North Carolina Literature News (United States)

Noted poet and literary community leader Laura Hope-Gill, to teach day long workshop on the origins and the inner practice of creativity on Sunday March 25 at The Healing Seed Center for Geopoetics

Short story author Edith Pearlman took the big fiction prize at the National Book Critics Circle awards March 8, 2012, for her book Binocular Vision: New and Selected Stories.

Author, Bill Toole is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Dancing Masters. Small town revelations and sensational themes combine in this psychological novel.

With the Iowa GOP caucus being the closest in history, we are reminded of the importance of every American today. Professor Christopher Webber says Americans can learn much about fortitude and life from 19th Century freed slave James Pennington.

Bestselling Adelaide novelist JAMES HOUSTON TURNER captures coveted top award in the 2011 Best Books Awards, where his "Ludlumesque" thriller, Department Thirteen (Comfort Publishing), wins the Hottest New Thriller.

Looking for a kid-friendly scare this Halloween? GHOST CATS OF THE SOUTH, by DEAD RULES author Randy Russell, is the perfect fright for children of all ages.

Author, Nick Westfall is pleased to announce the release of his new suspenseful thriller, Escaping Yesterday.

Triangle Writers, a group of writers from Raleigh-Durham and surrounding areas, announces their spring writing workshops. The writing events will take place this May and June in Raleigh.

A Lovely, Indecent Departure is the debut novel from Steven Lee Gilbert, a 2007 Durham Arts Council Emerging Artist Grant recipient for Literature. It tells the story of a young mother who abducts her five year old son and flees to Italy.

Charlotte, N.C. (4/3/12)- What do you get when teams comprised of five poets each engage in a 5-day battle to compete for the national title?

Noted poet and literary community leader Laura Hope-Gill, to teach day long workshop on the origins and the inner practice of creativity on Sunday March 25 at The Healing Seed Center for Geopoetics

Short story author Edith Pearlman took the big fiction prize at the National Book Critics Circle awards March 8, 2012, for her book Binocular Vision: New and Selected Stories.

North Carolina author and resident bares her soul in a tell-all book about sexual promiscuity. Larie will read from her new book on March 8 in Goldsboro.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is now accepting public nominations for the 2012 North Carolina Award -- the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state -- in the fields of public service, science, literature and fine arts.

Author, Bill Toole is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Dancing Masters. Small town revelations and sensational themes combine in this psychological novel.

Books In Sync Author Roland Hughes is the president of Logikal Solutions, a business applications consulting firm specializing in VMS Platforms. His fiction book, Infinite Exposure, is followed by his many published books for real programmers.

Books In Sync Fiction Thriller Author Charles Toftoy Releases Eyes Of Cold Case Killers

With the Iowa GOP caucus being the closest in history, we are reminded of the importance of every American today. Professor Christopher Webber says Americans can learn much about fortitude and life from 19th Century freed slave James Pennington.

Railroad Man has something for everyone: humor, sadness, love, friendship--and of course, the realization that life goes on....

M D Blackburn began putting pen to paper in March 2009, having never written before. He often wonders where the words come from. He now writes short personalized stories, poems, religious and

Books In Sync Historical Fiction/Romance Author M.L. ST. Sure Promotes Her Novel Titled ‘Evensong’.

The annual awards presented at the joint meeting of the N.C. Literary and Historical Association and the Federation of Historical Societies honor the best adult and student N.C. writers, and one recognizes achievement in dramatic arts.

Bestselling Adelaide novelist JAMES HOUSTON TURNER captures coveted top award in the 2011 Best Books Awards, where his "Ludlumesque" thriller, Department Thirteen (Comfort Publishing), wins the Hottest New Thriller.

T. Lyn Fletcher will join the cast and fans of "The Vampire Diaries" in Atlanta.

Looking for a kid-friendly scare this Halloween? GHOST CATS OF THE SOUTH, by DEAD RULES author Randy Russell, is the perfect fright for children of all ages.

A good novel brings a character to life. Doug Roberts in his debut novel, The Man Who Fooled SAVAK, did the opposite - he used real living characters. Here is an interview with one of them who lived the story.

Books In Sync Mystery Novelist Faye M. Tollison Releases ‘To Tell the Truth’ And Faye Promises That A Second Mystery Novel Is In The Works.

