Tracie Adams had a book signing and readings for her new release, Our Lives in Pieces, at Classic Coffee Tea and Books in Ashland on July 19, 2025. (My sincere apologies for not getting this reported prior to the event.)

Loralee Clark will be giving a reading and signing of her chapbook, Solemnity Rites, an account of reimagined myths and truths of who we are as humans and how we live our histories. The event will be on August 30, 2025, from 12-4pm at Turn the Page bookstore in Williamsburg, Virginia. She will also be encouraging patrons to make poetry zines (supplies will be provided).  https://sites.google.com/view/loraleeclark/eventsmedia

Emily Walls Ray will be reading from her collection of short stories, Tracks From Tuscaloosa, on September 8, 2025, from 7-8pm at the Twin Hickory Library in Richmond, Virginia as part of the Henrico Authors Showcase series. Books will be available for sale and signing. She cordially invites you to attend. The library is located at 5001 Twin Hickory Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059. https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/14847598 

Jennifer Artley, in collaboration with Soul Speak Press, is hosting a writer's retreat on the Business of Writing on September 13 & 14 in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. This immersive experience includes hands-on workshops and A Taste of Northern Italy dinner. For more information, DM or email HELLO@SOULSPEAKPRESS.COM