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Big Slick by Eric Luper

November 8, 2007 · Leave a Comment

bigslick coverWhile I do not actually play Texas Hold ‘Em, I have certainly heard a lot about it. I have heard of a lot of teens getting into playing poker, lately, because of all the TV coverage of poker championships and such. I have also heard of a lot of teens getting into trouble because of the gambling addiction they develop. Andrew is one such teen. He is 17 years old, a budding poker player, and a thief. He stole a lot of money — $600 to be exact — from his dad’s dry cleaning business so that he could keep playing poker at a secret poker room run by a guy named Shushie, and time is about to run out on his little secret. So, how does he get out of this mess? Does he just tell his dad everything? Does he steal even more money to try and win back what he’s lost? Does he just run away from home? Well… I’m certainly not going to tell you! Go out and get the book!

And when you’re done reading this book — or even when you just come in to pick it up — make sure you sign up to come to our author visit. That’s right: Eric Luper will be at the East Greenbush Community Library on Thursday, December 13th @ 3pm!!! Hope to see you then!

Happy Reading!

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ERIC LUPER IS COMING TO EAST GREENBUSH!!!

October 1, 2007 · Leave a Comment

luperThat’s right! The author of Big Slick will be coming to the East Greenbush Community Library on Thursday, December 13th @ 3pm.

Come in to hear him read an excerpt from the book, followed by some Q&A. Want to know how he got started writing? Have specific questions about this book? Join us on December 13th @ your East Greenbush Library!

Happy Reading!

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Big Slick Contest!!!

September 15, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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Eric Luper fans will be happy to know that:
1. He has a new book coming out!
&
2. You have a chance to win a FREE, autographed copy! (plus some poker chips)

All you need to do is go here — http://eluper.livejournal.com/34819.html and submit a funny caption for the picture of squirrels playing poker. So, what are you still doing reading my blog?!? Get over there and win a book!

Happy Reading!

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