Fida Abbott's Books: Events

Fida Abbott's Books and e-Books

Exploring My Ideas
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, in the Summer 2019, category of Short Story
Publication Date: June 5, 2018

Available to purchase: Xlibris, Amazon, BN, and Kobo
e-Book: 978-1-9845-1843-9
Softcover: 978-1-9845-1842-2
Hardcover: 978-1-9845-1841-5

Enthusiasm
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, in the Spring 2010, category of Novel
Publication Date: February 24, 2010

Available to purchase: Xlibris, Amazon, BN, and Kobo
e-Book: 978-1-9845-1842-2
Softcover: 978-1-9845-1841-5
Hardcover: 978-1-9845-1843-9

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LOCAL EVENT: This is My Story

Photo by the First Baptist Church of Passtown

On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1 PM, Sisters of Faith, a Women Ministry from the First Baptist Church of Passtown located at 117 Barber Ave, Coatesville, PA held an event named This is My Story. This event presented nine local authors who shared their stories about their books. They are Fida Abbott, Polly Foster, Sharlene Fullwood, Abigail Gordon, Anita Harris, Sylvia Harris, Katina Robertson, Denise Smith, and Paige Thomas.

Published on Saturday, June 22, 2024

This is My Story

Good morning!

Author Fida Abbott was invited by Sisters of Faith, a women ministry from the First Baptist Church of Passtown in Coatesville, PA to tell story about her book, Enthusiasm. The church is located at 117 Barber Avenue, Coatesville, PA.

This event is open for women in the community, so if you are interested and have a free time in the afternoon this Saturday, May 25, 2024, please come and join them.

Fida is also available for public speaking in any size of attendants, online or in person. She has interest to share her experiences and knowledge about how to be a good citizen as a legal immigrant, as a mental health caregiver for youth, and anything about writing, including writing therapy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach her, by leaving a comment, filling out the online form on the right side of this blog, or connecting with her via Facebook.***

Published on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Book Events in 2022 and 2023

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Abbottsbooks participated in 2023 Craft and Vendor Show, held by Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School in Coatesville, PA. In this event, Abbottsbooks supported a youth author, Ariel Abbott by inviting her to join the show. Her comic book, Phoebe's Mental Health Journey (PMHJ), a comic book supporting mental health awareness for youth, won an international book award, the 2021 Bronze Medal for Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in the category of Best Book by Youth Author (under18).

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Abbottsbooks participated in a silent auction, First Annual Thistle Hills Dinner, located at Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville, PA. Carolyn Tate who won the Abbottsbooks packet, brought home Enthusiasm, Exploring My Ideas, and Pretty, Paid, Powerful: 40 Days in Powering the Women Within.

Published on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Book "Exploring My Ideas" will Attend CLA Conference Exhibit

This year Exploring My Ideas will have a chance to participate in California Library Association (CLA) Conference Exhibit that will be held on Thursday-Saturday, October 24-26, 2019 at Convention Center, Pasadena, California. National Association of Book Entrepreneurs (NABE) will bring Exploring My Ideas along with other book participants.

The schedule of book show is listed below:

Thursday, October 24: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, October 25: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 26: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exploring My Ideas

Publication Date: June 6, 2018

Available to purchase: Xlibris, Amazon, BN, and Kobo

Trade Paperback: 978-1-9845-1842-2
Trade Hardback: 978-1-9845-1841-5
E-book: 978-1-9845-1843-9

* Buy directly from its author via PayPal (Free S+H for USA customers)

Book "Exploring My Ideas" will Attend 2019 PNBA Tradeshow

2019 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Tradeshow will be held on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, October 6,7, 8 at the Red Lion on the River, Portland, OR. This event is open only to book industry professionals and are not open to the general public.

In this event North American of Book Entrepreneurs (NABE) will bring book Exploring My Ideas for book show along with other book participants. To see PNBA 2019 Fall Show Exhibitor's List, you can visit this link. NABE will be on the Table 78 along with other 120 exhibitors. To see 2019 Complete Show Program, you can visit this link.

Thank you

Published on Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Meeting with A Clay Pottery and Textiles Artist from West Chester, PA

Author Fida Abbott with Artist Nancy Rasch Salamon

What was an interesting news from the author Fida Abbott who had book signing this morning, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at West Chester Public Library from 10 AM to 12 PM? For the first time a clay pottery and textiles artist from West Chester, PA, Nancy Rasch Salamon met Fida in her book signing event. They had a good conversation about their each work. Nancy was interested to have a copy of Fida's books, Exploring My Ideas and Fida would love to visit her studio someday that is located on 349 West Barnard St, West Chester, PA 19382.

