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GLOVE SHY Coming in October

31-08-2010

Readers have been asking when Janet Hurley's powerful new longbook, GLOVE SHY, will be available. October will see the book ready for free download here at BROWN FEDORA BOOKS.

Audio book of MORE MALFEASANCE Now Available

31-08-2010

For a free audio book of Jim DeFilippi's collection of unsightly gags and jokes, simple E-mail a request to pogo@brownfedorabooks.com. See the AUDIO BOOKS page for details and other audio books available.

New Humor Collection Now Under the Brown Fedora

28-08-2010

A sequel to Jim DeFilippi's humor collection, EVERYDAY MALFEASANCE, is now available on our COLLECTIONS page. The new book is called MORE MALFEASANCE. Check it out, if you dare.

Stage Version of MULES OF MONTE CASSINO Now Available

24-08-2010

A stage version of Henry Grif's THE MULES OF MONTE CASSINO, adapted by BFB author Jim DeFilippi, is now available for free download from our LONGBOOKS page.

The Ten Best Places to Smoke a Cigar

23-08-2010

Attention Cigar Smokers! BFB author Jim DeFilippi has recently listed his top ten places in the world to smoke a stogie at the AOL site Gander.

http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/19/the-best-places-in-the-world-to-smoke-a-cigar/

ePub is on its Way

14-08-2010

All Brown Fedora books will soon be available for down-loading in both traditional PDF and new ePub formats. This will make the books easy to access and to handle whether you’re driving an iPad, iPhone, iPod, Net Book, Sony e-Reader, other e-Reader, Nook, or a 1959 Edsel convertible. Books will also be extremely easy to convert to Kindle language. Still free. What more could anyone ask for?

New Larsen Book Coming Soon

22-07-2010

Jeanne Larsen, who has authored multiple Book of the Month Club selections and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, as well as BROWN FEDORA’s leading download, the brilliant novel SALLY PARADISO, will have a new book of poems coming out in paper and ink from Mayapple Press. WHY WE MAKE GARDENS (& OTHER POEMS) will include poems about writers’ homes and gardens, mainly New Englanders. The book will be available on October 15.

Author Presents Philipalooza

16-07-2010

Some of the best musicians and artists in New England will be performing at BFB author Philip Baruth's Philipalooza in Burlington's Black Box Theater at the Main Street Landing in Burlington on Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m. For info and tix, go to Baruth2010.com.

Hewitt Publishes New Collection

12-07-2010

Geof Hewitt (author of Brown Fedora’s ONLY WHAT’S IMAGINED) has just published a new collection of poems: THE PERFECT HEART: SELECTED & NEW POEMS. The book contains over one-hundred poems written between 1965 and 2010.

To purchase a copy, send a check for $15 (includes 1st-class postage) to:

Geof Hewitt
P.O. Box 51
Calais, VT 05648

Geof would be pleased to personally sign your copy if you wish.

Free and Easy Conversion to ePub

26-06-2010

The books from this website are downloaded in PDF format. If you prefer the ePub format for reading on your iPhone and other devices, most books can be coverted quickly, easily and for free at ePub2go.com.

Three Hats on the Track

18-06-2010

Brown Fedora Books authors Louella Bryant, Geof Hewitt and Jim DeFilippi were the presenters, along with former Maine poet laureate Baron Wormser, at the seventh annual Rail City Writing Workshop, hosted by Don Tinney from June 15 to June 18. This one-of-a-kind workshop has become the touchstone of this type event in the Northeast.

Bryant Stories Also Available in Hard Copy

02-05-2010

FULL BLOOM, the short story collection by Louella Bryant, is now also available in hard copy. Each story is quietly understated on the surface, as the earth rumbles beneath the feet of the characters. Please go to our COLLECTIONS page to find out how to purchase a copy.

BFB Now Offers Audio Books

11-04-2010

Obviously, Sonny and Chet will not be satisfied until they have conquered every aspect of the publishing industry (except paper and ink). With that goal in mind, they now offer free downloads of audio versions of some of the books in the BFB catalogue. The first offering is the audiobook version of Jim DeFilippi's petite crime novel, SPEEDO. Please go to our AUDIO BOOKS page for complete details.
The only way Sonny and Chet could make things any easier for you is if they came to your house and read to you in person (which you probably don't want.)

