BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Alabama Writers' Forum - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Alabama Writers' Forum
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://writersforum.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alabama Writers' Forum
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20280312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20281105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20240812T155858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T015014Z
UID:10000345-1772233200-1802473199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest International awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. \nSubmissions accepted: Entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a published book\, unpublished manuscript\, galley copy or Advanced Reader Copy written in English with a copyright/release date of 2025\, 2026\, or 2027.\nCategories: 80+\nEntry Fee: $80 for the first category entered and $65 for every additional category entered for the same title\nDeadline: Friday\, February 12\, 2027.\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category are given $100 cash prizes\, gold medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage\, website exposure\, possible representation by a leading literary agent\, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries received and will be awarded cash prizes of $1500\, $750 and $500 based on their order of win. All Winners are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Winners in each category are given silver medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage and website exposure. All Finalists are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nEnter at: www.indiebookawards.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/call-for-entries-next-generation-indie-book-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Indie-Book-Awards.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Indie Book Awards":MAILTO:info@indiebookawards.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20231120T161401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T015533Z
UID:10000195-1772751600-1803596399@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. \nSubmissions accepted: Unpublished short stories and poems (5\,000 words or less)\nCategories: 30+\nDeadline: February 25\, 2027\nEntry Fees: $25 for the first category entered and $20 for every additional category entered for the same story\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category receive $75 cash prizes\, gold medals\, digital promotional stickers\, social media coverage\, literary exposure\, story publication in an Anthology of Winners\, and a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries and awarded $500 for 1st Prize\, $300 for 2nd Prize and $200 for 3rd Prize and will be invited to attend the Next Generation Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Finalists in each category are awarded digital promotional stickers\, literary exposure\, social media coverage and have their name and title of story mentioned in the Anthology of Winners. A copy of the Anthology of Winners is available to purchase at half price and silver medals are available to order.\nEnter at: www.shortstoryawards.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/call-for-entries-next-generation-short-story-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Short-Story-Awards_7.27-JPEG.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Short Story Awards":MAILTO:info@shortstoryawards.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260616T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185546Z
UID:10001856-1782864000-1785542399@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open Call: Novella-length Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category\, including memoir\, literary\, genre\, and historical. Open July 1 through July 31. See guidelines and submission form\, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art)\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001744-1784316600-1784325600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260716T154326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T154326Z
UID:10001872-1784368800-1784401200@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Rocket City Book Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\, because your favorite Rocket City Indie bookstores are teaming up for a day full of books\, community\, and bookish fun!  \nHere’s how it works:Book crawl starts at 10 AMPick up your passport at the first bookstore on your route Purchase a limited edition tote for a keepsake (only 20 at each bookstore!) Receive a sticker stamp with a purchase at each bookstore Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win some incredible prizes!\nThis is the perfect excuse to explore these local bookstores\, discover your next favorite read\, and celebrate the incredible indie book community right here in Rocket City. We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new book lovers along the way! \n\n#RocketCityBookCrawl <<< will be our official hashtag!\n\nADDRESSES FOR EACH BOOKSTORE:Blushing Books – 101 Clinton Ave E Suite 101Snail on the Wall – 816 NE Wellman AveBooklegger Books – 4001 Holmes Ave NW Suite AThe Bookwyrm – 7914 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite B5 & B6All in Books – 1689 Slaughter Rd A-5Blue Apple Books – 14 Main St Suite B
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/rocket-city-book-crawl/
LOCATION:AL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/738843224_122188495226837059_2492358605394657329_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001745-1784403000-1784412000@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260715T143204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T143332Z
UID:10001870-1784469600-1784476800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Mike Bunn\, "The Fourteenth Colony": Historical Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Forgotten History of “The Fourteenth Colony”History is often told through the lens of the “Thirteen Colonies\,” but what about the one that stayed loyal to the British Crown? Join Historic Oakleigh Museum HMPS for a fascinating journey back to the Revolutionary era with acclaimed historian and author Mike Bunn!Mike will be diving into the gripping history of British West Florida—a frontier province that once stretched from the Mississippi River to the Apalachicola.\n\nEvent Details Date: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMLocation: Cox-Deasy Cottage Admission: * $10 for Non-HMPS MembersFREE for HMPS Members!\n\nDon’t wait until the day of the event!   https://www.historicmobile.org/event-details-registration/lecture-series-the-fourteenth-colony?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEeOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYVhnd3ZleW1xY0s3R3dJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgfb51MF8eEeqa4qos5aJBzE2EDWuXRhjkdRK7CJS8jSycYZrfIk0ajvhISX_aem_YslJgoZypsA5Kj-R3Divkw\n\nAbout the Book: Fourteenth ColonyIn his award-winning book\, Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era\, Mike Bunn sheds light on a dramatic and often overlooked chapter of our local heritage. From its acquisition in 1763 to the intense Spanish invasion during the Revolutionary War\, Bunn brings to life the stories of the settlers\, soldiers\, and Native Americans who shaped the Gulf South.\nMike Bunn is a renowned historian and the Director of Historic Blakeley State Park. He is the author or co-author of several books on Gulf South history and a recipient of the NSDAR Excellence in American History Award. His passion for preserving the unique identity of our region makes him one of the most engaging speakers on colonial history today.\nSupport Local History!Want to attend this lecture (and others like it!) for free? Ask us how to become an HMPS member today! Your membership helps us preserve the historic sites and stories that make Mobile unique.We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of history and discovery!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/mike-bunn-the-fourteenth-colony-historical-lecture-series/
