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SUMMARY:Solar Flare 2025 contest
DESCRIPTION:A flare of creativity could net you $100 and publication. Check out Sunspot Lit’s Solar Flare contest opening May 1\, closing May 31. Authors and artists eligible in all genres/forms. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318762/solar-flare-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art-graphic-novel.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/solar-flare-2025-contest/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:7 Points Press Presents Poetry in the Round
DESCRIPTION:Authors published by 7 Points Press will read their work. The event will be followed by a reception where books will be available for purchase and the authors available to discuss their work.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/7-points-press-presents-poetry-in-the-round/
LOCATION:Abraham Rowe Photography\, 204 Cypress Mill Rd\, Florence\, AL\, 35630-2106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tom Spencer Book Signing at Page & Palette
DESCRIPTION:Meet Agatha Dorn\, cantankerous archivist\, grammar pedant\, gin afficionado and murder mystery addict. When she discovers a lost manuscript by Gladden Green\, the Empress of Golden Age detective fiction\, Agatha’s life takes an unexpected twist. She becomes an overnight sensation\, basking in the limelight of literary stardom. \nBut Agatha’s newfound fame takes a nosedive when the ‘rediscovered’ novel is exposed as a hoax. And when her ex-lover turns up dead\, with a scrap of the manuscript by her side\, Agatha suspects foul play. \nCancelled\, ostracised and severely ticked off\, Agatha turns detective to uncover the sinister truth that connects the murder and the fraudulent manuscript. But can she stay sober long enough to catch the murderer\, or will Agatha become a whodunnit herself?
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/tom-spencer-book-signing-at-page-palette/
LOCATION:Page and Palette\, 32 South Section St.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T193000
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SUMMARY:A Jodie Cain Smith Launch Party at The Haunted Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 2\, 2025\, at 5:30PM\, in celebrating the release of Jodie Cain Smith’s Splintered Reeds. That’s right! Our event coordinator is having her own event. Guests will be treated to a signature cocktail\, snacks\, door prizes\, an “In-conversation” with Jodie\, and book signing.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/a-jodie-cain-smith-launch-party/
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:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 4\, at 3pm at The NewSouth Bookstore: Gary Minder joins us to celebrate the release of his new novel\, The Education of Asa Paxton
DESCRIPTION:The advanced praise for Gary Minder’s novel is glowing. Our excellent friend\, author Frye Gaillard\, says\, “Gary Minder is a fine storyteller and sensitive student of the human condition. This is as powerful a debut novel as you are likely to read\, written with a deep sense of character and place.” Intrigued\, we’ve invited Minder to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about The Education of Asa Paxton. The book offers a historic view of rural life in the South through the eyes of young adults. Asa emerges at seventeen a handsome young man\, a pariah still because of the company his family keeps. Secrets soon collide with the force of a tornado\, threatening to tear families apart and send the innocent to prison — or worse. We can’t wait to hear how the story unfolds. Join us for this fun event with Gary Minder on Sunday\, May 4\, at 3pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sunday-may-4-at-3pm-at-the-newsouth-bookstore-gary-minder-joins-us-to-celebrate-the-release-of-his-new-novel-the-education-of-asa-paxton/
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:The Tenant - Coffee Break Release Party at the Haunted Book Shop!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on May 6th for a release party of Freida McFadden’s latest novel\, “The Tenant”. We’ll open up early for ticket holders so you can grab it early and partake of coffee and donuts on us! \nCelebrate with us as we delve into this dark thriller that explores the unsettling realities of a rental gone dangerously wrong. Freida McFadden\, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her gripping narratives and complex characters\, invites you into a world where the most familiar spaces become sources of suspense and terror. \nAttendees will receive: \nA Freida McFadden tote bag \nA book-branded\, die-cut bookmark \nA special postcard with a recipe on one side \nA FMcF enamel pin \nAlso\, one lucky attendee will receive: a Freida McFadden-branded picnic blanket and picnic basket (must be present to win)
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/the-tenant-coffee-break-release-party-at-the-haunted-book-shop/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bestselling author Sarah Kendzior talks about The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir at NewSouth Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Kendzior is our special guest at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, May 6 at 5:30pm. She will be in conversation with Lee Farrow about her amazing new book\, The Last American Road Trip. The book\, which chronicles a series of road trips the political journalist took with her family\, navigates a changing America in a work that is part memoir\, part travelogue\, and part work of history. The Last American Road Trip is one mother’s promise to her children that their country will be there for them in the future — even though at times she struggles to believe it herself. Author Sebastian Junger says\, “Kendzior is an absolutely terrific writer — a preeminent voice of her generation — and her love for this troubled country flows like a kind of lifeblood through her work.” Join us for what promises to be a most interesting book program on May 6.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/bestselling-author-sarah-kendzior-talks-about-the-last-american-road-trip-a-memoir-at-newsouth-bookstore/
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:20250508T173000
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SUMMARY:Tom Spencer In-Conversation & Book Signing at the Haunted Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 8th at the Haunted Book Shop for a night of cozy fun and whodunits with Tom Spencer and his latest novel\, “The Mystery of the Crooked Man.” Celebrated as a quirky homage to Golden Age detectives\, the novel introduces our heroine\, Agatha Dorn\, who\, after falling into the literary limelight\, becomes a target of scandal and suspicion. With the aura of a classic whodunit\, this tale combines the intrigue of lost manuscripts with the dark mystery of a fraudulent crime. \nAt the event\, you will have a chance to listen to Tom Spencer delve into the inspiration behind his captivating characters\, take a peek into his writing process\, and share more about his journey from an expat Londoner to a noted author in the United States. This is surely a golden opportunity for readers of the Twyford Code\, Magpie Murders\, and Yellowface\, along with anyone who appreciates a well-crafted crime story with a hefty dose of English wit and charm. \nMake sure to stop by our next-door neighbor Alchemy Tavern for a to-go\, mystery-themed cocktail\, then grab your seat in our store for a lively in-conversation and audience Q&A. Reserve your copy and seat today! \nTicket required for event. Ticket includes one copy of “The Mystery of the Crooked Man.”