Author Explains the Future

08-04-2010

BFB author Jim DeFilippi will talk about "Publishing in the 21st Century" for the Colchester Historical Society, at the Meeting House, Colchester Village, Colchester VT, at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 12.

iPad Supports PDFs

06-04-2010

Since all the free downloads at Brown Fedora are in PDF form, Sonny and Chet were of course interested as to whether the new Apple Ipad supports these files. It apparently does, and very well, if you get an ap called GoodReader for the reasonable price of 99 cents. Whew!

Fuzzy Stays Busy

22-03-2010

BFB author Geof "Fuzzy" Hewitt will soon be competing in three poetry slam competitions as well as reading from ONLY WHAT'S IMAGINED with musical accompaniment by the inimitable Chuckie Meese.
Dates: Reading-- Hartwick VT Memorial Bldg, March 23, 6:30 a.m.
Slams: Waterbury VT American Legion, April 2, at 7 p.m.
Warren VT Public Library, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
Aldrich Public Library, Barre VT, April 30m 6:30p.m.

Magistrale Poems Hit Green Mountains

22-03-2010

Two poems ("The Kicking of Balls" and "The Red Bicycle") by BFB author Tony Magistrale (WHAT SHE SAYS ABOUT LOVE) have been accepted for publication in The Green Mountains Review, one of the most prestigious literary journals in New England.

Baruth to Speak

20-03-2010

BFB author (SLED DOGS AND HEAVYWEIGHTS) and State Senate Candidate Philip Baruth will speak from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington on Monday, March 22. "Barutti" is one of the most entertaining speakers you will ever hear. The fee is $5.

Bryant to Speak

17-03-2010

Award winning BFB Author Louella Bryant will be speaking at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington VT, on Thursday, March 18 at noon. Bryant is the author of FULL BLOOM and WHILE IN DARKNESS THERE IS LIGHT.

New Longbook Hits the Site

15-03-2010

Chet and Sonny are extremely proud to announce the publication of THE MULES OF MONTE CASSINO, by "The Mad Historian," Henry Grif. Please check out the LONGBOOKS page for a free download.

Jobs Forgets to Prop BFB

11-02-2010

In his introduction for the new Apple iPad last week, Steve Jobs forgot to mention that it will be a perfect device for downloading books at BROWN FEDORA. It was in his notes, he just forgot.

New Longbook Coming

11-02-2010

Chet and Sonny have announced that the "Mad Historian" Henry Grif will soon have a new history book at BFB. THE MULES OF MONTE CASSINO promises to tell the real story of this infamous World War II battle. Check out the LONGBOOKS page.

BFB Gets Front Page Ink

05-02-2010

A number of Chittenden County Weeklies, including The Colchester Sun, led off with the story "New E-Publisher Launches in Colchester" by Jill Fahy this week.   By the next day, "hits" were up at the site, "downloads" were up too.

Magistrale To Read From LAST SOLDIERS

25-01-2010

Tony Magistrale will be reading from THE LAST SOLDIERS OF LOVE, at the Fleming Museum, Burlington VT, on Wednesday, January 27, at 6:15 p.m.

Fuzzy Takes on All Comers

19-01-2010

Once again, BFB author Geof "Fuzzy" Hewitt will be taking on all comers in an All-Ages Poetry Slam. If you've never been to one of these events, they're a combination of a poetry recital and a WWF cage match. Barre VT's Aldrich Library, Friday, January 29, 6:30.

Magistrale Leads With Most Downloads

04-01-2010

The 2009 download statistics for BROWN FEDORA BOOKS finds Tony Magistrale's poetry collection, THE LAST SOLDIERS OF LOVE, leading the pack, followed by Jeanne Larsen's novel, SALLY PARADISO. Kudos to all the BFB authors for a very successful year.

Hewitt Takes on the Kids

28-12-2009

Aging BFB author Geof Hewitt will take on the kid challengers in the Fourth Annual Montpelier VT First Night Poetry Slam, in the basement of the Bethany Church, at 6:45 p.m., December 31.

SEVEN DAYS Gives BFB Some Nice Ink

24-12-2009

Margot Harrison at Seven Days gave BFB authors Julian Thompson and Jim DeFilippi some nice ink in a side-bar to her story in the winter reading issue.
Here's the link: http://www.7dvt.com/2009self-published-802

Pogo Starts Christmas Shopping

05-12-2009

Don't spread it around, but BROWN FEDORA Director of Publicity Anne "Pogo" Zenobia is considering getting Chet and Sonny a Barnes and Noble NOOK E-Reader for Christmas. She checked out all available Readers and is leaning toward this one.
She figures, the boys are in the E-Publishing business, maybe it's time.
She has no worry about them reading this; they rarely visit the site.

