Events
Thanks for coming out to see me on my Summer Blowout tour!
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I'm in writing mode now, with just a few exceptions...
Saturday, September 20
NEIBA autographing
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
October 21-22
Maria Shriver's California Women's Conference
Long Beach, CA
"The exuberant and charming Claire Cook (ask anyone who saw her at this spring's Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival) is one of the sassiest and funniest creators of contemporary women's fiction."
- Susan Larson, The New Orleans Times-Picayune
“We thoroughly enjoyed your Life's A Beach book and review phone conversation and sincerely hope there will be other books in the future that we can discuss. Your warm, spirited personality was appreciated by all our members and certainly seems to have an impact on the characters you write about. We are all looking forward to Summer Blowout.”
-"Books & Bites" Book Club, Jupiter, FL, a subgroup of Who's New In North County (West Palm Beach, Fl)
“Claire Cook was a TERRIFIC speaker. Our luncheon was a huge success because of her enthusiastic talk. One never knows if anyone else will enjoy the speaker, but EVERYONE remarked about how much they enjoyed Claire.”
- Carol Tassel
Brandeis National Women's Committee
"The way Claire Cook imparts serious, practical, and inspirational advice, with the timing and delivery of a seasoned comedian, is shear genious."
- Kathy Meeker, Scituate Library Director
"Claire Cook is a wonderful speaker and her effervescence is contagious! She totally gets the humor of life and shares her insights with wit and a beautiful smile. Claire so charmed our audience of 300 that each left the event feeling as though she'd just spent time with a new best friend."
- Susan Dutcher
Board of Directors, WE CAN
"Claire Cook is not only a fabulous writer -- but also one class act. On her way to join us as the featured author at our annual Book & Author event, her car was hit by a huge hunk of debris from a freak highway accident. What did she do? She hired a car to bring her the remaining 30 miles to be with us and, with sparkling wit and a big smile, charmed the audience of 325 who had not a clue of her recent near-death experience. Talented, pretty, vivacious and fun, Claire Cook deserves the huge success her work has received.”
- Martha W. Murphy
Co-Chair, Annual Book & Author Event, Narragansett, RI
"Claire Cook's infectious humor charmed everyone - days later, people were still commenting on her lively spirit and warm personality. Her story was inspiring to all of us would-be writers and storytellers, and it was refreshing to meet someone whose success hasn't tarnished her sense of self."
- Jane Granatino
Dover Town Library
"I recently attended the Cape Cod Writers' Conference and enjoyed your afternoon workshop and evening panel discussion. It was a joy and inspiration to hear your story and absorb your wisdom on the business. Thank you for inspiring me."
"We figured that anybody who could write Claire Cook’s books would be at least halfway funny. What we didn't know was how entertaining she would be! The audience at our event simply loved Claire, even asking her, 'Have you always been a comedienne?' We'd have her back in a heartbeat!"
- Michelle Geissbuhler
Worthington, Ohio Arts Council
“Claire Cook's personality, quick-witted and charming, is at odds with the stereotype of a writer. She is gregarious, friendly, and attentive to her audiences. They love the energy she brings to each event. She is a tireless promoter who is always available and eager to assist in the promotion of her books."
-Kathleen McGonagle, Events Coordinator, Buttonwood Books and Toys, Cohasset, MA
"Claire Cook is charming! I felt like I knew her as soon as I met her-she's warm, funny, dynamic, and obviously talented. Our audience was instantly enamored with her. Not only was she a great speaker, but gracious as well."
Maryellen Geurtsen
Director, Events & Customer Relations
Massachusetts Dental Society
"Claire is a wonderful speaker and we thoroughly enjoyed having her on our campus. She clearly "connected" with our students because of her down-to-earth presentation style, her warmth, her humor and her candor. Claire was generous with both her time and her advice. The audience found her very inspiring and have since commented that she's an example of how "real" people can be successful with talent, hard work, a willingness to learn, and a good sense of humor."
- Rae Trachman Perry
Associate Dean of Student Development
Middlesex Community College
"Everyone has something to learn from Claire Cook. Whether it be the aspiring writer in need of information, the experienced author eager to learn how to captivate a crowd, or the dear reader who wants only a good book, Claire inspires all. Funny and savvy, generous and astute, Claire is the whole package."
- Amy MacKinnon
Grub Street
