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SUMMARY:Beronda Montgomery with When Trees Testify
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a bookstore talk by Beronda L. Montgomery in connection with her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up lessons from the natural world shared through the stories of long-lived trees. Montgomery is an award-winning plant biologist\, her book a journey through science and the sacred. Don’t miss this special event on Tuesday\, March 24 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/beronda-montgomery-with-when-trees-testify/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:Dennis McCarthy\, author and literary executor for Cormac McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Dennis McCarthy\, author of The Gospel According to Billy the Kid\, winner of the 2021 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Historical Fiction. Steward of his late brother Cormac McCarthy’s literary estate\, Dennis brings a rare and intimate understanding of Cormac’s body of work and native talents to his own remarkable writing debut. Our bookstore evening will give you an introduction to both. Mark your calendars to join us on Thursday\, March 26 at 5:30pm at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/dennis-mccarthy-author-and-literary-executor-for-cormac-mccarthy/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:2026 Alabama Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Agents and Learn from Published Authors at the 2026 Alabama Writing Workshop \nALL WRITERS WELECOME \nThis is our 7th Annual Alabama Writing Workshop in Birmingham\, presented by Writing Day Workshops. We have many\, many success stories of attendees who have found their agent or editor at our events. You could be next – so come join us! \nWHEN: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, Friday\, March 27\, 2026 \nWHERE: Embassy Suites Birmingham\, 2300 Woodcrest Place\, Birmingham\, AL 35206. \nREGISTRATION COST: $169 \nhttps://alabamawritingworkshop.com \nAttending Agents Include: \n• literary agent Danielle Marshall (Jane Rotrosen Agency) \n• literary agent Vicky Weber (Creative Media Agency) \n• literary agent Trinica Sampson-Vera (New Leaf Literary & Media) \n• literary agent Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary) \nClass Schedule: \n9:30 – 10:30: Understanding the Publishing Industry in 2026. \n10:30 – 11:45: 15 Tips on How to Write Like the Pros. \n(11:45 – 1:15: Lunch on your own) \n1:15 – 2:30: “Writers’ Got Talent: A First Page Critique-Fest.” \n2:45 – 3:45: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Authors. \n4:00 – 5:00: Marketing Without the Meltdown: A Practical\, Pick-Your-Path Guide for Authors
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/2026-alabama-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Birmingham\, 2300 Woodcrest Place\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fragments Observed Launch Party with Author Carrie Dalby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch party at The Haunted Book Shop on March 28\, celebrating Fragments Observed: Lessons Learned on Patrol by Carrie Dalby. The party will feature an in-conversation with MPD’s CPT Billie Rowland\, a signing line\, and photo op. \nIn Fragments Observed\, Carrie Dalby reveals her transformation from a nonconfrontational introvert to a keen observer of police work in Mobile\, Alabama. Through her extensive 150-hour experience riding along with the MPD\, Carrie not only aimed to craft believable characters for her novels set in Mobile but also uncovered the complexities of law enforcement and community dynamics. Her book details the touching human stories and the critical social interactions that occur beyond the public eye\, offering readers a rare glimpse into the day-to-day challenges and victories encountered by those on the front lines of public safety. Get ready to be inspired by a literary journey that bridges the gap between fiction and the very real stories unfolding on the streets of Mobile every day. \nTo enter the signing line\, attendees must purchase a copy of Fragments Observed from The Haunted Book Shop. Due to limited space\, reservations are highly recommended.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/fragments-observed-launch-party-with-author-carrie-dalby/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Haunted Book Shop":MAILTO:info@thehauntedbookshopmobile.com
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SUMMARY:Michael Brownstein with Somebody Should Do Something
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, Somebody Should Do Something\, Michael Brownstein delivers a novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. His is a book for these times! Follow the critics to The NewSouth Bookstore for an empowering discussion about social change that will inspire us all: Sunday\, March 29 at 3pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/michael-brownstein-with-somebody-should-do-something/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:Gregory O'Malley with The Escapes of David George
DESCRIPTION:From a prize-winning historian comes a dramatic story about a Black man’s relentless search for freedom in Revolutionary-era America. Piecing together archival records and David George’s own brief account of his life―the earliest written testimony by a fugitive enslaved person in North America―Gregory O’Malley presents a thrilling narrative and unique perspective on our nation’s origins\, principles\, and contradictions.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/gregory-omalley-with-the-escapes-of-david-george/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:W. Caleb McDaniel with Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to have as our special guest W. Caleb McDaniel for a talk about his book\, Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America. An epic tale of a Black woman who survived bondage twice and won reparations against impossible odds\, it’s breathtaking work\, beautifully written\, which won the Pulitzer Prize for History. Join us at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, March 31 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/w-caleb-mcdaniel-with-sweet-taste-of-liberty-a-true-story-of-slavery-and-restitution-in-america/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY: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 April 1 through April 30. 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/novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kate Brown with Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past\, Present\, and the Future of the Self-Provisioning City
