Linda Allred to lecture on her bestselling book, Journey To Lasting Happiness: A Guide To Living a Happy, Healthy, and Successful Life. at the Tellico Village Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

In Journey To Lasting Happiness, Linda introduces a transformative five-step system designed to harness the subconscious mind’s potential to help create a life filled with health, happiness, and success. This book guides you to:

• Discover the power of your thoughts and the impact they have on your life. (Participate in fun demonstrations to prove the power of your thoughts.)
• Build mental resilience with practical exercises that support lasting positivity.
• Adopt empowering habits and eliminate beliefs that hold you back.
• Master self-hypnosis techniques, supported by scientific research and inspiring real-life stories, to reprogram your mind for success.

Learn how beliefs and habits shape your reality, and find out how to shift your inner dialogue—turning your inner critic into a positive influence that supports you. This book is more than a guide; it’s an invitation to embark on your journey toward enduring happiness, vitality, and fulfillment.

Cheryl Peyton to speak on how to Self-Publish your Manuscript

at the Tellico Village Library, Tuesday, 11/19/24 from 10: 00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cheryl is the self-published author of 13 books, including her most recent, Murder in Tellico Village. 

In her presentation, Cheryl will give step-by-step instructions on how to format your manuscript according to professional publishing standards, open an Amazon KDP account, and submit for publication.

If interested, call the Tellico Village Library at (865) 458-5199 to reserve your seat as space is limited.

Victoria Winifred’s New Releases

When their winter sleep is interrupted by hunger on Christmas Eve, Papa Jed and his family let the North Star guide them on a magical journey through the Smoky Mountains. Alongside creatures of all kinds, they meet and learn about legendary bears and a special human whose story fills their hearts with wonder. After sharing a feast with their forest friends, they return to their den with a deeper sense of community, the true spirit of Christmas, and renewed hope for the future, thanks to the timeless tale of a baby born in a manger.

In the spirit of timeless read-alouds like An Angel for Solomon Singer, Miss Rumphius,    and Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, this heartwarming Valentine’s Day picture book  is a thoughtful choice for classrooms, nurturing the traits of respect, empathy, and kindness.

Immerse  yourself in one of the Bible’s most renowned stories with this beautifully illustrated book.  Each page features vivid artwork that brings Joe Guadagno’s dynamic song, Jonah, to life.  The lyrics, which form the heart of this captivating picture book, are brought to life through striking images of Jonah and the whale, capturing the essence of the wayward journey and the redemptive return.

Ideal for family reading, Sunday school classes, and anyone interested in biblical narratives, this book integrates the actual verses of Jonah and includes a QR code that allows readers to listen to the song for a fully immersive experience.

Gayle Curtin’s New Release

Gayle’s second book is a personal memoir titled Wiser Now. 

Gayle is cash-strapped, lonely, and becoming desperate when she answers a personal ad in the local newspaper. During the short courtship with Jake, Gayle sees differences in their respective lifestyles and values but sets her concerns aside. During their two-year relationship, she has to deal with a controlling spouse, infidelity, emotional abuse, and encounters with alcohol-fueled rage.

Amazon reviewer wrote, in part, “The author’s writing style is engaging, authentic, and keeps the reader in anxious anticipation of the next chapter.”

Jim Hartsell to be featured author at Local Voices Program

Historic Ramsey House on November 14, 6:00 p.m.

AGT member Jim Hartsell will appear at the November Local Voices Program at the  iconic home located at 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville. His talk will center on the coming of age in Appalachia, referencing his Boone series, and give advice about the process of writing.

He will also be selling and signing his books at their Christmas Market on November 9th.

Art Stewart’s New Release

“Yes, but…” explores how each of us negotiates life through a never- ending series of responses to a question, posed, oddly, as a brief quote from a scientific treatise titled Stream Fish Community Dynamics: A Critical Synthesis. The quoted question is simple: “What’s it all mean, Bill? What’s it all mean?” Each of us struggles with this question daily, minute by minute, second by second. “Yes, but …” is about how we dance that dance of reconciliation–cause and effect, while learning to learn.

Susan Kite Wins Special Award for her Latest Book

Susan Kite’re most recent book, Planet of Outcasts, Moon Crusher 2, was awarded gold at the Royal Palm Literary Award ceremony in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations to her for this high honor.

A reviewer wrote of the book: I was excited to find it lived up to the action and suspense in Moon Crusher. Diego, with his foretelling dreams and creative problem solving, leads his ragtag crew in new adventures on a distant planet. Old friends return and new loyal companions are added to the mix as they fight to free a civilization from evil alien oppression. Kite leave the door open for book 3, and I can’t wait. (Book 3 is in the editing stage.)

New release by Stan Borgia

Spies and traitors at the highest levels of the U.S. Government. The President establishes the Sanction Authority and approves a hybrid CIA/FBI assassin with expanded rules of engagement to solve the problems with a surprising outcome.

