The Written Word

VIE’s Fall 2010 Issue to Release Tonight!

VIE’s FALL 2010 issue hits the streets tonight! This issue represents countless hours of hard work, and we could not be more pleased to deliver the exciting stories and messages from our exceptional advertisers. A few of our favorites in this issue are: Vintage Swimsuits—The Object of My Affection, a reminiscent voyage through swimsuit fashion; The COLA 2 COLA® Physicians Guide, a new section that highlights some of the region’s most respected physicians; Northwest Florida Vacation Guide, a walk through the counties from COLA 2 COLA® and what each offers to vacationers; Carrie Underwood—Stage Power, the superstar’s Play On tour sizzles; Raymond James—Of Black Swans and Oily Pelicans, an investment strategy to protect against a series of unexpected national and regional events. We extend a special thanks to our readers and advertisers whose continued interest allow us to carry on with our passion! We are dedicated to covering the people and places from COLA 2 COLA® with a focus on all things uplifting and positive.


Our very own Sister Schubert was interviewed today on The 700 Club! She did an amazing job telling her story and demonstrating delicious recipes! Click here to watch the interview or read about her appearance on the show.

The fleeting messages that Sophie Blackall is portraying between strangers on her blog Missed Connections NY, may not all be kind, but they are certainly interesting and often poetic be they exciting, sad or hopeful.


Last week VIE traveled to charming Fairhope, Alabama to cover several events with Sister Schubert. Page and Palette, a darling bookstore and cafe set in the center of downtown hosted Sister for a book signing of her new cookbook Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters.


Last weekend was a time to celebrate the written word with authors participating in the Escape to Create program with the Seaside Institute and the Seaside Prize Weekend festivities.


Part-time resident of South Walton, Florida and beloved local celebrity Sister Schubert is going to be in Fairhope and Mobile Alabama this month for some exciting events


We’re excited to announce that Portofino Island on Pensacola Beach is launching a new in-room magazine called Portofino Life.


Escape to Create’s Fall Writers Conference (recently featured in the Winter issue of VIE) was wildly successful. Kicking off the new year with a bang, Escape to Create plans to keep the momentum going in 2010 with writers Scott Morris and John T. Edge returning to host three events in January.


Want to taste some delicious home cooking from a master Southern baker? Vicki’s Kitchenique in Destin will be hosting Sister Schubert for a cooking demonstration and book signing for her new cookbook Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters on December 19, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Sister Schubert will be signing copies of her new cookbook, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters, at Fonville Press at Alys Beach on Saturday, November 28, from noon until 2 p.m.