Author/Teacher Cheryl Carpinello Writes Children/Middle Grade Fiction. Author Cheryl Carpinello Releases ‘Guinevere-On the Eve of Legend’. Cheryl Carpinello’s ‘Young Knights of the Round Table: The Kings' Ransom’ is a work-in-progress.

Cris Cohen publishes "Staying Crazy To Keep From Going Insane," raises funds for the Miracle League.

Author J. Mark Boliek reaches, impresses his target audience.

Friday September 23 at 6:45 in the artisan jewelry and crafts shop known as the Joyful Jewel of Pittsboro, a group of poets will read poems and discuss their creative process. Ten poets from around the Triangle will read from their own poetry.

Marcy Corprew, of Miz Hazel fame, is launching her new poetry and prose book on Sunday July 31, between 4 and 6 pm with a reading and gathering at Wake Forest Coffee Company in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

New fantasy-adventure book by Durham, NC, author makes MBR's July Fiction Shelf.

The Raleigh book and supper club plans its 2011 Meals From The Market fundraising event.

Simon Simple & The Dark Tower, a new and exciting young adult fantasy by R.R. Shelsky is now available in most eBook formats and soon to be available in print, as well. This tale of "Magick" is not to be missed by young adult fantasy buffs!

Qantas Airways will be a primary sponsor for JAMES HOUSTON TURNER'S Department Thirteen book and public speaking tour, where he shares lessons from his years as a struggling writer, cancer survivor, and former smuggler behind the old Iron Curtain.

The site is designed to inform and intrigue future readers and fans.

Paul M. Gargano, Certified Financial Planner™, to sign new book ‘What If You Live?’ June 18 at Borders Bookstore at Ballantyne’s Stonecrest Shopping Center Top retirement planner’s book lays out simple strategies to secure future

Acclaimed novelist, JAMES HOUSTON TURNER announces his 2011 Department 13 promotional book tour, and explains why he calls it his "Too Ugly Tour."

Jon Batson, Raleigh-based independent writer and author of three short story anthologies and four fact-based fiction conspiracy novels, wins annual short fiction contest for the fourth time.

"Eternity", a sci-fi/paranormal thriller by Casey S Townsend, is to be released as a free audiobook June 10, 2011 on podiobooks.com

Split Rail Books gets its first title before international buyers, librarians, and more.

Split Rail Books releases the first book in The Bruinduer Narrative trilogy by J. Mark Boliek

Wisconsin editor interviews Cris Cohen on his upcoming book, writing life.

Books In Sync Author J. A. Carlton Writes Horror, Thriller, Supernatural Thriller, Psychological Thriller; Action/ Adventure, Science Fiction Including: Wednesday’s Child, Into the Fire, Broken, Second Hand Heroes Of The Line, And Nick, Of Time.

Award-winning cartoonist Drew Dernavich looks forward to new humor book.

The adventure of WILLIE NICKERSON and the egg is a modern fairytale, with lots of music, and humor.

The support for the Cheers! To Your Success Anthology continues to grow. Are you ready for success?

Storm Surge, A Jonie Waters Mystery, by Tamara Ward, is a fast-paced, light-hearted mystery novel scheduled to be released on April 15th, 2011 at a Book Launch Party hosted by All Booked Up from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The party is open to the public.

T. Lyn Fletcher joins the cast and fans of "The Vampire Diaries" at Atlanta convention.

Triangle-based Professional Speaker and Etiquette Trainer Will Contribute Personal Success Story

Cris Cohen's upcoming humor book will raise money for baseball league for kids with special needs.

"A true love story of supernatural proportions."

John F. Blair, Publisher, is pleased to announce that five of its 2010 titles have been selected as finalists for ForeWord Reviews’ 2010 Book of the Year Awards:

John F. Blair, Publisher, is pleased to announce that So You Think You Know Gettysburg? by James and Suzanne Gindlesperger, is a finalist for ForeWord Reviews’ 2010 Book of the Year Awards in the travel guide category.

John F. Blair, Publisher, is pleased to announce that Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: Discovered Letters of a Southern Gardener, by Emily Wilson, is a finalist for ForeWord Reviews’ 2010 Book of the Year Awards in the women’s issues category.