DESCRIPTION:From distinguished MIT professor of the history of science Kate Brown comes a new book\, Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past\, the Present\, and the Future of the Self-Provisioning City. Join us for her talk about it at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, April 7 at 5:30pm. Tiny Gardens Everywhere is a tribute to small-scale gardens that is something more — an inspiring vision of the transformative potential of gardening and urban life from the eighteenth century to the twenty-first. As fellow author/gardener Novella Carpenter describes it\, “this vibrant secret history validates our work and guides future gardeners toward better composting\, radical use of common spaces\, and plenty of zucchini.” Green thumbs and brown thumbs\, this will be a program you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/kate-brown-with-tiny-gardens-everywhere-the-past-present-and-the-future-of-the-self-provisioning-city/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:One Hour/One Poem: Discover the verse of Robert Frost
DESCRIPTION:Make a date with a poem and Dr. Susie Paul. Off the success in 2025 of One Hour/One Poem\, Paul returns to The NewSouth Bookstore to teach one great nineteenth- or early twentieth-century poem in each of four sessions of an hour or less. The program is a deep dive into the work of four significant American writers\, all giants of the poetic form: Edgar Allan Poe\, Paul Laurence Dunbar\, Robert Frost\, and Langston Hughes. Paul is a master educator with a deep love of poetry\, who is thrilled to have the opportunity to teach these works. “Birches” by Robert Frost\, written in 1915\, is the subject of her third session\, scheduled for Tuesday\, April 14 at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/one-hour-one-poem-discover-the-verse-of-robert-frost/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
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SUMMARY:Impact Book Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 IMPACT BOOK FESTIVAL will be held April 18 at the Fultondale Event Center (first I-65 exit north of Birmingham). The festival will be hosted by the Impact Arts Council headquartered in northern Jefferson County\, and more information will follow at www.impactartscouncil.org. \nTables will be available for reservation on a first-come-first-served basis due to the space limitations of the venue. Approximately 50 authors exhibited last year. \nBased on the interests and engagement of last year’s attendees\, we will prioritize authors of fiction. \n 
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/impact-book-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Fultondale Event Center\, 1210 Old Walker Chapel Road\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Impact Arts Council of North Jefferson County%2C Alabama":MAILTO:info@impactartscouncil.org
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T163000
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:Join us for our Fourth Annual Poetry Read-Aloud!
DESCRIPTION:Our poetry read-aloud is a spring ritual — held annually in April in celebration of National Poetry Month. Friends and customers gather\, seated in a circle\, to share favorite poems which are read aloud. The sound of the words\, the lilt of the human voice — these are joyful music. It is wonderful to give an hour to thoughtful listening. Come be part of the fun. Bring two poems of your selection (can be two you’ve personally written or not) and find your way to The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, April 21 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/join-us-for-our-fourth-annual-poetry-read-aloud/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:Two literary talents! A reading with Honorée Fanonne Jeffers and Kwoya Fagin
DESCRIPTION:Two literary talents gather at The NewSouth Bookstore to celebrate the release of Long Eye\, a new collection of poems by Kwoya Fagin Maples\, with a reading by recent works and/or works in progress by one of the South’s most significant voices\, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. We’re tremendously excited to welcome them both. Sunday afternoons don’t get better than this!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/two-literary-talents-a-reading-with-honoree-fanonne-jeffers-and-kwoya-fagin/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T193000
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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/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T173000
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SUMMARY:Elaine Weiss with Spell Freedom at the Civil Rights Memorial Center
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host a talk with award-winning journalist Elaine Weiss\, author of the much-praised The Women’s Hour. In her new book\, Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement\, Weiss returns with the remarkable story — masterfully told — of four activists whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement. Co-hosted by the SPLC Civil Rights Memorial Center.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/elaine-weiss-with-spell-freedom-at-the-civil-rights-memorial-center/
LOCATION:Civil Rights Memorial Center\, 400 Washington Ave\, AL\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260317T175735Z
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SUMMARY:One Hour/One Poem: Discover the verse of Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Make a date with a poem and Dr. Susie Paul. Off the success in 2025 of One Hour/One Poem\, Paul returns to The NewSouth Bookstore to teach one great nineteenth- or early twentieth-century poem in each of four sessions of an hour or less. The program is a deep dive into the work of four significant American writers\, all giants of the poetic form: Edgar Allan Poe\, Paul Laurence Dunbar\, Robert Frost\, and Langston Hughes. Paul is a master educator with a deep love of poetry\, who is thrilled to have the opportunity to teach these works. “The Weary Blues” by Langston Hughes\, written in 1926\, is the subject of her fourth session\, scheduled for Tuesday\, May 5 at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/one-hour-one-poem-discover-the-verse-of-langston-hughes/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260317T165418Z
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SUMMARY:Four Poets\, for the Pure Pleasure of It!
