Author Stephen Eoannou May 10th 1-3pm
yesteryear
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when from out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!
Who was the mind behind The Lone Ranger?
It’s 1930s Buffalo, New York and the Great Depression rages. Playwright Fran Striker needs to write the pilot for a new radi
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when from out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!
Who was the mind behind The Lone Ranger?
It’s 1930s Buffalo, New York and the Great Depression rages. Playwright Fran Striker needs to write the pilot for a new radio show but, first, he must overcome writer’s block, defeat a magical curse, foil a plot to assassinate FDR, and recover stolen diamond rings belonging to an alcoholic boxing champion.
Who was that masked man? Based on the controversial true-life story of Lone Ranger creator Fran Striker, Yesteryear takes us on a magical journey leading to an icon’s debut, a show that provided hope to Americans during the country’s darkest days. Populated by characters of the era—radio actor John Barrett, Mafioso Stefano Magaddino, former lightweight champion Jimmy Slattery, and president-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt—Eoannou’s latest novel breathes new life into the immortal Lone Ranger, and the man who struggled to create him, echoing the spirit of W.P. Kinsella’s Shoeless Joe, Bernard Malamud’s The Natural, and Daniel Wallace’s Big Fish.
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Meet Stephen May 10th from 1-3pm
Stephen G. Eoannou grew up in Buffalo, New York reading Hardy Boy Books and watching old Humphrey Bogart movies on The Late Show. His love of history and writing led him to SUNY Buffalo (BA), Miami University (MA), and The Queens University of Charlotte (MFA). He is the author of the short story collectio
Meet Stephen May 10th from 1-3pm
Stephen G. Eoannou grew up in Buffalo, New York reading Hardy Boy Books and watching old Humphrey Bogart movies on The Late Show. His love of history and writing led him to SUNY Buffalo (BA), Miami University (MA), and The Queens University of Charlotte (MFA). He is the author of the short story collection Muscle Cars and the historical novels After Pearl, Yesteryear, and Rook. Yesteryear was awarded the 2021 International Eyelands Award for Best Historical Novel, The Firebird Book Award for Biographical Fiction, and Shelf Unbound’s Notable Indy Books of 2023. After Pearl is the first in The Nicholas Bishop Mystery Series. Eoannou lives in Buffalo, New York with his two children and one-eyed dog. When not writing, Eoannou can be found restoring his 1865 Second Empire Victorian home and hunting for antiques to furnish it. He stills stays up late watching Bogart flicks.
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1942. War rages in Europe. Pearl Harbor still smolders. And alcoholic private eye Nicholas Bishop wakes up on a hotel room floor with two slugs missing from his .38 revolver. The cops think he’s murdered lounge singer Pearl DuGaye, mobsters think he saw something he shouldn’t have, and Bishop remembers nothing… Together with his indomita
1942. War rages in Europe. Pearl Harbor still smolders. And alcoholic private eye Nicholas Bishop wakes up on a hotel room floor with two slugs missing from his .38 revolver. The cops think he’s murdered lounge singer Pearl DuGaye, mobsters think he saw something he shouldn’t have, and Bishop remembers nothing… Together with his indomitable assistant Gia Alessi, who he may or may not have fired, a WWI vet who often flashes back to 1918, and a one-eyed female dog named Jake, Bishop tries to piece together the events that took place during his disastrous five-day bender. Along the way, he stumbles across a dirty politician, a socialite and her unfaithful husband, and a cabal of American Nazis who are undoubtedly up to no good. Written in the spirit of classic noir, Eoannou adds his own unique voice and flair to the genre in this, the first action-packed outing of the Nicholas Bishop Mysteries…
author Al Ferreira May 17th 11-1
Serving from the heart
Faith-Driven Stories and Transformative Strategies for Servant Leadership and Lasting Impact
Co-Authors: Tricia Andreassen, Coni Myers, Al Ferreira, Wendy Gunn, Natalie Martin, Jacklyn Nagle, Cindy Craig Hall, Garret Milby, and Karen Storey
Transform Your Leadership. Inspire Change. Leave a Legacy.
Unlock the power of servant leadership to
Faith-Driven Stories and Transformative Strategies for Servant Leadership and Lasting Impact
Co-Authors: Tricia Andreassen, Coni Myers, Al Ferreira, Wendy Gunn, Natalie Martin, Jacklyn Nagle, Cindy Craig Hall, Garret Milby, and Karen Storey
Transform Your Leadership. Inspire Change. Leave a Legacy.
Unlock the power of servant leadership to create lasting impact in your life, business, and community.
What if this book could be the key to making significant shifts in how you lead and live—changing lives forever?
By embracing a leadership style rooted in empathy, humility, and the empowerment of others, you can inspire trust, build meaningful connections, and lead with purpose.
Serving From The Heart: Faith-Driven Stories and Transformative Strategies for Servant Leadership and Lasting Impact is a transformative collection of insights from diverse leaders who have reshaped their organizations and communities. This book combines candid storytelling with actionable strategies, showing you how to lead authentically and intentionally.
Discover how to:
• Transform your leadership by leading with empathy and purpose.
• Empower others to thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Overcome setbacks through faith, resilience, and courage.
• Inspire trust and connection through authentic, impactful leadership.
• Build a legacy that reflects your values and uplifts others.
Whether you’re an experienced leader, an aspiring change-maker, or someone passionate about serving others, this book will equip you with the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and heart.
Step into the stories, embrace the strategies, and become the leader you were meant to be.
about the author
Born in Natal, Brazil, I immigrated to the United States with my family at the age of four. Growing up in Pasadena, California, I attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earning a degree in Communications with a focus on Journalism and Organizational Communication.
My journey as a youth development professional began at
Born in Natal, Brazil, I immigrated to the United States with my family at the age of four. Growing up in Pasadena, California, I attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earning a degree in Communications with a focus on Journalism and Organizational Communication.
My journey as a youth development professional began at the age of 15 when I joined the YMCA. Over the course of more than four decades, I’ve served in various non-profit leadership roles, directing and leading multiple YMCA and Scout camps. My efforts have positively impacted over 54,000 campers, creating meaningful experiences that foster growth and leadership.
For 43 summers, I have embraced the role of a servant leader, dedicated to empowering young leaders in outdoor educational and residential camp settings. My work has included recruiting, training, and mentoring thousands of teens and young adults to realize their leadership potential. My passion for leadership development has driven me to create progressive programs and facilitate organizational development experiences for youth, teens, college students, volunteer boards, and staff. My mission has always been clear: to provide lessons that inspire “Leaders for Life.”
As a certified coach, speaker, and trainer through the John C. Maxwell Team, I’ve further honed my ability to mentor and develop future leaders. I’ve had the privilege of redesigning the Easton Foundation’s Olympic Archery in Schools curriculum, now offered at over 170 schools and three major Foundation locations across the United States.
In addition to my work in youth development, I’ve co-hosted the Youth Development Leadership podcast with Michael Garcia and regularly contribute to my blog, Leadership from Al Ferreira Coaching, where I share insights and strategies for empowering others.
Among my proudest moments are the days my children — Alec, Kelly Rose, and Brian — were born, the day I married my wife, Lee Anne, and the day I became an American citizen.
“It is my passion to support those who lead and serve others.”