NEWS AND EVENTS
Cline Signs Major Literary Agent Deal
Pictured from left to right: Author-songwriter, Thornton Cline and icon, Paul Shepherd.
NASHVILLE, TN—May 31, 2017—Congratulations are in order for award-winning, bestselling author and songwriter, Thornton Cline, who recently inked a contract with major literary agent and icon, Paul Shepherd. Shepherd, president and CEO of Shepherd Literary Services of Franklin, Tennessee represents authors on Simon and Schuster, Abingdon Press, Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins), AMG Publishing and other major book publishers. He is a 30-year veteran in the field of book publishing and has represented Waldenbooks, Ingram, Crown, Lifeway, Random House and RH Boyd Publishing. Some of Shepherd’s clients are hit legendary artist, Lee Greenwood; award-winning YA author Jenny Cote; popular national radio host, Jack Watts; and bestselling author, David Teems.
Thornton Cline is a Dove and Grammy-Award-nominated songwriter and two-time “Songwriter of the Year” winner for his hit song, “Love is the Reason” as recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. Cline has had over 150 of his 1,000 published songs recorded by major and independent recording artists. Thornton Cline is this year’s winner of the Maxy Literary Award for “Children’s Book of the Year for 2017” for his book, “Perfectly Precious Poohlicious” with author, Mary Elizabeth Jackson and illustrator, Alice Antimie. Several of his children’s books have soared to number one on the Amazon book charts. Cline is the author of 11 children’s books, four adult non-fiction books, and two adult fiction books. Thornton Cline is a graduate with a B.M.E. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, a M.S. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, with additional graduate studies from University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. He teaches and performs the guitar, violin, and piano at Cumberland University, Sumner Academy and Hendersonville Christian Academy.
For more information, please visit: http://www.thorntoncline.com/. Twitter: @thornton-cline.
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Roaring Brook Productions 615-944-8082
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Pictured from left to right: Author-songwriter, Thornton Cline and icon, Paul Shepherd.
NASHVILLE, TN—May 31, 2017—Congratulations are in order for award-winning, bestselling author and songwriter, Thornton Cline, who recently inked a contract with major literary agent and icon, Paul Shepherd. Shepherd, president and CEO of Shepherd Literary Services of Franklin, Tennessee represents authors on Simon and Schuster, Abingdon Press, Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins), AMG Publishing and other major book publishers. He is a 30-year veteran in the field of book publishing and has represented Waldenbooks, Ingram, Crown, Lifeway, Random House and RH Boyd Publishing. Some of Shepherd’s clients are hit legendary artist, Lee Greenwood; award-winning YA author Jenny Cote; popular national radio host, Jack Watts; and bestselling author, David Teems.
Thornton Cline is a Dove and Grammy-Award-nominated songwriter and two-time “Songwriter of the Year” winner for his hit song, “Love is the Reason” as recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. Cline has had over 150 of his 1,000 published songs recorded by major and independent recording artists. Thornton Cline is this year’s winner of the Maxy Literary Award for “Children’s Book of the Year for 2017” for his book, “Perfectly Precious Poohlicious” with author, Mary Elizabeth Jackson and illustrator, Alice Antimie. Several of his children’s books have soared to number one on the Amazon book charts. Cline is the author of 11 children’s books, four adult non-fiction books, and two adult fiction books. Thornton Cline is a graduate with a B.M.E. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, a M.S. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, with additional graduate studies from University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. He teaches and performs the guitar, violin, and piano at Cumberland University, Sumner Academy and Hendersonville Christian Academy.
For more information, please visit: http://www.thorntoncline.com/. Twitter: @thornton-cline.
### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT
Susan Oliver
Roaring Brook Productions 615-944-8082
[email protected]
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PRESS RELEASES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND EVENTS
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PRESS RELEASENative Richmonder, Bestselling Author to Bring ‘Shrinking Piano’ and ‘The Contrary’ to VirginiaMon, 05 Oct 2015, 13:52:51 EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Native Richmonder, bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published books, ‘The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano’ (ISBN: 978-1574243185) and ‘The Contrary’ (ISBN: 978-1612965628) to the Central Virginia area for a free multimedia book event tour of libraries and festivals, Oct. 13-19, 2015.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Native Richmonder, bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published books, “The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano” (ISBN: 978-1574243185) and “The Contrary” (ISBN: 978-1612965628) to the Central Virginia area for a free multimedia book event tour of libraries and festivals, October 13-19, 2015.
Cline will kick off his book event tour with a guest appearance on “Good Morning Richmond” on ABC affiliate, WRIC TV 8 at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13 and will be featured author for the Main Writers Group Fundraiser Lunch at noon on that day at The Richmond Public Main Library located at 101 East Franklin Street in downtown Richmond. Award-winning guest journalist, Chris Dovi of WRIR will be moderating the free event.
Thornton Cline will make guest book signing event appearances at the Powhatan Public Library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14; the Buckingham Public Library at 10 a.m. and the Amelia Public Library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 15; the Blackstone Public Library at 10 a.m. and the Victoria Public Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 16; the Westover Hills Public Library at 11 a.m. and the Blackstone Wine Festival at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 17; and at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Academy on Monday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
“The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano” (ISBN: 978-1574243185) is Cline’s second children’s book illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Susan Oliver and published on Centerstream/Hal Leonard Publishing. His first children’s book, “The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin” (ISBN: 978-1574243130) became an Amazon bestseller earlier this year. “The Contrary” is Cline’s debut mystery/detective/thriller novel (first of a trilogy) published by traditional impendent publisher, Black Rose Writing.
