By Jonathan L'Ecuyer
Staff Writer
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ROCKPORT — Award-winning novelist, reviewer, journalist and writing teacher Hallie Ephron will talk about her writing career at the next "Meet the Author" event next Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rockport Public Library.
Ephron's latest novel, "Never Tell a Lie," is a psychological thriller set in suburban Boston. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly described it as a "deliciously creepy tale of obsession."
The book, which was optioned for film and translated into seven languages, was nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award and won the David Award for Best Mystery Novel of 2010.
Ephron's "Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel: How to Knock 'em Dead with Style," was nominated for Edgar and Anthony awards. She is also the author of "The Bibliophile's Devotional: 365 Days of Literary Classics," and "1001 Books for Every Mood," touted as an irreverent guide to great reads.
She grew up in Los Angeles, the third of four writing Ephron sisters — Nora, Delia, and Amy. Her parents were screenwriters, Henry and Phoebe Ephron, who penned films such as "The Desk Set" and "Carousel."
The "Meet the Author" series is sponsored by the Library, the Friends of the Library, and Toad Hall Bookstore.
The next event in the series will be on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. when Rockport resident Marcia Siegel will discuss her latest book, "Mirrors and Scrims: the Life and Afterlife of Ballet."
People in the news
The reigning U.S. National and International adult Theatre on Ice team, "Imagica," held on to its title at the 2010 International and U.S. National Theatre on Ice competition last month.
Anne Marie Crotty, Doug Grimes, Carolyn Evert, and Theresa Lee of Gloucester, together with Faye Greel of Rockport competed against four additional adult teams from across the country June 24 to 26 in Troy, Ohio.
"The adults on my team skated the best I have ever seen," said Imagica Theatre on Ice Head Coach Tasney Mazzarino of Danvers. "Skating as an adult takes extra dedication and commitment. This is the competition we work for all year and it's a great feeling knowing the hard work we put in was recognized."
Imagica is a team of 31 adults, age 23 to 60, who reside throughout Greater Boston and Southern New Hampshire.
Theatre on Ice is a creation using all aspects of figure skating and incorporating a theme, emotion, or story enhanced by music.
Bridge club
Tuesday, July 13: First, Bill Parsons and Anita Curcuru, 43 1/2; second, Greg Hanifan and Maureen Sheehan, 38 1/2; third, Bernice Blitz and Ann Millar, 35.
Thursday, July 15: First, Molly Foster and Lyn FitzGerald, 37; second (tie), Muriel Davis and Curcuru and Lynn Crain and Millar, 36 1/2; third, Pat Sylvia and Elaine Luongo, 35 1/2.
Saturday, July 17: First, Lester Stockman and Davis, 37; second (tie), The Clarks and Claire Norton and Millar, 32 1/2; third, Marge Baker and Cynthia Bjorlie, 32.
Rockport Ramblings is compiled each week by reporter Jonathan L'Ecuyer. If you have an item for Ramblings, call L'Ecuyer at 978-283-7000, ext. 3451, or e-mail jlecuyer@gloucestertimes.com.