New Poetry Book Available

20-11-2009

ONLY WHAT'S IMAGINED, a book of poems by Geof Hewitt, is now available here at BROWN FEDORA. Check out the COLLECTIONS page.

A Touch of Class

29-10-2009

So Sonny says to Chet, "It's about time we got a little class around here." Check out SALLY PARADISO, by Jeanne Larsen, newest BFB book, on the NOVELS page.

Barnes & Noble to Join E Reader Fray

24-10-2009

On November 21, the new E-Reader from Barnes and Noble will be available in its stores. Techies say it could be the best and most commercial E-Reader yet. A perfect way to read the books of the BROWN FEDORA.

Boys Pleasantly Stunned by NFL Ad

07-10-2009

Chet and Sonny settled in with their favorite well-rounded meal (beer and Fritos) last Sunday to watch a little football on TV. The first ad that ran was a Sony E-Reader commercial. On NFL football! The boys looked at each other and just grinned. "It's coming," they both thought, "The E-Reader tidal wave. Just like we knew it would. Brown Fedora is ready."

Author to Hawk Elec-Pubbing to Writers

29-09-2009

This Saturday, October 3, BFB author Jim DeFilippi will be giving a speech on E-Publishing. Please visit www.leaguevtwriters.org for details.

Elec-Readers Are Hot, Will be Hotter by Next Christmas

19-09-2009

Sony is using super-stars like Justin Timberlake and Peyton Manning in its new national TV ads for its line of E-Readers.

2010 will be the year of the device. With five or six companies about to enter the market, Christmas of 2010 will be the E-Reader Christmas.

Brown Fedora Books is ready.

Finally: A Two Screen E Reader

08-09-2009

For over a year now, Chet and Sonny have been lobbying for a two-screen E-Reader that looks and feels like a real book. "It's simple common sense," Chet said. "People like to hold a book in their hands, not some plastic gimmick."
Now Asus, the company that spear-headed the web-book, has announced that it will have a cheap (around $150) two-screen E-Reader on the market by early next year. "It's about flickin time," Chet said. "The big boys are finally catching up with Sonny and my ideas."

Sonny Issues an Announcement

05-09-2009

            Sonny Tataglia would like to announce that he has finally found a place that sells sleeveless undershirts with breast pockets. He’s been looking for such a garment for years.

Brown Fedora Books Goes Public

05-09-2009

           Chancellor Chet Coww and Vice Chancellor Sonny Tataglia are “going public” with Brown Fedora Books. That doesn’t mean they’ll be selling stock, just that they’ll tell the boys down at the Lodge about the company.

            The website is up and running and on-line.
            Please show yourself around.

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10-08-2009

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Contact and Awards

Contact Brown Fedora Books

Chet and Sonny never check their e-mail, and rarely even answer the phone unless they are expecting a pay-off from their man out at Aquaduct. So your best bet would be to try Office Manager Anne "Pogo" Zenobia at pogo@brownfedorabooks.com

(No complaints, no whining)

So why should you? Download crime novels, mainstream fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction and commentary for free here at BROWN FEDORA BOOKS.

Here is a partial list of the awards won by our BROWN FEDORA Authors:

Book of the Month Club Selections (3)

Academy of American Poets Poetry Prizes (2)

Ralph Nading Hill Award

Hammett Prize Nominee for Best Crime Fiction

Associated Press Award

Public Radio News Directors Awards (2)

New York Times Notable Book of the Year

Washington Post “Up and Coming Writer” Selection

Bordighera Poetry Prize

American Library Association Choice

State Slam Poetry Champion

Silver Bay Children’s Literature Award

Raymond Carter Award for Short Fiction

Writer’s Digest Award for Short Fiction

W.L. Crawford Award for Year’s Best New Novelist

Association of Writers and Writing Award Winner

First Selection, WP Poetry Book Competition (judged by Robert Penn Warren)

Thomas Wolfe Memorial Facilitator

Honorable Mention, American Society of Newspaper Columnists

Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence

Readers Choice Awards for Best Blog (3), Best Political Blog

Booklist Editor’s Choice

100 Most Popular Young Adult Writers

Finalist, Vermont Book Award

Herta Freytag Award

Writers in the Park Award

Kingdom Award
A Barnes & Noble Best Book 2009
A Washington Post's Best Books of the Year
…plus many, many others

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