2013 EXHIBITORS
Amy Allen
On the eve of turning forty, Amy reaches for her personal goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Accepting the name of "Willow" bestowed by her teenage sons, she settles them into new lives at their father's house and departs on a 2000-mile walk. Amy journals of walking through storms, injuries, hunger and doubt. "Willow" transports the reader into the forest, giving the armchair hiker a glimpse into a world of coyotes, butterflies, birds and bears, sharing her determination and frustration as she makes her way from Georgia to Maine on foot. This is a story about what it means to embrace challenge in our lives-a story about change.
http://amyallenbooks.com
http://amyallenbooks.com
Mary L. Ball
Author of Escape to Big Fork Lake, this North Carolinian has perfected the art of the Inspirational Suspense and Mystery Novel. A tall order! She writes a writing a weekly Christian article for the Examiner.com and has just finished her newest novel, Stone of Destiny.
http://marylouwrites.weebly.com
http://marylouwrites.weebly.com
Kaye Wilkinson Barley
Kaye's first novel, Whimsey has been compared to novels written by NY Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen and deemed "delightful!" by North Carolina best-selling author, Margaret Maron. It is a southern fiction novel with a splash of magic and a touch of fantasy and topped with a sprinkling of humor. It is about the things in life that makes us happy and those things that scare us to death. It reminds us of those special people who walk through life along side us. Kaye is retired from Appalachian State University, lives in Boone, NC
http://www.kayewilkinsonbarley.com
http://www.kayewilkinsonbarley.com
C. Clayton Thompson Bookseller
One of the first booksellers on the internet, Clayton specializes in new and antiquarian military titles but has expanded over the years to include genealogy, history, sports, literature, regional books, art/architecture, science, and other subjects.
He has an open shop near the Green Valley School.
http://www.thehistorymall.com/
He has an open shop near the Green Valley School.
http://www.thehistorymall.com/
Canterbury House Publishing, Ltd.
Canterbury House publishes wholesome quality fiction and memoir of an inspirational nature and of the romantic suspense and mystery genres with an emphasis on colorful Southern U.S. regional settings. They publish authors who are passionate about their stories and their craft, as well as, active and collaborative in the marketing and promotion of their books.
http://www.canterburyhousepublishing.com
http://www.canterburyhousepublishing.com
Daniel Boone Footsteps
Located in Winston-Salem, Daniel Boone Footsteps brings us books that explore the heritage of the High Country from the days of the early settlers to Revolutionary War experiences and westward expansion. Publisher and author Randell Jones' newest book, The Daniel Boone Wagon Train: a journey through the "sixties," recounts the experience of pioneer re-enactors who traveled annually in wagons drawn by horses, mules and oxen from N. Wilksboro to Boone. http://www.danielboonefootsteps.com
William Eleazer
William Eleazer is an active member of the Florida bar and publisher of legal publications for trial lawyers. He is also the author of two legal thrillers, Savannah Law, a 2010 Gold Medal Winner for Adult Fiction, awarded by the Florida Publishers Association, and The Indictments, a sequel to Savannah Law.
www.elexpublishers.com
www.elexpublishers.com
High Country Writers
High Country Writers organization was founded in 1995 to lend support to aspiring writers in the High Country of North Carolina. Since that time it has grown from a group of half a dozen, to an energetic organization of over seventy members, actively pursuing the written word. http://highcountrywriters.tripod.com
Maggie Bishop
The author of a mystery series, Appalachian Adventure Mysteries, and two romance novels set in the Mountains of North Carolina in the Boone area. She was awarded the honor of being one of "One Hundred
Incredible East Carolina University Women" for literature and leadership.
http://damesofdialogue.wordpress.com/maggie-bishop Noyes Capehart
Capehart creates stories through his both his art and with the written word. Author of numerous short stories and four novels Potato Eaters, Ribbons in the Land of Nod, The Acolyte and Labyrinth, and a novella Ghenna’s Child. His recent release is the Devil's Mark.
http://www.capehart.org Judith Geary
Author of two Young Adult books about ancient Rome, Getorix: The Eagle and the Bull and Getorix: Games of the Underworld, these books have accompanying teacher's guides and curriculum making history fun and educational! Judy teaches in the Communications Dept. at ASU.
www.judithgeary.com William Kaiser
Bill brings the Civil War in Appalachia to life with his books
Bloodroot: a Novel of the Civil War and Hellbore: A Novel of Reconstruction. This octogenarian writes a column for the Watauga Democrat and is a volunteer fireman and EMT. http://williamfkaiser.tripod.com/id8.html Birgitta McGalliard
German born Birgitta is a retired German and French teacher. She is the author of the book Lives Divided.
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PearlE Munn Bishop
When she was 14, she wrote a weekly column for a local newspaper and was paid in a free subscription. Her book Cleo's Oak is the novel of Cleo, a psychic midwife from the 1800's, channels her life
story through a contemporary 16 year old girl.
Read an interview with the author: http://damesofdialogue.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/pearle-munn-bishop-debut-novelist/ Mary Flinn
Author of three books, The One, which is for Young Adults, Second Time's a Charm, and A Forever Man, Mary is a speech and language pathologist for the North Carolina schools.