You can find Nancy's works in many retail stores around the USA. For wholesale, you can contact her directly via email or phone.

An artist and a writer met together! What a wonderful moment! They both would love to look forward to meet again in one of Nancy's Shows in West Chester area.(*)

Book Signing "Exploring My Ideas", West Chester Public Library, PA

Published on Saturday, Oct 13, 2018

Two Book Events in a Week

~ PUBLIC SPEAKING ~

ENTHUSIASM!

Meet Author Fida Abbott

Coatesville Area Public Library (eLounge Room)

501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320

Thursday, October 11, 2018

6.30 – 7.30 PM

Fida will share her story about how she wrote her first novel, Enthusiasm, based on her own true story written on her second language and won Pinnacle Book Achievement Award from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

Enthusiasm has been translated and published in Indonesia by an Indonesian publisher: Yayasan Komunikasi Bina Kasih (YKBK)

Book will be available for purchase during the event with 20% discount from retail price. One dollar for every book purchased will be donated to Coatesville Area Public Library.(*)

~ BOOK SIGNING ~

West Chester Area Public Library

415 N Church St.

West Chester, PA 19380

Saturday, October 13, 2018

10 AM – 12 PM

Author: Fida Abbott

Preface by Lut Nero, Ph.D.

(Dean Emeritus of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania)

Exploring My Ideas

Ten Short StoriesFollowed by the Author’s Shared Ideas with a Simple and Practical Guide How toExplore and Compose Ideas into Short Stories

Take 20% discount from retail price during this event. One dollar for every book purchased will be donated to West Chester Public Library

Published on Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Book Launch Party for "Exploring My Ideas"

Thank you all who have given responses "YES" or "NO" to attend and not to attend Fida Abbott's Book Launch Party. All guests are special and Fida appreciates your effort and time. Besides family, friends, co-workers, former co-workers, and neighbors, there will be Dean Emeritus of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania who wrote Foreword of Fida's new published book, Former General Manager of YKBK (Indonesian publisher who published Fida's book Enthusiasm in Indonesia) who came from Ohio, Director of Coatesville Area Public Library, Music Director of CASD for Middle School, Rector and Deacon of the Episcopal Church of the Trinity, former Ass. Manager of Walmart in Parkesburg, former Support Manager of Walmart in Parkesburg and former Girl Scouts Troop Leader, etc.
During the event, book will be available for purchase with special discount 20% from the retail price. As most of the guests don't know about Fida's book Enthusiasm and they asked about it, book Enthusiasm will be available for purchase too with 20% discount from the retail price.
There will be door prize, entertainments with non classical and classical music, and silent auction. The proceeds of this silent auction will benefit the Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville, PA who is going to celebrate 150 Anniversary and is having renovation. Have fun at Fida Abbott's Book Launch Party amd thank you all for your support.(*)

Source: Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville, PA

Published, Thursday, July 26, 2018

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: Promoting Batik from Indonesia

What will you expect when you attend a book launch party? Book, right? That's right, but in Book Launch Party that will be held by author Fida Abbott on August 4, 2018 will be interesting because it will be very different. She will host a silent auction besides give the opportunity to her guests to purchase her books with 20% discount and have them autographed. This silent auction will benefit the Episcopal Church of the Trinity that is having renovation and will celebrate 150th Anniversary. The silent auction will offer a basket filled with Fida's books, Indonesian products including batik, and other things that are relevant to the stories she wrote in her books.

What is batik? The details about its definition, history, and technique, you can visit this page. The pictures below will show you how famous/popular batik in Indonesia (traditional clothes) and in international (modern fashion).***

The Malaysian prime minister, Mahathir Mohammad, (left) and Indonesian president Suharto (right) wave to photographers as the US president, Bill Clinton, looks on. The leaders were wearing Batik shirts.

Barack Obama and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Formal dresses

Casual dress

Semi-formal dress

Contemporer skirts

Batik in fashion

Published on Tuesday, June 19, 2018

PODCAST WCHE 1520 AM RADIO: Fida Abbott's New Published Book

On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 4.30 PM, WCHE 1520 AM Radio Station had a talk show with a local author, Fida Abbott.

Kyle Hudson (producer/host) who leads the World's Finest show program, Karie (co-host), and Rae (co-host) interviewed Fida about her upcoming published book, her journey to become a local author till she got an interview in their radio station and how the readers responses had influenced her writing journey.

