The Asheville area author reads from her new young adult novel Oct. 30 at Highland Books in Brevard.
New guided tour explores Asheville’s literary landscape
“Our goal was to showcase Asheville over the years through these different authors so [people] could see it from a slightly different perspective,” says Asheville Literary Tour co-founder Sarah Giavedoni.
Smart Bets: Signe Pike
The Charleston, S.C.-based author reads from her debut novel on Oct. 11 at Malaprop’s.
Amy Reed’s latest YA project aims to build community and inspire resistance
The launch of the anthology ‘Our Stories, Our Voices,’ featuring Amy Reed, Alexandra Duncan, Jaye Robin Brown, Amber Smith and Tracy Deonn Walker, takes place at Malaprop’s Oct. 6.
Queer Girls Literary Reading celebrates 10 years
Co-organizers Lori Horvitz and Lockie Hunter reflect on the groundbreaking series’ history.
Smart Bets: Drag Queen Story Hour
Beauty Bar hosts readings by Euphoria for children of all ages on Sept. 16.
Southern Women Authors series returns to West Asheville
This year’s Southern Women Authors: Writing America Between the Wars series, set to take place on 10 evenings between September and December, starting Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the West Asheville Library. Authors on the docket are Lillian Smith (Strange Fruit), Caroline Miller (Lamb in His Bosom), Mildred Haun (The Hawk’s Done Gone), and Elizabeth Madox Roberts (The Time of Man).
Author Jacqui Castle discusses her debut dystopian novel
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, local author Jacqui Castle will celebrate the release of her debut novel, ‘The Seclusion,’ at Malaprop’s.
In David Joy’s new novel, ‘landed gentry’ are two separate concepts
“We’re losing our mountains to unrestricted land development, tourism and gentrification,” says author David Joy, a sentiment echoed in his latest novel, ‘The Line That Held Us.’
Smart Bets: Carly Joy Miller and Gabriel Houck
The 2017 winners of the Orison Prizes in Poetry & Fiction read from their works on Aug. 23 at Malaprop’s.
Byron Ballard’s latest book gives a prophetic warning
In her new book ‘Earth Works: Ceremonies in Tower Time,’ Byron Ballard forecasts dark days ahead as patriarchy gasps its last breaths. But she also offers hope with practical strategies for rebuilding from the waste.
Smart Bets: Jerald Pope
The local writer-illustrator launches his new wordless novel Aug. 18 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Cecil Bothwell
The author reads from his new book Aug. 4 at Malaprop’s.
Jaye Bartell recounts one of Asheville’s literary eras at BMCM+AC
Bartell will present Later: Readings from then and now, as the final BMCM+AC program at its 56 Broadway space.
David Joe Miller relaunches an open mic night at Habitat
Since moving to Asheville, Miller has been producing storytelling events and open mic nights focused on the spoken word, which he defines as storytelling, poetry, monologues, comedy, and any other verbal artform.
Video release: “White people US” by Justin Blackburn
After petitioning YouTube to reinstate the powerful work, the media outlet relented and Blackburn’s words are again available to, hopefully, fuel dialog.
Stories On Asheville’s Front Porch series returns in July
The series opens on Saturday, July 7, with Abby “The Spoon Lady” Roach, one of the best known buskers in town. She and her musician partner, Chris Rodrigues, will perform stories and songs.
Smart Bets: Willa of the Wood
The “Serafina” author has a launch party for a new series starter July 8 at the Asheville Mall Barnes & Noble.
Asheville Zine Fest spotlights a ‘community many didn’t know existed’
The Asheville Zine Fest now fills a regional need, attracting some 300 guests and 40 vendors, including notable local authors like F.T. Lukens.
Smart Bets: Leona Beasley
The Atlanta native reads from her debut novel on June 27 at Malaprop’s.
N.C.-based speculative fiction author Krystal A. Smith releases short story collection
“Some days I’m like, ‘Nope, not gonna do that. People are gonna think that’s crazy,’” Smith says. “Sometimes it’s like, ‘Just get it down on the page. Let’s see what happens.’”