Titanic Branson Authors' Week - LINE UP

Here is a list of all of the Authors that will YOU WILL MEET at the Titanic Branson Authors' Week event on March 18-24, 2013 in Branson, Mo.


Lee W. Merideth:    

1912 Facts about Titanic and an updated companion book, Titanic Names: A Complete List of the Passengers and Crew, (Titanic Centennial Edition.)

Both books explore fascinating lesser-known facts about the ship, from her creation, the passengers, crew, the sinking, her discovery and salvage operations.  After 100 years, significant questions remain.  Answers to these and hundreds of other obscure facts are presented in these two, easy-to-read volumes.

Lee Merideth is a long-time Titanic historian and the author of several Civil War  

reference books. 

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Bruce M. Caplan:   

The Sinking of the Titanic – 1912 Survivor Accounts. Logan Marshall’s original 1912 classic, abridged and edited by Bruce M. Caplan. Also, available on CD

Bruce M. Caplantook the original work and edited and abridged the book to include new information.  Today, he is much sought-after public speaker and is considered a premier Titanic expert. Business man and author, Caplan resides in Washington State with his wife Esther.

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Helen Behr Sanford: 

           

Starboard at Midnight– The Love Story of Two Survivors

This fascinating book weaves together history and fiction to tell the true tale of American tennis star Karl H. Behr and Helen Newsom. Not unlike fictional TITANIC movie lovers, Jack and Rose...Karl and Helen’s love could not be denied. Their authentic shipboard romance  comes to life in a definitive biography of adventure and high drama.

Helen is a descendent of Karl Behr.

Author Helen Behr Sanford,  having lived next door to her namesake grandmother, captures the fascinating lives of these two lovers in their journey through the early years of the twentieth century, and highlights the brilliant tennis career of Karl Behr.

She is a graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Maryland and studied with the late Theodore Weiss at Princeton University.  She has raised two sons with her husband on a small farm outside of Princeton.

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Ken Rossignol: 

Titanic 1912 – The Original News Stories

News gathering in 1912, not unlike today, often jumped-the-gun before all of the facts were known.  Titanic 1912  takes a hard look at the original newspaper coverage of the disaster and sorts out the true facts from the gross exaggerations that appeared in newspapers, worldwide.   This book provides a unique look-back into 1912 news reporting  by a renowned, 21^stcentury journalist     

After covering hard news for 22 years, Ken Rossignol has been devoting full time to writing and is a sought-after, international maritime history speaker.   

Wade Sisson:

Racing Through the Night

   

Wade realized that he wanted to read more about the Olympic's role in the events of April 14-15, 1912, but couldn't find anything more than footnotes in the written record. So, he set out to research and write Racing Through the Night.                           

           

                     

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Helen Benziger –  (ONLY at ship Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20)

Helen Tobin “Molly” Brown’s great-granddaughter with

Kristen Iversen   Molly Brown:Unraveling the Myth – The True Life Story of the Titanic’s Most Famous Survivor

When Margaret Tobin Brown arrived in New York City after her perilous night in Titanic’s Lifeboat Six, a legend was born. With fame she became “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” but in the process her life story was distorted beyond recognition.  Kristen Iversen sets the record straight in the first in-depth biography of this American icon.

Kristen Iversengrew up in Colorado and holds a Ph.D in English and has taught at universities around the country and is an honored author of creative non-fiction books.

Helen Benziger, Titanic survivor descendant, travels the country lecturing about her famous ancestor.

Have a question or want to purchase tickets to this event? Please visit our website at http://www.titanicbranson.com or call 800-381-7670.

Hope to see you there!


Chief Purser
Titanic Museum Attraction

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New! Meet Titanic Authors during Titanic Authors Week

 

Mark your calendars! NEW! Titanic Author's Weeks
March 18th-23rd, 2013 in Branson, Mo. and April 1st-7th, 2013 in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

Well, it's true. We have worked hard to get together the BEST, most knowledgeable Titanic authors all in one place....at the Permanent Titanic Museum Attraction. 

For the first time in our Titanic Museum history, SIX celebrated authors of Titanic historical books and novels will make their public appearances together on Monday, March 18th through Saturday, March 23rd from 10am – 5pm at the Titanic Museum Attraction’s First Annual Book Signing Fair in Branson, MO. and on Monday, April 1st through Saturday, April 7th, 10 celebrated authors will gather at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

There have been hundreds of Titanic books written about the legendary Titanic - books written from every possible perspective. Now, all Titanic fans and followers will have the opportunity to meet and interact with authors of many of these remarkable books during this unprecedented, 6-day book signing event.

For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670.

Who is your favorite Titanic Author? Mine have got to be Debbie & Michael Shoulders who wrote T is for Titanic. What a fascinating book, perfect for all ages , with beautiful illustrations!

T is for Titanic - Purchase at our gift shop or online here.

See you there for an education in Titanic history!

Chief Purser

Erin Wicker

Permanent Titanic Museum Attractions

Branson, Mo. 

Pigeon Forge, Tn. 