WCHE 1520 AM, West Chester, PA

As the book will be published soon, Fida explained that she was going to have a book launch party, held on August 4, 2018. In that event, besides the guests will be entertained by live music, there will be door prize, book signing opportunity, and a silent auction. The silent auction will present a basket filled with Fida's books, Indonesian products, and other things that relevant to the stories she wrote in her books. All profit from this silent auction will benefit the Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville, PA that is having many renovations and is going to celebrate 150 years of Anniversary in the next couple months.

WCHE 1520 AM can be listened live. Click To Listen Live on the top of the right Website.(*)

Author Fida Abbott and Kyle Hudson, Producer/Host

After talk show. From left to right: Kyle, Fida, Karie, and Rae.

Posted by Marketing Team of Abbottsbooks.com
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

LIBERTY TAX ACTIVITY TIME: Special Opportunity for the Children to Learn

During tax season, Liberty Tax Office in Coatesville, PA (209 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA) will hold a special activity time for children. Meals will be provided by Lisa and Traci Morris of Filet of Soul. These events will be held after school and you must sign up your children to attend at 484-784-5261.

During the week, we will be teaching the kids how to create commercials, web design, game making, and mentoring. Guest speakers will be invited:
1. Fida Abbott is an author and her activity will help children create their own children's book about Coatesville.
2. Lisa and Traci Morris will be holding cooking classes at their location.
3. Kyle Hudson of WCHE will teach Radio Broadcasting and host kids on our local radio show.

Video Game Battles on the weekends!

Liberty Tax Activity Time is supported by Harry Lewis Jr., PA State Representative.

(Posted on Thursday, 12/08/2016)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Podcast by Fida Abbott (How to Self-Publish Her Books)

Author Fida Abbott had shared her experiences of how to self-publish her e-books/books in Open Mic Night, Coatesville Area Public Library, Thursday, December 1st, 2016 at 6.30 - 8 PM.

You can write a review at this link: Archive Internet

Posted on Thursday, 12/01/2016

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Come and Join!

Author Fida Abbott will present at Open Mic Night at Coatesville Area Public Library tonight. In this event she will share two opening paragraphs of one of her recent short stories she had just written.

The purpose of she is going to do that because she wanted to show how important the opening of any writing especially short story is. It must draw the reader's attention so they will keep reading till the end of the story.

Come and join us tonight at 6:30-8:00 PM at Coatesville Area Public Library (Cafe Room)!

BRING YOUR TALENTS, YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR EXPRESSION

SHARE WITH US ON 1ST THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 1st, 2016; 6:30-8:00 PM

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Come and Join!

Author Fida Abbott will present at Open Mic Night at Coatesville Area Public Library tonight. In this event she will perform three series of her latest poems and talk about her literary project she was working on recently.

Come and join us tonight at 6:30-8:00 PM at Coatesville Area Public Library (Cafe Room)!

BRING YOUR TALENTS, YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR EXPRESSION

SHARE WITH US ON 1ST THURSDAY

AUGUST 4, 6:30-8:00 PM

PODCAST: Public Speaking by Author Fida Abbott, Rotary Club of Coatesville, PA

Today, May 19, 2016, author Fida Abbott gave public speaking about her book entitled Enthusiasm to the top twenty five students of the 2016 graduating class at Coatesville Area Senior High School (Honor Scholars) in the Rotary Club of Coatesville lunch meeting at Coatesville Country Club (Rotary District 7450).

In her interactive speech, she invited one of the students, named Andrew, to share how enthusiasm played the vital role in pursuing his dream.

In the end of her speech, she shared to the students to do what they love and love what they do. By doing those, will create enthusiasm in reaching their dreams. Having faith is very important, but faith without action is nothing/impossible to reach their dreams. "So have a dream and faith, start an action, be enthusiastic and persistent, and you will reach your dream!" that was her message in the end of her speech.

To listen her whole speech, it will take 23.37 minutes. You may visit its link and leave a comment or just click the arrow button below.

Fida also expressed her gratitude to Mrs. Sandra Simmons, President of the women's League for Minority Education, who had invited her to speak about her book, Enthusiasm, to 25 honor students; and Mr. Grover Koon (Judge Koon), Assistant Governor of Rotary District 7450, who had introduced her to the attendances.

Thank you for listening Fida's podcast.

Marketing Team of Enthusiasm

(This post is published on Thursday, May 19, 2016)

"Enthusiasm" Participates in 35th Annual Award Recognition and Scholarship Banquet

Women's League for Minority Education will be holding 35th Annual Award Recognition and Scholarship Banquet to support Coatesville Community.

Day and Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016

Time: 6 P.M.

