Services Center. She taught at the graduate level at University of Ge orgia\, Syracuse University and West Virginia University\, in Morgantown \, WV. She moved to Kanawha Valley Graduate Center in Charleston\, WV as Coordinator of Instruction with West Virginia University and later\, wa s an Assoc. Dean for Program development\, and she was involved in devel oping an accredited graduate college (WVCOGS) in Charleston\, West Virgi nia. \;Professionally\, Dr. Jonell Kirby Cash served on the editoria l board of the Journal for Specialists in Group Work and as an advisory editor for The Individual Psychologist\; she was a member of the Commiss ion on Higher Education of the North Central Accreditation Association\, and a consultant to overseas workshops in Portugal\, Australia\, Brazil \, Egypt and England. \;Dr. Jonell Kirby Cash has authored four book s in the field of psychology and counseling and since retiring has writt en her first novel\, A Ring\, A Dance\, A Second Change. With her busy s chedule Jonell has found time to attend workshops in writing\, create a writing group\, and read widely. Since retiring her volunteer work has i ncluded CASA\, working with couple under stress and with disruptive chil dren and troubled families. URL:http://athens.patch.com/events/meet-the-author-jonell-kirby-cash SUMMARY:Meet the Local Watkinsville Author: Jonell Kirby Cash LOCATION:Avid Bookshop: 493 Prince Ave\, Athens\, GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR