Pulitzer Prize Nominee Charles McNair - Author Event
Barnes & Noble Hamilton Place, Chattanooga, TN
February 01, 2:00 PM
Mr. McNair will be discussing and signing copies of his latest work, Pickett's Charge, a riveting final story of the American Civil War.
Dahlonega Literary Festival
Dahlonega, GA
March 8-9, 2014
The Dahlonega Literary Festival is an annual celebration of books. Situated in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, the festival continues to grow and become more and more entertaining as the years go on. We promise that it will delight anyone who is a lover of books and reading. All festival events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Meacham Writers' Workshop
On the campuses of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College
Spring: March 27 - 29
Fall: dates TBA
Occurring each fall and spring, the workshop is free and open to the public; there is no registration. The program consists of readings, discussion sessions, and group conferences. The philosophy of the workshop is to provide support but also honest and direct criticism for developing writers.
LibertyCon
Chattanooga's Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Convention
Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN
June 27 - 29
Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word
Nashville, TN
October 10-12
Each year the Festival brings to Nashville approximately 250 of the nation's and region's most prominent authors, from legendary mystery writers to critically acclaimed debut novelists, from poets to biographers, from chefs to children's authors. Every author on the program takes part in a session, either a solo reading or a panel discussion, followed by a book signing in our Author Signing Colonnade. Books by all the participating authors are available for sale at Festival book sales area where proceeds support the Festival.
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Events to Watch for in 2015 in addition to the annual events covered above
Celebration of Southern Literature
2012 Information:
April 18, 2012 - April 20, 2012
Events took place at the Chattanooga Public Library and Tivoli Theater
Tickets could be purchased through the Celebration of Southern Literature web page
"Writing the Other" Workshop & Retreat
Organized by K. Tempest Bradford & Mary Robinette Kowal
2014 information:
June 9, 2014 - June 15, 2014
Woodthrush Woods, Chattanooga, TN 37412
24 openings
Registration opened on October 13, 2013 & the event quickly sold out.
"Out of Excuses" The Writing Excuses Workshop and Retreat
Hosts: Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Howard Tayler, all of the Writing Excuses.
2014 information:
September 29, 2014 - Sunday, October 5, 2014
Woodthrush Woods, Chattanooga, TN 37412
23 openings
Registration opened on January 18, 2013 and the event quickly sold out.
