Events

Local author Susan Blexrud will present an overview of Vampiric Literature through the
ages!  Join us for her powerpoint presentation and fascinating discussion about the
evolution of Vamp Lit from Bram Stoker to Charlaine Harris!

Join W.W. Norton Representative Kristin Keith as she discusses wonderful selections for
your bookclub!  Bring your friends and a critical ear to hear about the great stuff to
read by Norton Publishing.  Wine and cheese will be served.

Join us for Victoria Rose's writing workshop, where stories, words, and
visions are given voice and heard.  To honor the creative process, Victoria prepares a
safe space to write, share what is written, and receive feedback.  This workshop is first
come, first serve, so be sure to arrive early to get a seat!

Meet local author and bodywork instructor Lisa Sarasohn as she leads a workshop exploring
Body-Earth connections through movement and writing.  Lisa invites you to experience (in
bone and muscle, blood and breath, word and sound) the kinship between your precious body
and your planet home.

Join fabulous host Stacey Budge-Kamison with your knitting/sewing and other crafting projects over a cup of coffee and conversation!

Local freelancers Joe D'Agnese & Denise Kiernan continue their monthly discussion about freelancing.  This month the talk will center on the importance of emergency funds and marketing!  Sponsored by Malaprop's and 5 Walnut.

Join local authors Joe D'Agnese & Denise Kiernan in their discussion of the ins and outs of getting published!  They'll talk about topics such as ghostwriting, how to write a book proposal, resources for the writer, industry trends, marketable ideas, and self-publishing.  This will be a great event for any aspiring author!

Prepare a dish using mostly (or all!) local ingredients!  There will be one winner per category (the categories are Sweet and Savory) and each winner will receive a special prize (and bragging rights, of course!).  After the judging, we hope there will be tasting all around- so bring by your favorite scratch-made dish- and let the eating begin!

Local runner and now author Trish Brown presents the first & only guide book of its kind, Asheville Trail Running Guidebook! Come get an insider's view of the best places to run in these hills.