Location: Wyndham Gardens, 815 North Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA

Benefit: Scholarships to local high students and to Lincoln University

Ticket: Call 610-246-7298

Program: Silent Auction, dinner, entertainment by DJ Griff, introduction of the members of Women's League and acknowledgment of special guests, presentation of honorees and scholarship recipients.

Author of Enthusiasm, Fida Abbott was delivering Enthusiasm basket
for Silent Auction to Sandra Simmons, Founder and President of Women's League for Minority Education
at her house in Coatesville, PA, Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Enthusiasm Basket, themed Spring

About Women's League for Minority Education:

Women's League for Minority Education was organized in March 1978 by ten women sensitive to the educational needs of minorities, who wanted to make a difference: Judith R. Williams, Gertrude C. Woods, Dorothy Kidd, Lucille Kenny, Anna Clark, Brenda Coleman, Janet Folks, Margo Robinson, Johnnie Mathis and Sandra F. Simmons. The mission is to enhance the opportunities for minorities to receive higher education; support historically black colleges and universities, and encourage voluntary services in the community.

~ An investment in knowledge pays the best return ~

About Enthusiasm:

ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.

Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds.

Enthusiasm won Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for category of novel, in spring 2010 from National Association of Book Entrepreneur (NABE). Enthusiasm is available to purchase at Amazon and other online book stores (hard cover, paperback, and e-book)

About the Author:

Fida Abbott was born and raised in Indonesia, married to an American, and lives in Pennsylvania. She is a Director of the Online Writing Course (PMOH), www.pelatihanmenulis.com as well as KabarIndonesia, www.kabarindonesia.com, an online Indonesian news, based on the citizen reporter.

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(Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2016)

Give Unforgettable Gifts!

Recently Enthusiasm had participated in the special event: Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit Coatesville Area Public Library, Downingtown Library, YMCA Youth Scholarship, High School Scholarship, and Samara House Shelter. Last week Fida Abbott, author of Enthusiasm received Thank You letter from Delta Kappa Gamma (International Society for Key Women Educators) that held that event. The following paragraphs will show you what they have written:

October 30, 2015

Dear Friends,

It has been a few weeks since our Silent Auction and Raffle on October 4th and we want to say thank you. Your support of Delta Kappa Gamma continues to amaze our membership and reminds us that we are all part of a phenomenal community. Your generous monetary donations, program ads, and unique and desirable gifts made our event fun and, above all, successful. We were able to raise over $11,000.

With the money raised from our event, Delta Kappa Gamma is now able to fulfill our promises of support to the Brandywine Y Youth Scholarship program, our Coatesville and Downingtown public libraries and the children and mothers at Samara House as well as to provide three scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to enter the field of education.

Once again, we thank you for your generous support.

Sincerely,

Amy Buddock, President Vivian Childs, Ways and Means

Enthusiasm will continue to serve its community by participating in the community events. You may contact its author, Fida Abbott by filling out the Contact Form available on the down-right side of this blog.

If you consider to give Enthusiasm as a special gift for holiday seasons, for examples: Thanksgiving or Christmas, Fida has a special idea as she tried to describe it through her snapshot of what she had done.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. (John Wooden)

~ 11/04/2015~

Meet "Enthusiasm" at Silent Auction and Raffle, Coatesville Country Club

Please, support our community! Mark your calender if you are interested to attend this special event: SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE to benefit Coatesville Area Public Library, Downingtown Library, YMCA Youth Scholarship, High School Scholarship, and Samara House Shelter.

Day and Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2015

Time: 1.30-4.30 PM

Place: Coatesville Country Club, 143 Reservoir Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

Room: Bottom Floor

Ticket includes: Lunch and 2 Ruffles

Ticket Info: Marcia McQueen, Phone: 610 384 6252

This event is sponsored by Delta Kappa Gamma Society

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11, 1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators.

Coatesville County Club

Established in 1921, Coatesville Country Club is viewed as one of the premier private clubs in Chester County. A beautiful setting for golf, social events, weddings, banquets, romantic dinners, and casual afternoons, Coatesville Country Club has one of the finest golf courses in southeastern Pennsylvania.


SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE, Sunday, Oct 4, 2015 at 1.30-4.30 PM

Thank you for your support for our community.

Source of pictures: Coatesville Country Club

About the Author:

Fida R. Abbott was born and raised in Indonesia, married to an American, and lives in Pennsylvania. She is a Director of the Online Writing Course (PMOH), www.pelatihanmenulis.com and a former Managing Editor of KabarIndonesia, an online Indonesian news, based on the citizen reporter. (Sept 24, 2015)