Widower author continues wife’s work of educating on bullying and harassment at work  
David's finished work of "Bullying and Harassment at Work" after his wife, Ella, passed away. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Widower author continues wife’s work of educating on bullying and harassment at work  

Ella Van Fleet was a teacher of entrepreneurship and small business management. One day her students raised the issue of problems in the workplace, disgruntled employees, customers and management.   These…

Kiera Cass inspires young readers and writers on ‘A Thousand Heartbeats’ tour
Author of “A Thousand Heartbeats” Kiera Cass poses with the Gonzalez family at Barnes & Noble on 112922. Rylee Holwager/The Signal.

Kiera Cass inspires young readers and writers on ‘A Thousand Heartbeats’ tour

Getting to the point of publishing 10 novels and becoming a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author was a long journey for Kiera Cass.   On her Nov. 29 “A…

Santa Clarita resident chronicles childhood experiences in book
Santa Clarita resident Collin Fowler poses with his recently published book, "The Oxford Chronicles." Courtesy

Santa Clarita resident chronicles childhood experiences in book

While now Santa Clarita resident Collin Fowler was dragged, kicking and screaming, from his Florida home to Connecticut when he was 10, it was the experiences he had living in…

Local author finds passion in post-retirement hobby
Bill Lyons, author W.L. Lyons III, displays his five published books at his home in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 033121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local author finds passion in post-retirement hobby

There’s a popular expression among writers: “Everyone has a book in them.” For Santa Clarita resident Bill Lyons, that’s especially accurate, as he’s going on his sixth book since 2014.…

SCV author teaches kids about bullying
SCV resident Gina Wileman wrote a children's book titled "My Twisted Life In Middle School: Best Friends & Bullies." Courtesy

SCV author teaches kids about bullying

For most authors, an idea sparks from personal experiences, as it’s easiest to speak from the heart.  For Santa Clarita author Gina Wileman, that was exactly the case with her…

SCV author receives children’s book award
Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly was awarded a Gold Mom's Choice Award for her children's book, “The Adventures of PJ.” Courtesy

SCV author receives children’s book award

When longtime Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly adopted a blind kitten, she never expected he would teach her such important life lessons about what it means to embrace your differences.…

Author addresses childhood trauma, abuse
Local author Sally Betters, releases book, "From Crisis to Compassion," which addresses childhood trauma. Courtesy

Author addresses childhood trauma, abuse

A year after the release of “From Crisis to Compassion,” a book about childhood trauma, local author Sally Betters has remained busy, continuing her efforts toward helping victims. Betters believes…

Local author to host book launch on moon landing’s 50th anniversary
Karen Jameson presents her new children's book, which will launch July 2, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Local author to host book launch on moon landing’s 50th anniversary

Though Karen Jameson didn’t realize it right away, the launch of her first children’s book, “Moon Babies,” correlates directly with the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Jameson,…

Valencia church to welcome child author and musician for ‘Youth Takeover’
Jevin Smith, left, and Pastor Swanzi Saunders of Valencia Christian Center are preparing for the next Fresh Look Youth Takeover at Valencia Christian Center on June 30, 2019. Courtesy image: Terry Mitchell Collier

Valencia church to welcome child author and musician for ‘Youth Takeover’

Valencia Christian Center will be letting children run the show during its upcoming Fresh Look Youth Takeover at The Canyon Santa Clarita in Valencia on Sunday.  “What we do is…

Author Rich Allan signs and shares novels set in Vietnam and Washington, D.C.
From acting to lobbying, author Rich Allan looks at life as a young man drafted into the Vietnam War in "Drafted," while twisting a narrative of suspense in "Identity Crisis." Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Author Rich Allan signs and shares novels set in Vietnam and Washington, D.C.

The Open Book Store held another book signing, this time for author and Stevenson Ranch resident Rich Allan on Saturday afternoon.

Author Wade Bradford takes a new spin on fables with his own children’s book
Wade Bradford sits with three of his children's books, including the latest "Papa Bear's Stage Fright" and the upcoming "There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor." Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Author Wade Bradford takes a new spin on fables with his own children’s book

A local author shared his latest children’s book at a book signing at The Open Book in Canyon Country Saturday.

Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library holding author event with Luis Fuerte
FILE PHOTO: Jake Lara, 7, looks through books at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library holding author event with Luis Fuerte

Luis Fuerte, author and five-time Emmy-award winning former cameraman for Huell Howser’s “California’s Gold,” is scheduled to speak about his 2017 book about his time working with Howser. “California’s Gold”…

Santa Clarita book signing to feature KISS lead guitarist, author, local singers
From left to right, KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and animator and author David Feiss at the recent debut of the book, storybook app and short-form animation “Ernest Hummingbird” at the Barnes and Noble in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Courtesy Photo

Santa Clarita book signing to feature KISS lead guitarist, author, local singers

Some big names in the entertainment industry will be visiting Santa Clarita’s Barnes and Noble Saturday to celebrate the debut of a new children’s book and storybook app called “Ernest…

Award-winning author visits Arroyo Seco
Author Cynthia Kadohata gives a presentation at Arroyo Seco Junior High School in Valencia on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Award-winning author visits Arroyo Seco

Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning author Cynthia Kadohata visited Arroyo Seco Junior High School Monday to speak with students about her recent novel and to share insights into her…

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