Carcium Novelist & Western Massachusetts Resident Donald Calvanese To Hold Book Signing Appearance This Saturday, January 14, 2012 At Barnes & Noble In Holyoke, MA From 2 To 4 P.M.

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West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 13, 2012 -- (West Springfield, MA) – After releasing his new fiction novel last month and kicking-off a national creative writing program for students entitled, “Writing & Reading Across The Universe, Author & Western Massachusetts resident Donald Calvanese will be appearing at a book signing event this Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 7 Holyoke Street, Holyoke, MA. Original Carcium artwork and bookmarks will be given away to the first 50 fans at the meet & greet.

Recently, “Carcium: The Conflict Begins”, was released nationally by Tate Publishing. “It’s a book for pre-teens, teens and adults of all ages. The book definitely captures the story about the fight for good against evil through the skillful adventures of its characters. I thoroughly loved reading about the many medieval animals were woven into the plot such as the gargoyles and large cats. I think the book combines the best of Star Wars with the dramatic adventures of Lord of the Rings,” said Ellen Brittle, East Longmeadow, MA. “Carcium – The Conflict Begins is a high adventure fantasy book you just can’t put down. I’m looking forward to the continuation of the Carcium book series.”

“This is a ‘must’ read for anybody who loves to visit renaissance fairs or is a Robin Hood, Excalibur, Willow or even a Dungeon & Dragon fan. The intense action keeps you on the edge of your seat,” said Allison Sekula, an Enfield, CT librarian.

The 242 page book,” Carcium – The Conflict Begins” (ISBN: 978-1-61346-471-7 Fiction/Fantasy/General), is published by Tate Publishing, LLC., Mustang, OK, phone (888) 361-9473. For more information about Tate Publishing and to arrange retail shipment of the book, visit www.tatepublishing.com.

(Journalists and editors interested in reviewing the book for a news outlet are invited to contact Ron Dresner at ron@dennispr.com or call 860.523.7500).

“In addition to promoting the Carcium Trilogy, my goal in 2012 is to motivate elementary and middle school students on their creative writing abilities. This will help student to express themselves, improve their organizational skills, build their confidence and raise their overall reading abilities. My 'Writing & Reading Across The Universe' program consists of workshops to motivate each student’s interest. Now that the first Carcium book of the trilogy has been published, I would like to help our next generation of authors to use their imaginations and get their stories published,” said Carcium Author Donald Calvanese. "This program is important especially for this 'texting' generation."

Interested bookstores, middle school administrators, teachers and students can visit the Carcium Web site for more information about arranging a “Writing & Reading Across The Universe” workshop at their facility.

Donald Calvanese has been a writer for practically his whole life. Creating lyrics and music since he was a pre-teen, Donald has published over 100 songs. Transforming his guitar playing and teaching role into a fiction writer, he became inspired to write the Carcium Trilogy after watching several fantasy and adventure movies with his daughter and recalling his early dreams of dark, mysterious kingdoms with evil knights, dragons and colorful elves. For over 20 years, Donald has been a successful entrepreneur, restaurant owner and entertainment industry professional. Raised in Longmeadow, MA and a former instructor at Mount Holyoke College, Holyoke, MA, Donald resides in Feeding Hills, MA with his wife and daughter. For more information about the “Writing & Reading Across The Universe” Program, Author Donald Calvanese, the Carcium book series and to purchase the book online, visit www.carcium.com or www.facebook.com/carciumtheconflictbegins.

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