LOCATION:AL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/092c26_ab6a2866a0a549df9aecba380eef105amv2.png.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001746-1784469600-1784478600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260505T170636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173248Z
UID:10001835-1784655000-1784660400@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Linford Fisher with Stealing America
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to bring Linford D. Fisher to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about his new book\, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History. It’s a magisterial account\, which offers a stunning reorientation of Continental history\, laying bare the story of the theft of Native lands and bodies by colonial settlers and their consequences for Native nations. He will be in conversation with State Archaeologist for the Alabama Historical Commission\, Stacye Hathorn. Join us for a talk about this groundbreaking work on Tuesday\, July 21 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/linford-fisher-with-stealing-america/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Linford-Fisher-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001747-1784728800-1784737800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260519T144808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150620Z
UID:10001844-1784827800-1784833200@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Cole LeFavour with In the Arms of Mountains: A Memoir of Land\, Love and Queer Resistance in Red America
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host Cole LeFavour\, Idaho’s first openly LGBTQ+ state senator\, for a talk about their richly engaging new memoir\, a powerful story of hope\, resilience\, and political resistance where you least expect it. Follow LeFavour’s journey from their two-mile walk to the school bus along a dirt road each morning to their monumental election. Cole’s story reminds us of what’s possible when we look beyond red and blue\, right and left\, to meet each other at the edge of the wild. At The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday\, July 23 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/cole-lefavour-with-in-the-arms-of-mountains-a-memoir-of-land-love-and-queer-resistance-in-red-america/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cole-LeFavour-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260715T142554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T142624Z
UID:10001869-1784833200-1784840400@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Thank You Books Presents: An Evening with John Green at the Alabama Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Thank You Books welcomes JOHN GREEN to the historic Alabama Theatre on September 23rd to celebrate his triumphant return to fiction! HOLLYWOOD\, ENDING is a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story\, an unflinching examination of the insatiable attention economy\, a deeply observed novel about the tensions between public and private lives. TICKETS ARE FOR SALE NOW and include a signed copy of the book! Lights\, camera\, action: DO NOT MISS OUT!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/john-green-at-alabama-theatre/
LOCATION:AL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/746328067_1257082960811801_171145525806904805_n.png.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001748-1784835000-1784844000@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001749-1784921400-1784930400@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001750-1784988000-1784997000@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
UID:10001751-1785074400-1785083400@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
UID:10000151-1785177000-1785180600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Alabama State Poetry Society Online Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for online poetry open mics the 4th Monday of each month! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693609367\nMeeting ID: 856 9360 9367
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-state-poetry-society-online-open-mic/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/openmiczoom-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260604T190038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190038Z
UID:10001852-1785259800-1785265200@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:We celebrate the release of photographer Warren Simons's new book\, The Art of Seeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the release of Warren Simons’s new book\, The Art of Seeing: Visual Surprises in the Everyday\nWorld. One of our favorite local photographers — whose work regularly stuns us with its beauty — will talk about how we can all “see” like an artist with a little effort and understanding. Let’s reframe our world together! At The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, July 28 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/we-celebrate-the-release-of-photographer-warren-simonss-new-book-the-art-of-seeing/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warren-Simons-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260715T141646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T142843Z
UID:10001868-1785434400-1785441600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Shari Lapel Author Talk & Signing
DESCRIPTION:On THURSDAY\, JULY 30th at 6PM at Page & Palette Books\, the bestselling author of Everyone Here is Lyjng will sign and discuss GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER\, a deviously plotted domestic thriller filled with morally gray characters\, diligent detectives and unpredictable twists.\n\n\nAnother addictive page-turner from the “queen of the one-sit read!”\n\n\nThis is a ticketed event – a purchase of GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER is required for admittance.\n\n\nTo purchase\, please visit the link on our SHOP page: https://www.pageandpalette.com/tickets/getting-away-with-murder-ticket-signed-book?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEdV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZS3g1S1JnaXM1QlE4OEM4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvC-lNC-djJD6TcoVfe64BfhZr8nBzi97kb5EugXDe0FMYXoDoiyhsCMeS4r_aem_XtjO1VFmvXuh-w9XDr4OJg
