School Visit, New Photo, and Help for Haiti

I have been a buzy bee, let me tell you what. I have spoken at several high schools and libraries and have been having an awesome time. I went back to the "homeland" of Pike County, Alabama, and spoke at six different schools.

I was in front of three hundred people at Goshen High School...where I dribbled water down the front of me...LOL...



I was mobbed at Goshen Elementary School where the kids wanted my autograph...



I also reunited with my high school cheerleader partner, Laura Ross Hixon, who is a teacher...



I went to my alma mater, Pike Liberal Arts School and saw my favorite English and writing teacher, Mrs. Hixon...



I even scored 100% on the Scholastic advanced reading test on GHOST HUNTRESS: THE AWAKENING...phew! Wouldn't have been able to live that down...





And I spoke to a full house at the Monroe County Public Library in Key West thanks to their awesome librarian, Nancy Howanitz...





Finally, I did a full day at Carroll High School in Ozark, Alabama, thanks to their assistant principal and my former baton teacher growing up, Juli Botts Parrish...





During all of this, my sweetie, who is also a professional photgrapher, took my new author picture. It's done in infrared. I love how cool my eyes look!



And, to round out my post today, I wanted to add the link to my designer shoe auction on eBay. The proceeds of the auction will go to The Salvation Army for their relief efforts for the people in Haiti. Even if you don't fit the shoe size, please pass the URL around to your friends.

Hugs,
Marley = )

Happy New Year!

2010 is here! Welcome a new year with lots of exciting adventures.

This year, I'm going to be on the road a lot (again) promoting my books, speaking, and doing signings. I would love to add your school or library to my tour schedule. Please let me know if you'd like for me to come speak to your group.

First two trips this year will be to Alabama and Florida. January 14th and 15th, I will be in Troy, Alabama - my old hometown - speaking at Pike County High School, Goshen High School, and Banks High School. I'll also have copies of the GHOST HUNTRESS books with me to sign and sell.

Next, on January 27th, I'll be speaking at the Monroe County Public Library in Key West, Florida. Hope you'll come out to see me.

Here's wishing everyone a very happy 2010!!!

Marley = )

My first school visit!

I'm on my way to the parentals for Thanksgiving, but I thought I'd post about the wonderful school visit I had recently:

Finally, I had the opportunity to speak to two awesome groups at Boston College High School, thanks to their amazing librarian, Tia Esposito. Here I am with her and some of the students. Thanks for a great time!


(Photo credit to Rick Subrizio, Communications Director at BC High)

“Marley, thank you so much for coming to Boston College High School. What an amazing experience for my students! The middle school students were fascinated by the reading you gave from a cemetery scene in your book. I loved how you had them laughing at some points and sitting on the edge of their seats at others. The high school students from our AP Composition classes who are interested in pursuing careers in writing really appreciated the honest and open question and answer session you had with them about the business of writing. Teachers are still talking about the author who came to the library and had the kids “so excited about books!” The buzz from your visit is still in the air! It was wonderful!” -- Tia Esposito, Library Director, Boston College High School

“Ms. Gibson’s visit was so cool!” -- Arrupe Middle School Student

“Ms. Gibson’s talk was interesting and informative about the writing process with a paranormal twist. I loved it!” -- BC High Student

If you would like for me to come speak at your library or your school, please let me know by contacting me at marley.h.gibson AT gmail DOT com.

Hugs,
Marley = )