Thornton Cline has been honored with “Songwriter of the Year” twice in a row for his hit song, “Love Is the Reason” recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Cline resides in Nashville with his wife and children.
For more information, please visit http://www.thorntoncline.com/.
VIDEO TEASER for “Shrinking Piano” – https://youtu.be/Pa4HUmWVH5E.
Twitter: @thornton_cline
Native Richmonder, Bestselling Author to Bring ‘Shrinking Piano’ and ‘The Contrary’ to Virginia
Native Richmonder, bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published books, “The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano” (ISBN: 978-1574243185) and “The Contrary” (ISBN: 978-1612965628) to the Central Virginia area for a free multimedia book event tour of libraries and festivals, October 13-19, 2015.
Cline will kick off his book event tour with a guest appearance on “Good Morning Richmond” on ABC affiliate, WRIC TV 8 at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13 and will be featured author for the Main Writers Group Fundraiser Lunch at noon on that day at The Richmond Public Main Library located at 101 East Franklin Street in downtown Richmond. Award-winning guest journalist, Chris Dovi of WRIR will be moderating the free event.
Thornton Cline will make guest book signing event appearances at the Powhatan Public Library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14; the Buckingham Public Library at 10 a.m. and the Amelia Public Library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 15; the Blackstone Public Library at 10 a.m. and the Victoria Public Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 16; the Westover Hills Public Library at 11 a.m. and the Blackstone Wine Festival at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 17; and at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Academy on Monday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
“The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano” (ISBN: 978-1574243185) is Cline’s second children’s book illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Susan Oliver and published on Centerstream/Hal Leonard Publishing. His first children’s book, “The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin” (ISBN: 978-1574243130) became an Amazon bestseller earlier this year. “The Contrary” is Cline’s debut mystery/detective/thriller novel (first of a trilogy) published by traditional impendent publisher, Black Rose Writing.
Thornton Cline has been honored with “Songwriter of the Year” twice in a row for his hit song, “Love Is the Reason” recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Cline resides in Nashville with his wife and children.
For more information, please visit http://www.thorntoncline.com/.
January 15, 2015
ocregister.com
Author, musician shares stories at library
By Sharon Hlapcich
The East Anaheim Library is scheduled to host Thornton Cline at 11 a.m. on Jan. 24, and kids and parents are invited.
The Tennessee author/musician presents his new children’s book, “The Amazing, Incredible, Shrinking Violin.” This book marks the fourth work and first children’s book from Cline, whose other books include: “Band of Angels”, “Practice Personalities: What’s Your Type?” and “Personalities for Adults.”
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January 15, 2015
tennessean.com
Local author brings ‘Incredible, Shrinking Violin’ to California
From staff reports
Hendersonville author and musician Thornton Cline will present his new book for children at three libraries in Anaheim, Calif., next week.
The book, “The Amazing, Incredible, Shrinking Violin,” dives into the story of Austin, who wants to play violin, but hates to practice, according to information submitted by Anaheim Public Library.
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January 15, 2015
makingmusicmag.com
The 9 Practice Personalities – See Which One You Are
Written By: Neil Connors
Everyone has their own unique personality when it comes to a variety of things. Music is no exception, and thanks to the book “Practice Personalities For Adults” by Thornton Cline. Making Music is here to break down the most common personalities for people when it comes to practicing. So what are you waiting for, check out the list below of the 9 practice personalities and see which one you fall under.
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Author and musician, Thornton Cline, will be presenting his new book for children, The Amazing, Incredible, Shrinking Violin, at the Central, Haskett, and East Anaheim Libraries.
Anaheim, CA (January 7, 2015) – Tennessee musician and children’s author, Thornton Cline, will be presenting his brand new book, The Amazing, Incredible, Shrinking Violin at the following Anaheim Public Library locations:
• Central Library located at 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805, on January 21 at 3:30pm
• Haskett Library located at 2650 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA92804, on January 22 at 3:30pm
• East Anaheim Library located at 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808 on January 24 at 11:00am.
Austin wants to play violin but hates having to practice. One night he is visited by the Violin Fairy who warns him that if he does not practice his violin, it will shrink. Find out what happens next in this musical, multimedia presentation of Thornton Cline’s latest book!
For more information on Thornton Cline you may visit his website at http://clinetelmusic.com/.
About Thornton Cline
Thornton Cline is author of four books: Band of Angels, Practice Personalities: What’s Your Type?, Practice Personalities for Adults, and Cline’s first children’s book, The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin. Thornton Cline has been honored with Songwriter of the Year twice in a row by the Tennessee Songwriters Association for his hit song “Love is the Reason” recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. Cline has received Dove Award nominations as a project writer and Grammy Award nominations for Music Educator. Thornton Cline is an in-demand author, teacher, speaker, clinician, performer and songwriter. He is a registered Suzuki violin teacher with the Suzuki Association of Americas. Cline teaches piano, violin and guitar at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife and two children.