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The drummer for Aerosmith takes part in a live discussion and book signing on November 14th for his new autobiography Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top

Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors welcomes Joey Kramer, the legendary drummer from one of the most successful bands in America, Aerosmith.  Joey Kramer will host a live discussion on Saturday, November 14th in The Cabaret Theatre at 2:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, at 3:00pm for his new autobiography Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top.

In 1997, amidst Aerosmith’s sold out world tour and #1 album release, Joey revealed in an interview his ongoing struggles with depression. The response from fans and people battling those same internal demons was overwhelming. Joey, who has been the drummer of Aerosmith since it was founded in 1970 and the first member of the band to release his own book, now tells the complete story: the early days of the band, glamorous drug-addled events leading up to their eventual sobriety, battles within his family and among bandmates and the explosive internal dynamics in Aerosmith that continue to unleash a fury of endless creativity.

This is not just another Rock & Roll memoir. In addition to the never-before-told Aerosmith war stories that abound in the book, Hit Hard unpacks the history of a Rock star who was both fragile and tough, who after years of insane wildness became willing to accept help and finally kick a serious alcohol and drug addiction, only to find that the real terrors and hard work were still ahead. It’s the story of an average kid from an average American suburb who went through physical and emotional trauma. It’s about years of depression and the nervous breakdown at the height of the band’s comeback success. Ultimately, it is about how Joey recognized his confusion between love and abuse, awakening to the kind of self-acceptance and compassion that makes healthy relationships possible in the “real world.”

Joey Kramer has been rocking with Aerosmith since the band began in 1970. Kramer and his partners have sold over 150 million albums, and today their multigenerational, global audience is bigger than ever. In addition to the Grammys and the twenty-one multi-platinum albums, Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. The band has been the subject of several documentaries, including a film dedicated to Joey Kramer and his lasting influence called It’s About Time. Visit the author online at www.joeykramer.com.

Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers.   All events are free and open to the public of all ages.  Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase.  For more information on Joey Kramer and other Winning Author events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.

Thriller writer John Saul celebrates Halloween with his book House Of Reckoning with a Winning Authors event on October 30th

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2009) – Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors welcomes one of the most impressive horror novelists of our time. John Saul, author of Faces Of Fear and the upcoming House Of Reckoning will host a live discussion on Friday, October 30th in The Cabaret Theatre at 7:00pm to be followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Spring Gateway at 8:00pm. 

John Saul is a remarkably prolific author who for thirty-three years straight has placed gripping horror and psychological thrillers on the New York Times National and International best-sellers list.  His recent books include the best-sellers Faces of Fear, The Devil’s Labyrinth, and In The Dark Of The Night.  Saul returns with another hair-raising thriller titled House Of Reckoning set to hit shelves this October.  Saul is also the author and creator of The Blackstone Chronicles which is a serial novel published monthly for six months that has also been turned into an award-winning computer/video game.  Over 200 million of Saul’s books are in print worldwide. John Saul’s upcoming release House Of Reckoning puts readers in the shoes of the outcast teenager Sarah Crane as she is sent to live in a foster home.  A permanent limp from an injury handed to her by her biological father makes it difficult to make friends at her new school.  However, an art teacher by the name of Bettina Phillips becomes fond of Sarah and realizes the young girl’s potential in art.  Sarah would begin painting stirring and unveiling images in Bettina’s mansion which formerly served as Shutters Lake Prison.  Before too much of Shutters dark history is uncovered though, things start to turn terribly awry for Sarah and company.

Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers.   All events are free and open to the public of all ages.  Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase.  For more information on John Saul and other Winning Author events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.

Espionage author Christopher Reich hosts an open forum on Wednesday, August 5th to discuss his latest novel, Rules of Vengeance

Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series is proud to present New York Times best-selling author Christopher Reich.  The International Thriller Writers Award recipient will host a live discussion on Wednesday, August 5th in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm to be followed by a book signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 7:30pm.

Christopher Reich’s first novel Numbered Account debuted in 1998 and, to date, has sold more than a million copies. His conspiracy-riddled plots and international appeal has made him one of the best writers in his genre. To date, Reich has written seven books including his latest novel, Rules of Vengeance, a sequel to his previous novel Rules of Deception. Reich’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series joins an elite class of authors including Sue Grafton, Lee Child, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook and Catherine Coulter.  

His appearance will take place a day after the release of his seventh thriller, Rules of Vengeance. The novel brings back main character Jonathan Ransom into a world of duress, suspense and high-octane action that promises to live up to the expectations of the original.  

Rules of Vengeance takes place months after foiling an attack on a commercial jetliner. Doctors Without Borders physician Jonathan Ransom is working under an assumed name in a remote corner of Africa while his newly-revealed spy wife, Emma, desperate to escape the wrath of Division, the secret American intelligence agency she betrayed, has vanished into the netherworld of international espionage. Both look forward to sharing a stolen weekend in London until an ambush on a convoy of limousines turns their romantic rendezvous into a terrorist bloodbath. In the confusion, Emma disappears.

As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Reich will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre.  Included will be a question and answer session at 6:30pm where guests can ask Reich questions about his books and career. A book signing of Rules of Vengeance will then follow in the Spring Gateway at 7:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.  Both events are free and open to the public.  Rules of Vengeance will be on sale and available for purchase at Spin Street beginning Wednesday, August 5th.

Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs, books and video games.  Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.

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