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Religious Heroes of Titanic

Experience the Spiritual Treasure of Titanic

Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

We know God had plans for the passengers and crew aboard the Titanic on April 15, 1912. Some would survive that night, many would not. The real question is, were the passengers and crew ready to meet Him? Whatever they faced, did they truly know God and have the peace of Salvation?

From launch to the tragedy, the Titanic Museum Attraction is a virtual voyage of discovery, made real by the true stories and courageous actions of the passengers who met their fate that cold, dark night in the North Atlantic.

One particular Titanic story, is that of John Harper, Evangelical Preacher, age 39. This man of faith was last seen pleading with a young man to come to Christ. Watch this video story told by our Titanic Museum Attraction Captain - The Reverand John Harper Story.

Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

P.S. We will not hand out a boarding pass of a passenger who didn't survive to any child that visits our Titanic Museum Attractions.

Chief Purser
Titanic Museum Attraction
Erin Wicker

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True Titanic Stories - A 2013 Web Tribute Event

Last year, as most of you know, our 1st Class Maid Jaynee, recorded 100 videos of 100 passengers/crew who sailed Titanic. These videos were created as a special tribute for Titanic's 100th anniversary. Each of the 100 videos was played each day from January 1 - April 10 - 2012.

These videos were so popular on our website that we have decided to RE-RELEASE them!

Each Thursday, throughout 2013, we will re-release one of our 100th Anniversary Titanic Videos on our websites.

Be sure to visit the web TODAY and watch the IDA STRAUS Videotribute. You can help us spread the word that these videos are available. Tell your friends on facebook, twitter, youtube, etc.





If you aren't our friend on facebook yet, please join us as we tell the stories of the 2,208 passengers and crew of Titanic. 


Chief Purser Erin Wicker signing off. 

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Thank YOUR Teacher This Month!

I remember her so well. Mrs. Mechos was my 4th grade teacher. She was a tall, thin, middle aged women with blonde hair and a heart of gold. She was patient, kind, considerate, and understanding, as a 4th grade teacher aught to be! She was by far my favorite teacher and the impact she left on me still carries on over 27 years later!

Not only did Mrs. Mechos teach me how to multiply and divide; she also taught me how to work through a social problem by communicating and of coarse to accessorize my outfits with cute purses.

Who was your favorite teacher growing up? It is amazing how much impact teachers have on our lives. Now, I can see their impact on my children's lives. My children have been extremely blessed to have such wonderful teachers as they grow.

This month, February 2013, at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN, we honor all Teachers. Any teacher who would like to come visit us in Pigeon Forge can get in FREE by showing their teacher ID. It's FREE because our teachers deserve it.

The Titanic Museum Attraction knows that Teachers can pass on the history of Titanic to their children so that the children who sailed on Titanic 101 years ago, will never be forgotten. Thank a teacher TODAY and let them know about our Special Offer.

Thank you Mrs. Mechos. I will never forget you!!

Chief Purser, Erin Wicker
Titanic Museum Attraction

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Molly and Carter's Creative Writing Contest

Attn Children interested in Titanic history...Get your parents and log on to our website http://www.titanicbranson.com.

Are you a good writer, but have never had the courage to enter a writing contest? Stop wondering and see if you have what it takes to be a winning writer!  Enter Molly & Carter’s Creative Writing Contest for your chance to win a trip to Titanic Branson during our Titanic Author's Week! Our winning authors will get to meet published Titanic authors. 
 

About the Contest

In honor of our Titanic Author’s Week (March 18-24), Molly & Carter and the Titanic Museum Attraction invite each and every child ages 7-12 to write a story from the eyes of his/her pet! Molly & Carter help us to remember the stories of the 10 dogs that were on board the Titanic, and what grand stories they were! Some Titanic writers have written stories about cats, and pigs, and even roosters! Now it is YOUR TURN to look through the eyes of YOUR PETS and tell us about a day in THEIR lives! Are you ready?

The writing contest starts NOW and ends Tuesday, February 26, 2013. PARENTS AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIANS MUST FILL OUT THE ENTRY ON THE TITANIC BRANSON WEBSITE  FOR THEIR CHILD.

There will be 3 prizes awarded: a 1st Prize, a 2nd Prize, and an Honorable Mention. The winners will be chosen by a panel of Titanic Museum Attraction top executives and will be announced on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

Here is a list of the prizes:

First Prize: 2 nights stay at Myer Hotels; Family Pass to the Titanic during our Titanic Author’s Week (March 18-24) where you will meet some of the most famous Adult and Young People’s Titanic Authors; your story published on our TitanicBranson.com website; 4 Andy's Frozen Custard Cones, and 4 passes to the Tracks Family Fun Center.

Second Prize: Family Pass to the Titanic during our Titanic Author’s Week (March 18-24) where you will meet some of the most famous Adult and Young People’s Titanic Authors; 4 Andy's Frozen Custard Cones, and 4 passes to the Tracks Family Fun Center.

Honorable Mention: Family Pass to the Titanic during our Titanic Author’s Week (March 18-24) where you will meet some of the most famous Adult and Young People’s Titanic Authors.
Good Luck!

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