Program Schedule
2010 Program |
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| Friday June 4 | |
| 1-3pm Maggie Bishop - Presenter Author & Writing Teacher, Deep Gap, NC |
Aspiring Writers lead by published authors. "Write Now! Get Started, Get ORganized & Get Going on Memoir/Novel" This intense 1 3/4 hr session offers a plan to write & a method to keep organized. The "get going" part of the work session provides direction & tools for writing a better memoir or novel. Writers use their own story for thewriting exercises. For those beginning a novel or memoir, the workshop generates ideas. For those finishing a draft, this is an opportunity to strengthen your story. Memories are family treasures. |
| 1-3pm Mary Boone - Leader State Librarian of NC & Directors of several WNC county libraries. Roz Ledford - Organizer, Mills River Library & WNC's 2009 Library Volunteer of the Year |
Library Support Groups share ideas for raising support. |
| 1-3pm Jennifer Parrack-Rogers & Katie Winkler BRCC English Department |
"Connecting the Reading Heart & the Writing Mind" Writers are voracious readers, gobbling up other's words as they string together their own. This workshop will feed readers & writers inspiration by providing tools for focused reading. The venue will include online creative activities. Topics covered may include discovering audience, publishing, reading search tools, & creating an online reading journal. |
| 3-5pm Leaders: Members of Readers in the Wilderness Book Club of Flat Rock, NC |
Book Clubs "Book Lovers Unite! A Forum & Idea Swap" Specific topics include: |
| 5:30 - 8pm | Location Bo Thomas auditorium and atrium. Authors meet each other, our volunteers and interested public. Featured authors Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton will present their “Picking Cotton” from Saint Martin’s Press. $25 ticket supports our Bookfest. Beverages and heavy Hors D'oeuvres |
| Saturday, June 5 | |
| 8:15 - 9am | Doors open with Coffee and Author Display (Author Tables Open Until 3pm) |
| 9 - 9:45am | Keynote |
| 10 - 10:45am | Track 1: Novel - Ann B. Ross |
| 10 - 10:45am | Track 2: Children's Book - Margo Raven |
| 10 - 10:45am | Track 3: Golf - James Dodson |
| 10 - 10:45am | Track 4: Regional History/Fiction - Ed Southern |
| 10 - 10:45am | Track 5: For Writers Only Role of Book Reviewers |
| 11 - 11:45am | Track 1: Novel - Joshilyn Jackson |
| 11 - 11:45am | Track 2: Kids Present |
| 11 - 11:45am | Track 3: Poetry & Music - Carole Weatherford |
| 11 - 11:45am | Track 4: Myster Thriller - Ken Butcher |
| 11 - 11:45am | Track 5: For Writers Only Role of Book Reviewers |
| 11:45 - 1pm | Lunch Available to purchase onsite & Author Signings continue. |
| *Special Event Lunch* - Join Robert Morgan being interviewed by Rob Neufield. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event for this special lunch. | |
| 1pm - 1:45pm | Track 1: Local Lore Novel - Pamela Duncan |
| 1pm - 1:45pm | Track 2: More Kids Present |
| 1pm - 1:45pm | Track 3: Diabetic Cook Book - Chris Smith |
| 1pm - 1:45pm | Track 4: Vietnam First Person History - Mike Scruggs |
| 1pm - 1:45pm | Track 5: For Writers Only Author Networking |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | Track 1: Novel - Rachael Keener |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | Track 2: Children's Books - Allan Wolf |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | Track 3: Poetry - Glenis Redmond |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | Track 4: Memoir about her aging Mother - Jo Maeder |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | Track 5: For Writers Only Bookseller Suggestions |
| 3pm - 3:30pm | Bestseller Masha Hamilton discusses her book 31 hrs |
| 3:30pm - 4pm | Closing Challenge Lecture - by Bestseller Joshilyn Jackson |
| 4pm | Closing - Recognition & Door Prize Drawing - Must be Present to Win |
| NOTE: For more info about the authors & the books they will discuss visit their websites linked under the "Presenters" tab or click here. | |
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