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SUMMARY:Writer's Fellowship on Martha's Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 Fellowships include full tuition & lodging to our Summer Writers’ Conference on Martha’s Vineyard\, and we’d love to support your authors and poets! Our Emerging Writer Fellowships are open to all writers ages 18+ who have yet to publish a book/chapbook. And this year we also have full fellowships for Writers of Color\, Queer Writers\, Parent Writers\, Teachers & Educators and a brand new fellowship for Full-time Caregivers. We are offering over $20\,000 in Fellowships to attend\, and the deadline for application is Jan 19th\, 2026. \nAlexander Weinstein  \nDirector \nTHE MARTHA’S VINEYARD INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE WRITING\n954-242-2903 | mvicw.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/writers-fellowship-on-marthas-vineyard/
LOCATION:The Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing\, 215 Upper Main Street\, Edgartown\, MA\, 02539\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geminga Contest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Authors and artists can submit to Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest\, which honors the power of micro works in all genres/categories. Opens January 1\, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form\, along with the journal’s other open calls\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-contest-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Joe Cuhaj Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Author Joe Cuhaj will be signing copies of his latest book\, “Notable Women of Alabama\,” Saturday\, January 10th from 1 to 3pm at Page & Palette\, 32 S. Section Street\, Fairhope\, AL.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/author-joe-cuhaj-book-signing/
LOCATION:Page and Palette\, 32 South Section St.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-conversation & Book Signing with Gabriella Saab!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 11\, 2026\, 4:30pm at The Haunted Book Shop for an exclusive afternoon with Gabriella Saab as she presents her latest historical novel\, The Star Society. This in-conversation event will offer an intimate look at the inspirations behind the novel along with a signing line and photo op with Gabriella. \nIn The Star Society\, the captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters will transport readers from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn\, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II\, embarking on a journey of justice\, survival\, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. \nGabriella Saab will share insights into the creation of her characters\, Ada and Ingrid\, highlighting their distinct paths from war-torn Europe to the charged atmosphere of Cold War America. Following the discussion\, attendees will have the opportunity to get their copies of The Star Society signed by the author herself. Whether you’re a history buff\, a lover of compelling women’s narratives\, or simply a fan of beautifully crafted fiction\, this event promises to engage and inspire. \nJodie Cain Smith\, event coordinator with The Haunted Book Shop\, praises Gabriella’s work\, “Beautifully crafted historical fiction that weaves a rich and tense narrative with moments of history that fascinate us. I’ve loved each of her previous books and cannot wait to read The Star Society!” \nDon’t miss the chance to explore the complex layers of justice\, identity\, and reconciliation in an era marked by political paranoia and cinematic dazzle. Please join us at The Haunted Book Shop for a memorable evening steeped in the intrigue and emotional depth of Gabriella Saab’s remarkable storytelling. \nBook purchase from The Haunted Book Shop is required for attendance.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/in-conversation-book-signing-with-gabriella-saab/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nora's Playhouse reads from “Back Porch Play” at The NewSouth Bookstore!
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Nora’s Playhouse again\, this time a reading of a play by Montgomery’s own Adrian Lee Bush\, titled “Back Porch Play.” Come discover the pleasure of these intimate salons — there are only front rows at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/noras-playhouse-reads-from-back-porch-play-at-the-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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SUMMARY:Black Clouds Launch Party with Jodie Cain Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 16th at The Haunted Book Shop for a book launch party with Jodie Cain Smith as she presents her latest novel\, Black Clouds\, the second installment in her Brackish Waters Series. Guests will enjoy a meet-and-greet with the author\, light refreshments\, and a one-night-only Jodie Cain Smith-themed cocktail menu available next door at Alchemy Tavern. Guests (21+) may grab a to-go cocktail at Alchemy then join the party in the bookstore. (You know you want to sample a Boozy Bellefontaine\, a Saucy Swamp Water\, or whatever else Jodie and the Alchemy bartenders will concoct!) \nAs a special treat\, a one-night-only popup shop featuring Maragild jewelry will be onsite. Maragild was born on the beaches of Fort Morgan\, Alabama\, where local artist Amanda Gibson picked up a few shells and bones and imagined them gleaming in gold. Each piece is foraged\, crafted\, and gilded by hand. A portion of every sale supports Alabama coastal conservation nonprofits working to protect the waters and wildlife that inspire us all. \nBut at this party\, the real star of the show is Jodie’s new book. Black Clouds continues the harrowing tale of Jules\, whose brief respite is upended by the resurgence of old adversaries and the emergence of new dangers that target the heart of her family. \nAbout Black Clouds: \nWhen monsters come for your kid\, you go after the monsters. \nJules wants nothing more than to recover from the injuries sustained during her captivity and to live peacefully with her family\, but in Bellefontaine\, wishes are rarely granted. With her former captor missing and new threats on the horizon\, Jules’ sense of peace and relief is shattered. The Knights may be down\, but they are heading back up to come for Jules through the ones she loves. And they are aiming directly at the one she loves the most… \nBook two of Jodie Cain Smith’s Brackish Waters Series goes back to Bellefontaine and back into the storm’s mouth in Black Clouds. \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to get your copy of Black Clouds signed and to meet the mind behind the monsters of Bellefontaine. Book purchase from The Haunted Book Shop required to attend.