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/tom-spencer-in-conversation-book-signing-at-the-haunted-book-shop/
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:Karie Fugett in Conversation with Frye Gaillard\, May 10\, 5:30 p.m.\, The Haunted Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate with Karie Fugett for the release of her stunning debut memoir\, “Alive Day\,” on May 10\, 2025\, at 5:30PM. Fugett will be in conversation with Frye Gaillard\, Alabama Writers Hall of Fame inductee. Karie and Frye will dive into the narrative of “Alive Day\,” a story so timely and monumental\, it belongs on the top of TBR lists nationwide. \n“Alive Day” captures the harrowing and transformative journey of a young couple\, Karie and Cleve\, beginning with a simple proposal in a Kmart parking lot\, which vaults into the challenging world of severe injury and addiction following Cleve’s return from Iraq. As Karie assumes the role of caregiver while grappling with the maze of Veterans Affairs and medical bureaucracy\, the story reveals the stark realities faced by those left to tend the wounds of war on the home front. Fugett’s writing—tender\, vivid\, and imbued with dark humor—paints an indelible picture of love\, resilience\, and survival\, offering a stark critique of the personal costs of national conflict. \nJoin us as we raise a toast to Karie and the bravery her storytelling shows in this Kirkus star-reviewed memoir\, and one that Library Journal describes as “An essential and unique memoir that should be read by those wanting a better understanding of military families’ difficulties and the ramifications of sending loved ones to war.” \nPurchase of “Alive Day” through The Haunted Book Shop is required to attend. Event will feature light refreshments\, in-conversation with Frye Gaillard\, and a photo-op and signing line. \nReserve your spot today.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/karie-fugett-in-conversation-with-frye-gaillard-may-10-530-p-m-the-haunted-book-shop/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday\, May 13\, at 5:30pm at The NewSouth Bookstore: Miranda Spivack joins us for talk about Backroom Deals in Our Backyards
DESCRIPTION:Miranda S. Spivack\, an award-winning journalist\, is our special guest on Tuesday\, May 13 at 5:30pm\, in conversation with social justice advocate Patricia Todd\, a former Alabama legislator. Spivack’s new book\, Backroom Deals in Our Backyards\, is a groundbreaking look at how ordinary people are fighting back against their local and state governments to keep their communities safe. Spivack’s revealing take on a hidden dimension of American politics will outrage and educate anyone who cares about the forces shaping their own communities. Says Linda Greenhouse at Yale University\, “Spivack not only demonstrates how government secrecy threatens democracy. She shows us how ordinary people can fight to make local government more transparent. This eye–opening and meticulously reported book is both a call to action and a road map for success.” Come be enlightened and inspired.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/tuesday-may-13-at-530pm-at-the-newsouth-bookstore-miranda-spivack-joins-us-for-talk-about-backroom-deals-in-our-backyards/
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:20250515T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T193000
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SUMMARY:Tom Spencer Reading at Midtown Reader
DESCRIPTION:Tom Spencer Reading and Book Signing at Midtown Reader \nTallahassee\, Florida \nMay 15\, 2025\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/tom-spencer-reading-at-midtown-reader/
LOCATION:Midtown Reader\, 1123 Thomasville Rd.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Poetry Event to Feature 13 Auburn Poets
DESCRIPTION:The Third Thursday Poetry progfram on May 15 at Pebble Hill in Auburn will feature  brief readings by 13 local poets. Refreshments will be available beginning at 6. The program will begin at 6:30. \n  \nThe Third Thursday Poetry Series at Pebble Hill is sponsored by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities\, Department of English\, and Southern Humanities Review in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University; the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University; and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/third-thursday-poetry-event-to-feature-13-auburn-poets/
LOCATION:Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities\, 101 S. Debardeleben St.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849-5637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131708
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SUMMARY:Page Pairings at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers\, May 16\, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book-inspired wine tasting with all your favorite AOCB booksellers! \nWe pair the qualities of each wine with a book that shares the same spirit. Your ticket to the tasting\, includes your tastes and your choice of one of the featured books. Bottles of the featured wines will be for sale at great prices\, too. \nThis event is a crowd favorite\, serving as a great date\, a perfect girls’ night out\, or treat to yourself. Buy your ticket now and join us on Friday\, May 16th any time between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. \n*Refunds or transfers can only be accommodated 48 hours prior to the event.  \nClick link below to purchase tickets. \n \n\nPage Pairings
