March 7, 2008 – Ann McCauley, an emerging women’s literature author from Pennsylvania, will be speaking at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Olean Public Library in celebration of the release of her new novel, Runaway Grandma, and Women’s History Month.
McCauley, a retired psychiatric nurse with a certificate in gerontology, will be reading excerpts from her book and speaking about the issues it addresses.

Runaway Grandma is the story of seventy-year-old Olivia Hampton, a widowed retired school teacher who meticulously plans a fake suicide. She believes her son is plotting to have her declared incompetent to gain control of her finances. She moves to a distant state with a new identity but life has a way of refusing to let her be.

McCauley believes that financial elder abuse is a definite problem in America today, explaining that it is not uncommon for adult children to want their inheritances while they are still young enough to enjoy it.

McCauley will also be sharing details of the writing contest “Runaway Giveaway” she is holding. Prizes for winning submissions include a $50 savings bond for children and signed copies of the book for adults.

The event will also include a large-screen debut of her new website, developed by Mellon & Co., and refreshments will be served. To learn more about McCauley, her books and the contest, visit her website at www.annmccauley.com.

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Runaway Giveaway

It’s time for some writing fun courtesy of our client, Women’s Literature author Ann McCauley. She is offering a contest to see who has the funniest stories about the older women in their families. Adults and children are welcomed to enter submissions for varying prizes. Contest details are offered below, and are also available to read on her Web site’s contest page. Visit this link to submit stories. Also, watch for Ann at events throughout the region!

CONTEST DETAILS

Adults and secondary school students: Does Olivia remind you of your own mother or grandmother? Do you have amusing stories about the women in your own family?

If so, now is your chance to share them! You can win a free, signed copy of Runaway Grandma.

Ann welcomes you to use the form below to send her your crazy stories on life with your own mother, grandmother, or an older woman in your family. She

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