Blue Ridge Book and Author Showcase in Black Rock, NC May 8-9

Don't miss this huge event for authors and anyone who loves to read and write. Robert Morgan, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Sharyn McCrumb, Vicki Lane, Joan Medlicott, Gary Carter, Sheila Kay Adams, Keith Flynn and many other writers and poets will be in Hendersonville NC on May 9 to speak, read, and sign thier books.

Below is a partial listing of events. Check out the website to get all information including directions, lodging, etc. Tables are available for authors to sign and sell their books.

A great opportunity for writers in the western area of North Carolina to network with authors, poets and many people in the literary community.

9:00-9:10 AM Robert Morgan -- Welcome & Keynote Introduction Conference Hall/Gala
9:10-9:50 AM
Sharyn McCrumb -- Keynote Address: Finding truth in fiction -- Conference Hall/Gala
10:00-11:00 AM
(Concurrent Sessions) Louise Bailey -- The historical and cultural dimensions of Henderson County -- Conference Hall/Gala
10:00-11:00 AM Vickie Lane -- Appalachian mysteries
Conference Hall/Cortland
10:00-11:00 AM
Rose Senehi -- Romantic thrillers threaded with environmental themes Conference Hall/Macintosh
10:00-11:15 AM Student Presentations School-age writing talent to the
microphone -- Classroom 213
11:00-11:30 AM
Author display tables open. Book sales signings, author/public interaction.
Perimeter corridors.**
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Sheila Kay Adams -- Historical novels; mountain culture in storytelling and ballad style Conference Hall/Gala
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Keith Flynn - Inside the poetry genre
Conference Hall/Cortland
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Charles F. Price - Historical fiction
Conference Hall/Macintosh
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Student Presentations -- School-age writing talent to the microphone Classroom 213
12:30-1:45 PM Lunch Break ORDER YOUR BOX LUNCH! See website for ordering information.
1:45-2:15 PM Author display tables open. Book sales signings, author/public interaction.
Perimeter corridors.**
2:15-3:15 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Kathryn Stripling Byer -- Poet Laureate of North Carolina Conference Hall/Gala
2:15-3:15 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Joan Medlicott -- Never too late to become a published author-- Conference Hall/Cortland
2:15-3:15 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Gary Carden -- Western North Carolina storytelling and folklore -- Conference Hall/Macintosh
2:15-3:15 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Marvin Cole -- Character portrayal of Mark Twain Room 213
3:15-3:45 PM Author display tables open. Book sales signings, author/public interaction.
Perimeter corridors.**
3:45-4:45 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Robert Morgan -- Boone’s Legacy Reaches to the
Pacific -- Conference Hall/Gala
3:45-4:45 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Peggy Collins -- “The Self-Sufficiency Syndrome”—Learning to accept help -- Conference Hall/Cortland
3:45-4:45 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Jeff Biggers -- The Appalachian character and other memoirs -- Conference Hall/Macintosh
3:45-4:45 PM
(Concurrent Sessions) Steve Kirk -- Navigating the publishing labyrinth Room 213
4:45-5:30 PM Author display tables open. Book sales signings, author/public interaction.
Perimeter corridors.**
**Note: At the discretion of exhibiting authors, many display tables will be open to visitors throughout the program hours
in order to accommodate intermittent patron arrivals and departures and to allow for optional attendance at scheduled
program sessions.