New Release by Bill Barbour

As a retiring Air Force fighter pilot, Ray Spencer steps into the civilian world which he soon finds is fiercely competitive rather than the cooperative comradery of the military. He performs well above expectations at his new job in strategic planning. When a seemingly upright senator offers him a position in Washington D.C., Ray finds himself embroiled in a tangle of deceit that culminates in a terrorist attack on the American electrical grid. Can Ray successfully confront this new reality as he is involved in a relationship with a young lady coworker while being betrayed by others around him?

A Community of Tennessee Writers, Readers & Passersby

In “Hope Is the Thing” Poet Danita Dodson reflects on the loss of her father.

Danita Dodson’s most recent collection of poetry, Between Gone and Everlasting, explores the many facets of grief after the loss of a parent. Dodson focuses on the death of her father and discusses grief and its impact across all facets of her life. The voice of the collection is childlike and hopeful, conveying a reverence for the dead and the process of dying and grieving, as well as a love for the natural beauty of the world and the signs of life below the surface. Dodson’s collection captivates with its focused narrative arc, using the extended theme of grief to tell a story of one man’s life and one family’s reaction to the loss of that life.

Go to this link to read Danita’s interview on this online publication:  https://chapter16.org/hope-is-the-thing/

Brenda Sellers  gives talk in Iceland

Brenda Sellers had her first international speaking/book signing in Iceland yesterday, July 6, in an antikvariat (antique booksellers’ shop). The announcement in the local media was in both English and Icelandic. Brenda reports that the attendees were very receptive to her talk about her book, You Slept Where?, particularly her story about staying in the Ice Hotel in Iceland.

New Retail Location

IGA Store in Townsend

The Townsend IGA store is now selling our books. We have a good number of titles for customers to choose from.

Townsend IGA is a locally owned grocery store serving the Townsend community. They buy local grocery items and proudly support the local farmers.

Hours are: Mon. through Sun. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“Trails of Wrathful Waters” by David Curran

now available in the online journal AppalachiaBare

This is a delightful chapter from the author’s book Hiking for Fun and Pain.  Leaving his comfort zone of sylvan serenity, Dave agrees to join his fearless brother-in-law in white-water rafting on the Ocoee River, followed by calmly rowing down the Missouri, then hopping in a funyak to take on the turbulent Nolichucky River.  The result is a tale of high adventure laced with humor. To read this entertaining account, go to AppalachiaBare, click on highwaysandbyways, then on Wanderings — recent posts.

“Daisy”

                       by Russ Fine

a short story on the online journal Appalachia Bare

This is the heartwarming story of a small brown dog who was adopted by a lonely man at the request of its homeless owner. The good deed turns into a blessing for the new owner whose life is enriched by the company of this loving animal.

Between Gone and Everlasting

Danita Dodson’s New Poetry Book

Published May 6, 2024

Danita Dodson writes with emotive transparency about loss, the passing of generations, and the love of a father whose memory becomes a source of light after his death. Between Gone and Everlasting pans the perimeters of mourning with a phenomenal scope: heartrending reflections on grief, tender odes of remembrance, stunning elegies about Appalachia’s fading past, and stirring psalms of spiritual awakening amid loss.

Creative Writing Contest

Lenoir City High School

2nd Semester 2023-24

In the second semester of the 2023-4 school year, Angela Crabtree, teacher of the junior/senior writing classes at Lenoir City High School, selected poetry as the literary form for the Creative Writing Contest sponsored by the Authors Guild of Tennessee.

The first- and second-place winners in Ms. Crabtree’s two classes are linked under this notice. Again, the students were not assigned particular subjects but were encouraged to write from their personal experiences and viewpoints. The poems are honest and personal and sometimes reflect harsh realities in each student’s life. They are all well-written and create word pictures of place and time.

The Authors Guild of Tennessee is proud to publish these outstanding literary accomplishments on our website with parental consent for students who are minors.

Creative Writing Contest

Lenoir City High School

1^st Semester 2023-24

In the first semester of the 2023-4 school year, Angela Crabtree, teacher of the junior/senior writing classes at Lenoir City High School, selected poetry as the literary form for the Creative Writing Contest sponsored by the Authors Guild of Tennessee.

The first- and second-place winners in Ms. Crabtree’s two classes are linked under this notice. The students were not assigned particular subjects or themes but were encouraged to write from their personal experiences and viewpoints. As you will see, the poems are honest and personal, and sometimes reflect harsh realities in each student’s unique perspective on life. They are all well-written and skillfully create word pictures of place and time.

The Authors Guild of Tennessee is proud to publish these outstanding literary accomplishments on our website.

Daddy’s Little Girl – Kara Gresham

A Broken Soul – Abner Alvarado

The Mother – Reagan Griffith

Home – Christopher Lopez