
Heartwood Author Event with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
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An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.

An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
An in-person book launch with copies available on site, followed by a signing and casual conversation with the author. Set inside a laid-back brewery space for readers who want a new release and a personal connection.
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An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.

An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.
An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Debut memoir launch with an author talk on a trail journey and the inspiration behind the story, followed by an audience Q and A. Paperback copies are for sale on site with a post talk signing and meet and greet.

Debut memoir launch with an author talk on a trail journey and the inspiration behind the story, followed by an audience Q and A. Paperback copies are for sale on site with a post talk signing and meet and greet.
Debut memoir launch with an author talk on a trail journey and the inspiration behind the story, followed by an audience Q and A. Paperback copies are for sale on site with a post talk signing and meet and greet.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A 90 minute poetry workshop blending a mini lesson on poetic forms with generative freewriting time, then group sharing for feedback and praise. Monthly sessions build toward more complex structures, from September freewrites to October villanelles.

A 90 minute poetry workshop blending a mini lesson on poetic forms with generative freewriting time, then group sharing for feedback and praise. Monthly sessions build toward more complex structures, from September freewrites to October villanelles.
A 90 minute poetry workshop blending a mini lesson on poetic forms with generative freewriting time, then group sharing for feedback and praise. Monthly sessions build toward more complex structures, from September freewrites to October villanelles.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.
A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a laid-back browse-and-shop vibe. Expect a casual neighborhood atmosphere centered on small businesses, handmade goods, and local finds.

Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a laid-back browse-and-shop vibe. Expect a casual neighborhood atmosphere centered on small businesses, handmade goods, and local finds.
Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a laid-back browse-and-shop vibe. Expect a casual neighborhood atmosphere centered on small businesses, handmade goods, and local finds.

Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.

Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.
Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
Benefit night at a Mars Hill gallery supporting Heart of Horse Sense, blending visual art and community giving. Expect a warm arts center vibe focused on fundraising for equine assisted programs.
Benefit night at a Mars Hill gallery supporting Heart of Horse Sense, blending visual art and community giving. Expect a warm arts center vibe focused on fundraising for equine assisted programs.
Benefit night at a Mars Hill gallery supporting Heart of Horse Sense, blending visual art and community giving. Expect a warm arts center vibe focused on fundraising for equine assisted programs.

A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.

A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.