Join me in Harrisburg for a History Roundtable this Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore has invited myself and two other authors to a history roundtable to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Our moderator will be from the Army Heritage Center.

The event will be Saturday, May 29th, from 2-4 PM.

Read more at: http://blog.pennlive.com/go/2010/05/midtown_scholar_bookstore_host.html

Visit the Midtown at: http://www.midtownscholar.com/

The Trib-Review Plugs WWII Radio Heroes!

Thanks Bob and the Trib-Review!

Bob Williams, freelance writer for the Trib, joined me at a luncheon for area seniors. The event was supported by Comfort Keepers, Beinhauer Family Services and Gateway Hospice. Seniors learned about the story told in WWII Radio Heroes and also shared some of their own adventures.

Visit the Trib-Review article here: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/print_680782.html

Get WWII Radio Heroes at Your Local Costco!

I am so excited to share this news with you. Our book, World War II Radio Heroes: Letters of Compassion is now available at Costco. Thanks Costco!

Please spread the word and tell people they should pick up their copy today.

Military Spouses Day May 7th- Thank You Spouses

We observe the Friday before Mother's Day to pay special attention to the role of the military spouse. We thank them for their contributions, which we know are great. They, too, make our military strong and effective in the support they offer from the homefront.

Thank you military spouses from the bottom of my heart.

For more on the day visit: http://www.army.mil/spouse/

Worth the Visit: Western Historic Radio Museum in Nevada

We were in Reno and Lake Tahoe last week and found our way to Virginia City, and most importantly, the Western Historic Radio Museum. What a super cool place! Hams Henry (WA7YBS) and Sharon Rogers (KK7EI)own and run the museum.

Henry gave Rob and I the grand tour and to say he's knowledgeable is an understatement! The equipment was in perfect condition and much of it sponsored or donated by the big names in radio- so he has some exquisite pieces.

You must stop by when in the Reno area or traveling through NV. It shouldn't be missed. It was the highlight of our Virginia City tour.

More pictures are posted on my Facebook Page. Search "Lisa Spahr" and once we're connected check out my albums.

The museums homepage is: www.radioblvd.com

Cancelling Oakmont 3/9/10 but Allentown was Amazing!

Good people,

I am very sorry to announce that we are cancelling our Oakmont Library event for 3/9/10. The library did not receive enough RSVPs. I don't know if I've ever cancelled an event before. It stings a little but rest assured we'll put another on- and I'll do a better job of getting the word out.

Conversely, our Allentown tour was a huge hit!

At Parkland Library on Thursday night we saw nearly 70 in the audience! The 10th grade of Parkland High was in full force as were their teachers. Erin was our host and she was extraordinary at making the event so successful.

From there we met with Eileen and the great residents of Luther Crest. We met a woman who told an incredible tale- her husband was shot down over China and he ejected. His parachute saved his life. He returned home and gave her the chute telling her to make a wedding dress out of it! (yes, that was his way of proposing). She did! The photo is below. It's stunning. She wore it and later her daughter and daughter-in-law did the same. Now it belongs to the Smithsonian!

Then, it was on to the main stage at the SWLFest, an annual gathering of the short-wave heroes I highlight in my book. To say we had a great time would be an understatement. Although running late because we got lost, we dashed in and delivered a story they had been waiting to hear for some time. We must have had 100+ in the room. This story brought a few tears, some incredibly nice comments and one person pointing out that we had received the first ever standing ovation in SWLFest history! That's kudos to how powerful this story is.

We wrapped up our tour with a stop at Country Meadows in Wyomissing. Verna and the fabulous residents of Country Meadows couldn't have been nicer hosts. One WWII veteran even wore his jacket to the talk. He joked that he couldn't button it anymore but it still fit everywhere else!

Thanks to all for a remarkable long weekend. We couldn't imagine spending it any other way.

And, for those who were planning to see us in Oakmont. My apologies. Let me know and I'll email you personally when we have another talk scheduled near you.

Allentown to Oakmont this weekend

We're delighted to have so many stops to make starting tomorrow. Once our Allentown and Wyomissing tour is complete on Sunday, we'll head back to Pittsburgh for a book discussion at the Oakmont Library on Tuesday, March 9th.

Join us for an enjoyable evening program starting at 6:30 PM. http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=Oakmont