Author Event: Blind Author of Thunder Dog, a #1 New York Times bestseller

BLIND 9-11 SURVIVOR INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION

Meet and hear from local bestselling
authors Michael Hingson & Susy Flory at CV Center for the Arts on
November 2, 2013

CASTRO
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA—International speaker and bestselling author, Michael Hingson,
along with his co-author and Castro Valley native Susy Flory, will be sharing
the story behind THUNDER DOG, a #1 New York Times bestseller, at 7:30 p.m. on November
2 at Castro Valley Center for the Arts.

On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a man
blind since birth, escaped Tower Two of the World Trade Center in a harrowing
journey down 78 flights of stairs with his guide dog, Roselle. Ten years later,
his memoir Thunder Dog became a
runaway bestseller. Readers of all ages continue to be inspired by Thunder Dog’s message of trust,
teamwork, and Mike’s refusal to let adversity—whether it’s blindness or a
life-altering event like surviving 9/11—hold him back.

During the November 2 event, Michael will also
launch his long-awaited children’s book, RUNNING WITH ROSELLE, with
co-author Jeanette Hanscome. Running With
Roselle is a chapter book for children 8 and up and follows Mike’s
childhood adventures, Roselle’s early life and training from puppy to guide dog
hero, and the magical bond that equipped this team to overcome limitations to survive
one of America’s darkest days.

Michael Hingson is a professional speaker who
travels the world telling his story of living with blindness, lessons learned
from his experiences on 9/11, and the guide dog/handler relationship. His
children’s book co-author, San Ramon resident Jeanette Hanscome, is the author
of three YA books and numerous articles. Jeanette also happens to be visually
impaired and weaves her experiences of living with limited vision into her
writing.

Susy Flory, a Castro Valley native, is the
co-author of Thunder Dog. Susy
attended local schools, graduated from UCLA, and is the author or co-author of
six books. A journalist at heart, she seeks out epic stories and loves happy
endings (especially involving dogs). 

Castro Valley Center for the Arts is located at
19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA. For more information or to purchase
tickets, go to cvartsfoundation.org or call 510-537-3335, ext 1600. For more
information about Michael Hingson and his books, go to michaelhingson.com.