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"Reflections From The Mountains" Anthology Launched!

Just finished our anthology's book launch and 1st book signing at the Union Co. Library in Blairsville, GA. "Reflections From The Mountains" is now on sale as a softback, 312 pg anthology of 30 authors and members of the Georgia Mountain Writers Club. We produced it as a celebration of our 10th Anniversary in the Tri-State mountian area of GA/NC/TN.We know you will enjoy every page of prose and poetry, in addition to many graphics and photos. Throughout the book you will also enjoy our…See More

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Joe Epley posted a blog post

Jeff Shaara - inspiration to all authors

Historical novelist Jeff Shaara helped Charlotte, NC, celebrate the anniversary of the signing of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence back on May 20, 1775. He held his audience spellbound as he talked at length about his research and writing style in producing numerous books about the American Revolution, the Civil War and World War II. Jeff didn't start writing until in his 40s and after his father, Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Shaara died.The senior Shaara won his prize for the…See More

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Blue Ridge Outdoors to feature "Jumpoff" climb

I took two folks from Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine up the route featured in my mystery novel, "Murder at the Jumpoff." The article will appear in BRO's July issue. I'll read from my book and talk about off-trail hiking at Malaprop's May 27 at 3:00.See More

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Judith Toy commented on Judith Toy's blog post Blue Ridge Book Fest

"Wonderful! I'll see you soon. I'll be wearing all brown."

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The Fountainhead Bookstore posted an event

Author Karen White to Speak at The Fountainhead Bookstore

June 13, 2012 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Author Karen White will talk about her newest novel, Sea Change. This is White's 15th book, and is set in St. Simons Island, GA.Space is limited, and in the past these tickets always sell out well before the event, so don't wait. See More

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8th Annual Author Luncheon featuring Rose Senehi at Country Club of Asheville

June 14, 2012 from 11am to 3pm

Rose Senehi is the keynote speaker for the Friends of Madison County’s 8th Annual Author Luncheon. Senehi is the author of 6 contemporary romance thrillers including Render Unto the Valley which was recently named the Gold Medal winner in the 2012 IPPY Awards for Fiction—Southeast region.Tickets are $38 and include a plated lunch, program and booksigning by the author, a silent auction and doorprizes.See More

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Judith Toy posted a blog post

Blue Ridge Book Fest

This is our first time out with a book fair. We are renting half a table. You'll see our big poster at the Blue Ridge Book Fest in Flat Rock, this Friday and Saturday -- Murder as a Call to Love. Come by our table and let's talk about the new surge of small local presses. I'd like to interview you for an article I'm putting together, possibly for MountainX.See More

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