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New York Times best-selling author, Harlan Coben takes part in a Winning Authors event on April 10th

Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors welcomes best-selling author Harlan Coben. The world-renowned author will host a live discussion on Saturday, April 10th in The Cabaret Theatre at 2:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 3:00pm for his latest thriller Caught. Coben’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors places him in a class of authors such as Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.  

Harlan Coben’s critically-acclaimed novels have earned him international success. As the first author ever to win the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award, Coben continues to rake in accolades from reviewers and fans worldwide. His previous seven novels have appeared on the top of all major best-seller lists including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly. Coben’s latest novel, Caught,  tells the story of a missing girl, a community stunned by her loss, the predator who may have taken her and the reporter who suddenly realizes she can’t trust her own instincts about the case, or the motives of the people around her.

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 Harlan Coben and other Winning Author events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.

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.