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/shari-lapel-author-talk-signing/
LOCATION:Page & Palette\, 32 South Section Street\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/747924020_1742459423705070_7105341073516465045_n.png.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Page &amp%3B Palette":MAILTO:books@pageandpalette.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260721T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150526Z
UID:10001874-1785538800-1788217199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Sunspot Lit’s open call: Supernova
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s open call for very long fiction\, CNF\, poetry and graphic novels closes August 31. Accepting all genres and categories. See guidelines and submission form\, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art)\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sunspot-lits-open-call-supernova/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260707T192845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192845Z
UID:10001863-1785864600-1785870000@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Pat Cunningham Devoto has stories to share from her new book\, “Bookin’ in the Big House”
DESCRIPTION:Author Pat Cunningham Devoto joins us at The NewSouth Bookstore with a fine new work\, Bookin’ in the Big House: What I Learned Leading a Women’s Prison Book Club. Rich in humanity and with stories to make you laugh and cry\, the book chronicles her surprising experiences — hint: they’re anything but literary — over the seven years she led a book club for women in a Montgomery Women’s Correctional Facility. Devoto pulls back the curtain on this unfamiliar world for our bookstore audience and readers like you!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/pat-cunningham-devoto-has-stories-to-share-from-her-new-book-bookin-in-the-big-house/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pat-Cunningham-Devoto-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260616T185349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185349Z
UID:10001853-1786037400-1786042800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Lee Farrow leads discussion of Heart of a Dog for our annual group read
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Lee Farrow\, who will lead discussion about our next group read\, Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov. The novella is a hilarious\, brilliantly inventive story\, as timely today as it was when written — one of Farrow’s favorite books by a Russian author. Join us as she takes us into the book\, telling us what makes it great.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/lee-farrow-leads-discussion-of-heart-of-a-dog-for-our-annual-group-read/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lee-Farrow-Gorup-Read-Square-graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260702T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T162759Z
UID:10001859-1786125600-1786134600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Bards and Brews Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Public Library’s Bards and Brews will be back on Friday\, August 7\, at the downtown Birmingham Public Library for another unforgettable evening of poetry\, creativity\, and community! \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM.\, Open Mic Begins: 6:30 PM\nCentral Library\, 2100 Park Place \nHosted By: Thed Weller\nFeatured Poet: Ava Walker \nGuests must be 18 or older to attend and participate\, and 21 or older to enjoy complimentary beer samples. We look forward to seeing you in August! \nBards & Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/bards-and-brews-open-mic/
LOCATION:Birmingham Public Library\, 2100 Park Place\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/734403708_1010421814914422_4701822701780812761_n.png.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260710T172716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T172716Z
UID:10001865-1786183200-1786197600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Zanice Bond on The Supreme Court\, Poetry\, & Social Justice in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Freedom School 2026: Daphne\, a Higher Ground Society initiative\,  will take place Saturday\, August 8\, in Daphne at Macedonia Baptist Church\, where Dr. Zanice Bond of Tuskegee University will reprise her presentation that explores poetry\, visual art\, and the Gomillion v. Lightfoot case which examines voting rights and gerrymandering in 1960 Alabama. You really don’t want to miss this interactive conclusion to this summer series—registration is free using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/higher-ground-society-freedom-school-2026-daphne-free-tickets-1992416768188?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=9c38403fd11949e73b30bf46921f54f740c548713047459c35d797e1f4b447c48559efaefb3e9e119e565b823800b434b289387f3327c40e46554ba653db6f254a585618e182e788f92e487487&fbclid=IwY2xjawS-BtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoSHhiYUF6dWhkSDVKQVZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpjEZVBllgcYgvLTjCvlXL4yM-T-PpsuuVl5-Z7xEnEsrzfPVFb9CybswWkR_aem_dqD8H_MzS4V42meYXWAfpQ
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/dr-zanice-bond-on-the-supreme-court-poetry-social-justice-in-alabama/
LOCATION:Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church\, 902 Daphne Avenue\, Daphne\, AL\, 36526\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/741662363_1478527887654553_2552212650213421800_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260505T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170602Z
UID:10001836-1786469400-1786474800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Denise Kiernan with Obstinate Daughters
DESCRIPTION:History has always celebrated our Founding Fathers. In an act of correction\, we’re bringing Denise Kiernan to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about her new book\, Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels\, Writers\, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution. The work is a sweeping chronicle that challenges the traditional mythology of the nation’s beginnings\, championing the unsung women behind it. Kiernan is an award‑winning author\, journalist\, and producer with three decades of storytelling experience\, so you just know this is going to be a great event and her book a must to read. See you at the bookstore on Tuesday\, August 11 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/denise-kiernan-with-obstinate-daughters/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Denise-Kiernan-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260604T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190314Z
UID:10001851-1786795200-1786809600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:It's Local Authors Day!