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/black-clouds-launch-party-with-jodie-cain-smith/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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SUMMARY:John K. Bollard with Protesting with Rosa Parks: From Stagecoaches to Driving While Black
DESCRIPTION:In a first event co-sponsored by the Freedom Rides Museum\, The NewSouth Bookstore is proud to announce a talk by historian John K. Bollard about his new book\, Protesting with Rosa Parks: From Stagecoaches to Driving While Black. The work details the history of the intersections between Black activism and travel\, over a span of nearly two hundred years. Deeply informed and powerfully written\, this new work reveals Rosa Parks’s refusal to move from her seat on the bus as part of the long Black protest tradition. Join us for this special event on Tuesday\, January 20 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/john-k-bollard-with-protesting-with-rosa-parks-from-stagecoaches-to-driving-while-black/
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:James B. Conroy - The Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR\, Churchill\, and the Plan That Won the War @ Alabama Booksmith
DESCRIPTION:Come meet one of America’s most respected historians\, James Conroy as he signs copies of his deeply researched book about the secret plan to win World War Two. \nYou may purchase signed copies of THE DEVILS WILL GET NO REST (34.00) to pick up at the event\, at the store later\, or have them carefully wrapped and mailed worldwide by Clicking Here.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/james-b-conroy-the-devils-will-get-no-rest-fdr-churchill-and-the-plan-that-won-the-war-alabama-booksmith/
LOCATION:Alabama Booksmith\, 2626 19th Pl S Homewood\, AL\, 35209\, 2626 19th Pl S\, Homewood\, AL\, 35209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barbara Wiedemann reading from Following the Snow Leopard
DESCRIPTION:Publication of Barbara Wiedemann’s next chapbook is reason to celebrate. Join us for a reading by the poet from Following the Snow Leopard on Thursday\, January 22 at 5:30pm\, with book signing to follow. Wiedemann’s work is a profound exploration of our connection with the natural world expressed through solitude and stillness — generously human\, gorgeously vivid. Importantly\, it urges us to cherish the wilderness in the world and ourselves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/barbara-wiedemann-reading-from-following-the-snow-leopard/
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: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/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Killer Cocktail Release Party for Frieda McFadden's "Dear Debbie!" at The Haunted Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the release of Freida McFadden’s latest thriller with a Killer Cocktail Release Party! \nNOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT. WE WILL NOT BE SHIPPING BOOKS TO TICKET HOLDERS. TO GET THE SIGNED COPY YOU MUST ATTEND THE EVENT OR PICK IT UP AT OUR STORE AFTERWARD \nWe will start the party as soon as our store closes to the public at 6\, so you will have free run of the store with other fans while we celebrate\, play games\, enjoy yummy snacks\, and have themed cocktails from next door at The Alchemy (cocktails are not included and age 21+). \nAttendees will receive: \nA SIGNED copy of DEAR DEBBIE \nThemed swag (TBA) \nAlso\, one lucky attendee will receive a special prize (TBA)!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/killer-cocktail-release-party-for-frieda-mcfaddens-dear-debbie-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:A “Voice Your Views” postcard-writing event led by Dr. Lee Farrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half an hour at The NewSouth Bookstore for a special postcard-writing event. Let your voice be heard about the social reforms you’d like to see most — in the areas of healthcare\, immigration policy\, public schooling\, voting rights\, hunger and food insecurity\, senior care\, and more. Don’t suffer alone. Our elected officials need to hear from us! There’s no better time!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/a-voice-your-views-postcard-writing-event-led-by-dr-lee-farrow-2/
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:20260129T173000
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SUMMARY:Amrita Chakrabarti Myers with The Vice President’s Black Wife: The Untold Story of Julia Chinn
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers joins us on Thursday\, January 29 at 5:30pm for a talk about The Vice President’s Wife: The Untold Story of Julia Chinn\, the enslaved wife of Richard Mentor Johnson\, Martin Van Buren’s vice president. In conversation with Professor Zanice Bond of Tuskegee University Myers will discuss her impressive biography\, beautifully written\, in which she explores the intersection of race\, gender\, power\, and property in eighteenth-century America. Critics are calling the book an important work of historical recovery.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/amrita-chakrabarti-myers-with-the-vice-presidents-black-wife-the-untold-story-of-julia-chinn/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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