From a press release:
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Sept. 5 & 6
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival workshops and banquet, being held September 5 and 6 in several downtown Burnsville venues. This year’s theme, “Let’s Remember,” promises attendees a quirky trip into the past to explore the role of memory in story, oral traditions, and poetry. The 2014 roster reads like a who’s who of regional authors. Local favorites include NC Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti, attorney turned activist and author Jay Erskine Leutze, and Great Smokies Writing Program Executive Director and author Tommy Hays.
“The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival is a treasure,” says Malaprop’s Senior Buyer Linda Marie Barrett. Malaprop’ provides books for sale at the event, and will donate a percentage of its proceeds to the Yancey Library. “Every year, their hardworking volunteers bring a diverse and impressive group of authors to share their talent and knowledge. I have such vivid memories of wonderful author talks and the great support attendees have shown by purchasing their books. My hope is not only for more people to become aware of this tremendous event, but to also experience the beauty of Burnsville with its lovely shops and galleries.”
While most events are free and open to the public, event organizers are offering four three-hour workshops, each priced at $25. Workshops include “Story From Thin Air,” “Making Meaning from our Memories,” “To Dwell in Possibility,” and “From Concept to Publishing: Learning the steps for writing a memoir.”
The event grand finale, which will be held Saturday evening September 6 at the Burnsville Town Center, will entice guests with locally produced farm-to-table fare and an entertaining, thought-provoking presentation by Glenis Redmond, noted poet, teaching artist and “imagination activist.” Banquet tickets are $30 each.
A complete roster of authors as well as registration and payment information is available at www.cmlitfest.org.
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