DESCRIPTION:Our Local Authors Day has become a much anticipated annual bookstore event — and for good reason. People enjoy meeting authors working locally and talking to them about their work. And authors love the opportunity to meet potential readers! Saturday\, August 15\, starting at noon\, we welcome another sixteen authors to the bookstore for this enjoyable program. Authors\, register now with Jessala White at jessala.white@newsouthbookstore.com or 334-834-3556. Y’all\, mark your calendars to be with us!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/its-local-authors-day/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Local-Author-day-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260616T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185546Z
UID:10001855-1786809600-1786816800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling for Bookstore Romance Day
DESCRIPTION:You bring the book. We’ve got the BLING! \nJoin us for a sparkly afternoon at The Haunted Book Shop as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day on August 15th\, 4-6pm\, with BOOK BEDAZZLING! Whether you are new to book bedazzling or a sparkling pro\, we’ve got you covered. So\, to celebrate the genre we love that’s all about love\, you are invited to join your fellow book and crafting enthusiasts\, especially romance fans\, to cover your favorite book cover with rhinestones. Yes\, for one special afternoon\, we are turning our shop at 9 S Joachim St. into an art studio and you the artist! \nAdvance ticket purchase is required for this event. Your ticket gets you a deluxe bedazzling kit including gems\, wax pencil\, scoop\, tweezers\, tray\, and glue\, all organized for ease of use. Worried that you may not finish your book cover masterpiece during the event? Don’t! The kit is yours to keep so that you can take your work-in-progress home to finish with all the supplies and tools you need. \nThis event is all about friendship – old and new – the books we love\, and sparkling creativity. Bring the book you wish to bedazzle and cozy up for an afternoon of crafting and sparkles. \nNot a romance reader? No worries! We’d love to bedazzle with you\, too. Bring your favorite fantasy\, mystery\, thriller\, literary…any genre\, any book cover! \nSee you and your favorite book on August 15th at 4pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/book-bedazzling-for-bookstore-romance-day/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bookstore_Romance_Day_2026_Twitter_Post.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Haunted Book Shop":MAILTO:info@thehauntedbookshopmobile.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260707T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192807Z
UID:10001864-1787497200-1787502600@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker join us for a talk about their stunning new book\, “A Republic If You Can Keep It”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event at The NewSouth Bookstore on Sunday\, August 23 at 3pm for A Republic If You Can Keep It by two significant Southern journalists\, Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker. The book powerfully critiques where our country is in the age of Trump. Gaillard and Tucker — who came of age during the civil rights years — pause to take a hard look at the ways in which our country falls short\, even as it has aspired since its founding to “a more perfect Union\,” looking at the explosive and potentially quite damaging variable represented by our current president.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/frye-gaillard-and-cynthia-tucker-join-us-for-a-talk-about-their-stunning-new-book-a-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Frye-Gaillard-and-Cynthia-Tucker-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
UID:10000152-1787596200-1787599800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Alabama State Poetry Society Online Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for online poetry open mics the 4th Monday of each month! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693609367\nMeeting ID: 856 9360 9367
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-state-poetry-society-online-open-mic/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/openmiczoom-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T072521
CREATED:20260714T151645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T151645Z
UID:10001866-1787598000-1787608800@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Books of the Living Dead
DESCRIPTION:Do you like scary stories?\nThen mark your calendar for August 24 at True Story Brewing Co.!\nHorror! Mystery! Crime capers\, sci-fi\, and suspense!Live readings that’ll knock you dead\, presented by local and regional authors of dark fiction!\nFree admission! All ages! Tell your friends!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/books-of-the-living-dead/
LOCATION:True Story Brewing\, 5510 Crestwood Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL 35212\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35212
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/747561450_10175361015190346_7122429805223259597_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR