Jenny Milchmann - Wicked River

Six million acres of Adirondack forest separate Natalie and Doug Larson from civilization. For the newlyweds, an isolated backcountry honeymoon seems ideal-a chance to start their lives together with an adventure. But just as Natalie and Doug begin to explore the dark interiors of their own hearts, as well as the depths of their love for each other, it becomes clear that they are not alone in the woods. It’s a mystery, a romance, a beach read.

Dee Stribling - Just Down the Road

Dee will read from her most recent collection of poem, Just Down the Road. This collection of poems is a tribute in memory of beloved friends and places embodying the strength, struggle, and tender beauty that can be found in the rural areas where Dee grew up. Dee is a Sundress Academy for the Arts poetry winner, and her work has also been featured in “200 New Mexico Poems” and several other collections.

Royal Phillips - Priest: The Last Confession

In this memoir, local resident Royal Phillips discloses her experiences as the groomed teenage lover of a charismatic, yet predatory priest. He was beloved by his parish and community, yet abusive and deceitful to the young woman he took advantage of. It is the author’s wish to share her story so that others who have experience similar things will know that they are not alone.

Robin Gaiser - Musical Morphine

Robin Russell Gaiser became a Certified Music Practitioner after a career as a performing musician and teacher. As she learned how valuable music could be in easing patients' pain -- both physical and psychological -- she began to share her stories with friends and colleagues in music and medicine. This book is the result.

Michael Beadle - Beasts of Eden

Poet and teacher Michael Beadle is well-known in Haywood County. Michael is the author of four poetry chapbooks and four history books about our area. Currently he is a touring writer-in-residence and teaches creative writing workshops for students and teachers throughout North Carolina.