Read her blog at: www.authorsmouth.blogspot.com Carolyn Guy
Carolyn's poetry has been published in Ideal Magazines and Guidepost books. She received the 2011 North Carolina Society of Historians Clark Cox Historical Fiction Award for her debut novel, Autumn Bends the Rebel Tree.
http://www.carolynguy.com Ingrid Kraus
As a Psychiatrist, Ingrid is uniquely qualified to write book about her character's harrowing journey of rage, revenge, and, ultimately, redemption. The Red Leather Chair is an engaging first novel.
www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ingridkraus Neil Wilson
Neil Wilson's Civil War novel, Victim of Conscience, is a prison guard story in which he makes a dangerous enemy. Neil is a native Tar Heel and lives with his wife Frances and one outside cat.
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Regina Jeffers
Author of several Jane Austin inspired novels, including Darcy's Passions, Vampire Darcy's Desire, Christmas at Pemberly, and the Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy. She has also written award-winning Regency and Contemporary Romances. A Time Warner Star Teacher and Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, Ms. Jeffers is a consultant in language arts and media literacy. A Smithsonian presenter, she lives outside Charlotte, NC. When she is not steeped in the passion of writing, she spends time in her garden and with her adorable grandson.
www.rjeffers.com
www.rjeffers.com
Jelly bean & Company
Authors Jane Edwards and Renee Pappas bring us the true story of an abandoned lamb named Jelly Bean. This little lamb finds herself on a journey to discover her own special place. It is a message of hope and encouragement for readers of all ages with hidden jelly beans along the way!
www.jellybeanandcompany.com
www.jellybeanandcompany.com
L'Edge Press
L'Edge Press was founded to meet the publishing needs of Christian authors and organizations. Their books include a variety of titles including adult inspirational books and self-help. Their imprint Backdoor Books, publishes full color children's books and books targeted toward the younger generation.
www.ledgepress.com
www.ledgepress.com
George G. McClellan
Author George G. McClellan shares his ancestor's true story as an Indian scout, explorer, and one of John Astor's fur traders. McClellan, was the son of Ulster Scots immigrant who left his home in Pennsylvania in 1770 to go to the unknown west. From fighting alongside Lewis and Clark to learning how to read and write for the army quartermaster corps, all the while going further into the unknown western territories.
Follow author George McClellan's blog at www.bygeorgeonline.com
Follow author George McClellan's blog at www.bygeorgeonline.com
Celia Miles
Appalachian by birth and inclination, she calls herself an "nicheless" author because she writes in a variety of genres, but her heart is in Appalachian historical novels. Her most recent books, Sarranda and it's sequel, Sarranda's Heart both chronicle the hardships of the Civil War and the social challenges for women of that era. She has published six novels, two short story collections, and co-edited three anthologies by Western North Carolina women. A retired teacher, she lives and writes in Asheville.
www.celiamiles.com
www.celiamiles.com
jerry Pope
Author and illustrator Jerry Pope brings us delightful children's stories and coloring books with unforgettable characters. The Minute Elf only lives a minute but he packs a lot of living into it! Madeline Claire and the Dinosaur where a little girl's dream of owning one of these prehistoric creatures comes true! An Early Appalachian Coloring Book is not your ordinary coloring book but a drawing experience!
http://www.harebrandideas.com
http://www.harebrandideas.com
Jack Pyle
Award-winning author Jack Pyle is a man of many literary hats having written a book for young adults, mysteries, books about his native Appalachia, and a collection of short stories. Jack and his friend, author Taylor Reese have collaborated on two books on gardening by the almanac having both grown up in families where almanacs were used as
guides for living. They spent years compiling the information in this book. Avid
homesteaders, they live near Spruce Pine in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North
Carolina
http://pylereesebooks.tripod.com
http://pylereesebooks.tripod.com
The SCholars Bookshop
The Scholars Bookshop is a fully independent, local general bookstore located on the campus of Appalachian State University. Offering bestsellers, academic new releases, books by ASU faculty, regional and children's titles, and many other general books. Almost all their hardbacks are discounted all the time, and special orders are always 15% off the retail price. They offer free hand delivery anywhere on campus of any available book so you never pay shipping. The Scholars Bookshop will be selling books for the HCFB participating authors. http://bookstore.appstate.edu/scholars-bookshop
StratFord Oaks TALES
Stratford Oaks Tales is a series of stories about animals who live on Stratford Oaks Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The author Dr. Suzanne Irwin, has worked closely with her illustrator, Zach Hamm who has been diagnosed with autism and has a very special way of portraying the stories of the animals. Their book, The Tale of Gretchen, has recently won the Clark Cox Historical Fiction Award and the Paul Green Multimedia Award for the illustrations.
http://stratfordoakstales.com
http://stratfordoakstales.com
Taylor Reese
Author Taylor Reese is known for his humor and poetry. He has written for numerous magazines and has several books that he will be sharing with us. From his delightful memoirs, A Picture of the Past and From Here to There: A Boy's Tale to HUMOR Is Where You Find It Look No Further and Humor and a Little Bit More and A Glimpse at Life A Collection of Poetry, which has been compared to Will Rogers.
Mr. Taylor has also co-authored several books with his long-time friend Jack Pyle on the fine art of gardening with an almanac.
http://pylereesebooks.tripod.com
Mr. Taylor has also co-authored several books with his long-time friend Jack Pyle on the fine art of gardening with an almanac.
http://pylereesebooks.tripod.com
