Past and Upcoming Events

6:00PM Thursday November 3, 2005
Reading and Signing at the Boston Public Library
Mezzanine Conference Room Copley Branch

On Thursday, November 3 at 6:00PM, Brockton-born, self-published author Daniel Trask will be concluding his tour of Massachusetts library visits with a reading at the Boston Public Library. He will be reading from his first novel, My Dog, The Meat Eater, and promoting his upcoming novel, Do It For The Money. During the second segment of the program, Daniel will describe his journey from manuscript to published book-with tips on everything from writing and formatting to publishing and marketing. Following the question and answer segment, Daniel will be selling and signing books.

Daniel's grandfather Harry Trask will also be reading from his World War II memoir, Harry's War. He will be signing and selling books after the program as
well.

Friday March 11, 2005
Two Assemblies at Avon High School

Thanks to Ginny Mahoney, art teacher at Avon Middle/High School, Daniel got to present his book to two groups of high schoolers. Teachers and the Principal shuddered as Daniel encouraged them to write and publish books rather than finish high school. Daniel recieved a handsome purse for his services.

7:00 - 8:30 pm Tuesday December 7, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Chicopee Public Library

A bunch of people showed up including a science-fiction author who was one of Issac Asimov's science students way back in the day.

7:00 pm Thursday, November 18, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Stoughton Library

Cookies and Punch were served to several avid readers and writers who were very impressed with Daniel's sauve, smooth voice.

7:00 - 8:30 pm Wednesday November 10, 2004
Northampton - Forbes Library

The throngs could be quelled only by the soft words of My Dog, The Meat Eater.

6:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesday October 19, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Sunderland Public Library

Due to the Red Sox game and the terrible weather, only one woman attended this event. However, she was a published writer originally from Brockton, MA
(Daniel's home town). They enjoyed a nice long talk about writing and Brockton, the best city on earth.

7:00 pm Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Thayer Public Library, Braintree

Twelve people came to this reading to enjoy the runaway train excitement of Daniel's talk on My Dog The Meat Eater and self-publication.

7:30 - 9:00 pm Thursday, October 7, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Shrewsbury Public Library

Ten people came to this reading. There were a few authors in the audience as well as a few interested readers. The conversation was scintillating.

7:00 pm Monday, October 4, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Plymouth Public Library

35 people attended this reading featuring both Dan and Mike Foy, author of the science fiction novel, Future Perfect. Both authors read a section from their novels and both spoke a little bit about their different modes of publication. The audience, which was composed mostly of aspiring writers, asked numerous questions about writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing (Mike Foy), and marketing. Thanks to the Plymouth Library's generosity and PR, this was the most succesful library event to date for Daniel. The very generous honorarium will be used to purchase books.

6:00 pm Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Clarksburg Public Library

Daniel traveled along route 2W to get to the Clarksburg Town Library. It was a lovely trip to a wild part of the State he'd never been to before. Along the way he paid a quarter to look through some binoculars at the mountains he was passing through. He also stopped at an Indian Trading Post and bought some antique post cards. About ten people attended and enjoyed some lovely desserts, courtesy of the library. Only one writer was in attendance. The rest of the audience consisted of interested readers.

The Clarksburg Library also gave Daniel a very generous honorarium for his troubles.

2:00 pm Saturday, September 18, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Wilbraham Public Library

About a dozen people showed up, some of whom are writers.

7:00 pm Thursday, August 26, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Kingston Library

A small but very interested group including two grammar-school students attended and asked probing questions following Dan's excellent presentation on his book and self-publishing.

6:30 pm Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Reading and Signing at the Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy

Among those present at this reading was the English teacher who encouraged Daniel to publish My Dog, The Meat Eater. The audience had good questions, and at least two expressed the desire to publish their own books. At least one of the people present said they were there because they had heard Daniel's interview on WJDA (see below).

Live Interview on WJDA, AM 1300, Quincy, MA w/Joe Catalano
Monday, August 23, 2004

This was literally Dan's fifteen minutes of fame, at least for the Quincy, MA area. Most of the interview went very well, but Dan responded to one question with what could be considered incorrect information. If you weren't listening, you probably will never know about that particular mistake.