DESCRIPTION:Four of the finest poets working in the greater Montgomery area join us on Tuesday\, May 12 at 5:30pm for a group reading of their newly published works and/or works in progress. It’s positively celebratory! Join us for an hour of listening fun with Garrett Ashley\, Ken Autrey\, Kate Gaskin\, and Catherine Hamrick.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/four-poets-for-the-pure-pleasure-of-it/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260317T180248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T142442Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Rood with In the Shadow of the Great House
DESCRIPTION:It is our great pleasure to welcome Daniel Rood to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about his new book\, In the Shadow of the Great House\, an astonishing ecological\, architectural\, cultural\, and\, above all\, economic history of one of the primary emblems and engines of American history. It’s an revelatory and important new work. Join us for this special event.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/daniel-wood-with-in-the-shadow-of-the-great-house/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260127T185043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185043Z
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SUMMARY:Reading and Signing\, Charles Ghigna's The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems\, at Impact Book Festival
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URL:https://writersforum.org/event/reading-and-signing-charles-ghignas-the-very-hungry-caterpillars-first-poems-at-impact-book-festival/
LOCATION:Fultondale Event Center\, 1210 Old Walker Chapel Road\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260317T165418Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Dinniman Unveils A Parade of Horribles
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 16th at The Haunted Book Shop for an in-store party celebrating A Parade of Horribles\, the next installment in the best-selling Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Dive into Carl’s latest adventure with the new book\, specialty Dungeon Crawler-themed cocktail menu at Alchemy Tavern (next door to the shop\, 21+ with valid ID)\, and an in-store crawl with mini quests\, loot boxes\, and snacks. The fun starts at 6pm at 9 S Joachim St. Trust us when we say the AI will not be pleased if you refuse. \nIn A Parade of Horribles\, we return to the underground world where Carl and his trusty sidekick Donut are thrust into a perilous set of races on the tenth floor of the dungeon. As the environment grows increasingly treacherous and the enigmatic eleventh floor looms\, Carl devises a risky plan to reclaim control. Fans are also treated to bonus material exclusively available in this print edition\, titled “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.” Talk about a loot box! \nWhether you’re a long-time follower\, consider yourself Donut’s true companion\, or new to this series\, The Haunted Book Shop is the perfect venue to explore the depths of author Matt Dinniman’s imaginative exploits. Get ready to face the crawl\, The Haunted Book Shop way! \nReservations required. Ticket price includes hardcover edition of the book\, in-store activities\, and snacks. Limited space available.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/matt-dinniman-unveils-a-parade-of-horribles/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Haunted Book Shop":MAILTO:info@thehauntedbookshopmobile.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20260317T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T175659Z
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SUMMARY:An afternoon of music with Thick Editions and guest Dylan Hawes-Glynn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off summer with some great sounds at The NewSouth Bookstore! On Sunday\, May 31 at 3pm we welcome Thick Editions\, a legendary local improv group starring Jeff McLeod\, Marshall Marrotte\, and Tracy Harris — on guitar\, bass\, and drums\, respectively — all longtime stalwarts of the underground Southeastern music scene. If you love music\, you will love the heady mixture of written and improvised stuff this group always concocts. Dylan Hawes-Glynn\, a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Nashville\, opens for them on vibraphone. Fun!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-afternoon-of-music-with-thick-editions-and-guest-dylan-hawes-glynn/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T190000
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CREATED:20260331T193440Z
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SUMMARY:Patricia Smith with her National Book Award-Winning poetry collection\, The Intentions of Thunder
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to host Patricia Smith for a program at The NewSouth Bookstore\, a talk about and reading from her 2025 National Book Award-winning book\, The Intentions of Thunder. Smith is a poet\, spoken-word performer\, playwright\, author\, and writing teacher\, whose work has been called life-changing\, “abundant\, brilliant\, and unprecedented.” Don’t miss her Montgomery appearance!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/patricia-smith-with-her-national-book-award-winning-poetry-collection-the-intentions-of-thunder/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
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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/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064859
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
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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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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