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MSP author Jean Otto dies at 86 September 20, 2011

Marion Street Press author of "First Love: Memoirs of a First Amendment Freedom Fighter" died Thursday, Sept. 15 at age 86. Read her obituary at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Otto was the first female editorial writer at The Milwaukee Journal in 1972 and the first female president of The Society of Professional Journalists in 1979. She also founded the First Amendment Congress. "It is basically a conversation with the public about the fact that the free press is a public right," she said. In addition, she taught at the University of Denver.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Milwaukee Catholic Home on 2462 N. Prospect Ave. in Wisconsin.

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The Dallas Morning News reviews "Chalk Line" September 6, 2011

The Friday, September 2 Dallas Morning News calls Paula LaRocque's debut crime novel "absorbing" and says she "… delivers a complicated, satisfying mystery tale. …

"Chalk Line deftly avoids the easy, larger-than-life 'Texas' stereotypes that infect many detective novels set in the Lone Star State. …

"The book's smooth sentences and effective use of detail provide solid reflections of LaRocque's love of good prose. … Chalk Line is both an engrossing, entertaining detective tale and a good down payment on future Ben Gallagher mysteries."

LaRocque will appear at Barnes and Noble at 3881 S. Cooper Street in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, September 10 at 1 p.m. For more information on her other appearances, visit www.paulalarocque.com.

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Booklist reviews "Chalk Line" September 6, 2011

Booklist has reviewed Paula LaRocque's debut mystery novel, Chalk Line, and says, "LaRocque has created a handful of appealing characters with detailed backstories to begin her series, and it's well worth getting in at the start."

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