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Marines Host Golf Scramble To Benefit Semper Fi Fund Posted June 06, 2016 by Lisa Strickland | News | 0 Comments

The Marines are hosting a fundraiser to benefit Semper Fi Fund.

The 2016 fundraiser will kick off with a Social Event on Thursday, October 13th at the MCAS Miramar Officers’ Club followed by a golf scramble, Friday, October 14^th at Miramar Memorial Golf Course.

Highlights of the Social Event include guest speakers Gen. James Amos, former Commandant of the Marine Corps and Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer, as well as opportunity drawings, a live auction and appearances by other notable guests.

Golf scramble, social mixer and live auction – it’s always a sold out event! Check out the Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) 2016 Golf Scramble website & get ready for some serious Oorah!

Register for the event here.

Couldn’t ask for a better client or a more noble cause to promote!

Author John DeDakis on WCAX “The :30” Posted April 16, 2016 by Lisa Strickland | News | 0 Comments

CNN journalist and author John DeDakis lost his son, Stephen, to a heroin overdose. He’s written about it in his new book, Bullet in the Chamber, due out this October. In this clip from “The :30” John talks about his new book and offers insight into overcoming grief.

Watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/1V7EYhr

 

 

Writing Workshop With CNN Journalist John DeDakis Posted January 16, 2016 by Lisa Strickland | News | 0 Comments

Attention Nashville writers: Here’s an event you don’t want to miss!

One day only – Saturday, February 20th @9:00 AM.

BRAVA client and Emmy award-winning journalist and author John DeDakis will conduct a day-long writing workshop, “From Novice To Novelist,” at Atmalogy – Nasville’s vibrant and eclectic community cafe.

This workshop is a step-by-step guide that deconstructs and demystifies the writing process. We’ll go from how to get the nub of an idea all the way through to getting your novel (or memoir) into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way, you’ll learn how to stay organized, how to write in the voice of the opposite sex, how to rewrite, how to get an agent, and how to face your writing/marketing fears. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other writers and learn from an accomplished novelist and writing coach.

John DeDakis is a former Senior Copy Editor on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” and the author of three mystery-suspense novels featuring a strong female protagonist. His fourth in the series, “Bullet In The Chamber,” will be published Oct. 15 and deals, in part, with the death of his 22-year-old son.

During John’s nearly 45-year, award-winning career in journalism (25 years at CNN), he has been a White House Correspondent and interviewed such luminaries as Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. In addition, he teaches journalism at The University of Maryland-College Park and leads writing workshops here and abroad.

You can find out more about John and upcoming events by visiting johndedakis.com. Seating is limited, so sign up today.

 

 

 

Author John DeDakis Wraps Up SoCal Book Tour Posted July 28, 2014 by Lisa Strickland | News | 0 Comments

Author John DeDakis headed back to D.C. yesterday after a book-signing event at Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica. The week-long tour included appearances at bookstores in San Diego and Los Angeles, as well as a talk at Sunrise Senior Living about overcoming life’s challenges.

Speaking of “talk,” you can listen to his interview with Drew Schlosberg at the U-T Community Spotlight radio show here.

It’s an interesting segment in which John DeDakis explains how he gets into character writing as young journalist Lark Chadwick, the protagonist in his mystery-suspense series (Fast Track, Bluff, Troubled Water).

 

 

John is a former Senior Copy Editor for CNN’s, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. In addition, he is a journalist and former White House Correspondent who interviewed President Reagan, Alfred Hitchcock and many others. His latest mystery-suspense novel, Troubled Water, was just published by Strategic Media Books. You can find out more about John DeDakis by visiting his website.

Interested in booking John DeDakis for an event? Contact Lisa Strickland (lisa@bravacreativegroup) for more information.

 

 

City Ballet Spring Fundraiser Posted July 14, 2014 by Lisa Strickland | News | 0 Comments

 

One of the perks of public relations — getting ink. Here’s a piece about City Ballet’s Spring Fundraiser in the Rancho Santa Fe Review. For article and photos, visit http://bit.ly/1oVTxSR

Find out more about City Ballet of San Diego by visiting www.cityballet.org.  There’s info about educational programs, upcoming performances and more.