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/page-pairings-at-auburn-oil-co-booksellers-may-16-730-900-p-m/
LOCATION:Auburn Oil Booksellers\, 169 East Magnolia Ave.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sidewalk Stroll and Stories with Sam Hendrix at Auburn Oil Booksellers\, May 17\, 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sidewalk Stroll and Stories! \nKick off your Saturday with a walk through Auburn’s past. On Saturday\, May 17 at 9:00 AM\, we’re hosting our very first Sidewalk Stroll and Stories—a guided historical walk led by local historian Sam Hendrix\, author of Auburn: A History in Street Names. \nWe’ll meet at  Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers (149 E Magnolia) and take a casual stroll along Magnolia Avenue\, exploring the rich history behind some of Auburn’s most iconic streets. The walk will begin and end at AOCB. \nAs a bonus\, participants will receive 15% off any drink from our café to enjoy before or after the tour. \nWhether you’re an Auburn native or just curious about the city’s roots\, this is a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sidewalk-stroll-and-stories-with-sam-hendrix-at-auburn-oil-booksellers-may-17-9-a-m/
LOCATION:Auburn Oil Booksellers\, 169 East Magnolia Ave.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
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SUMMARY:Matt Nagin Book Signing on May 17 at DeDe's Book Rack in Trussville
DESCRIPTION:Author/Comedian Matt Nagin will be signing copies of his latest book\, The Book of Outcasts\, on Saturday\, May 17 at DeDe’s Book Rack in Trussville\, AL.  “The Book of Outcasts is a short story collection featuring dynamic characters in surreal\, often imaginative worlds.” \nMatt can also be found at the upcoming Impact Book Festival  on June 14 at the Fultondale Event Center. Come out and meet the author and get your signed copy of the book! \n  \n  \n \n\nIMPACT BOOK FESTIVAL in Fultondale \n\n \n 
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/matt-nagin-book-signing-on-may-17-at-dedes-book-rack-in-trussville/
LOCATION:DeDe’s Book Rack\, 104 S Chalkville Rd STE 105\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeDe's Book Rack":MAILTO:dedesbookrack@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131708
CREATED:20250410T152402Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama Writers' Forum Presents: The Father Goose Poetry Festival for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alabama Writers’ Forum and beloved children’s author Charles Ghigna at the Homewood Public Library for the 2025 Father Goose Poetry Festival for Kids\, May 17\, at 2 pm. Young Alabama poets will read their original poems on stage. Awards and signed book copies will be given to the winners by Charles Ghigna himself! \nFree and open to the public. Please join us for this children’s poetry celebration! \nSponsors include the Alabama State Council on the Arts and Schiffer Kids.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-writers-forum-presents-the-father-goose-poetry-festival-for-kids/
LOCATION:Homewood Public Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Road\, Homewood\, Alabama\, 35209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Writers' Forum":MAILTO:writersforum@writersforum.org
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SUMMARY:Author Forest Issac Jones in Conversation at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers\, May 17\, 6:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 17th at 6:30pm for a conversation with Forest Jones\, author of Good Trouble: The Selma\, Alabama and Derry\, Northern Ireland Connection 1963–1972. Jones explores the powerful ties between the Black Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the Catholic Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland\, focusing on how the Montgomery to Selma march inspired the 1969 Belfast to Derry march\, as told through oral history.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/author-forest-issac-jones-in-conversation-at-auburn-oil-co-booksellers-may-17-630-p-m/
LOCATION:Auburn Oil Booksellers\, 169 East Magnolia Ave.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131708
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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/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Carolyn Haines Launch Party: Doggone Bones!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for A Carolyn Haines launch party celebrating Doggone Bones! \nThe Haunted Book Shop proudly presents a Carolyn Haines launch party on May 29. This event is a must-attend for fans of mystery\, Southern wit\, and all who adore Haines’s beloved character\, Sarah Booth Delaney and the Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery series. Attendees will enjoy a Carolyn Haines-themed cocktail menu at Alchemy Tavern\, a meet-and-greet with the author\, and Carolyn Haines Trivia where lucky winners will take home extra Carolyn Haines books. Maybe Carolyn’s and Sarah Booth’s favorite ghost Jitty will whisper the correct answers in your ear!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/a-carolyn-haines-launch-party-doggone-bones/
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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