Local Author Spotlight
Tracey Harriman, owner of Coffee Buy The Book, LLC in Pulaski, Virginia, with author Mary B. Kegley.
At Coffee Buy The Book we are proud to highlight our talented Local Authors. We have an ever-growing section that boasts over 13 authors who reside in and around our town, with almost as many topics. They range from fiction novels, poetry, adventure journals, a childrens book, to art and how to care for horses. There is sure to be something for everyone. Please give them a try as I have read many of them and enjoyed them greatly.
Some of our Local Authors are nationally published, but many of them are not, so this is a great way for them to get their book out to the public. This may also be the only way for you to purchase a copy, unless you know where to reach the Author. For those of you visiting, this is a good way to purchase a souvenier, to take home, and show off the talent in the beautiful New River Valley!
Upcoming Author Events:
July 31
"Meet The Author" 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Mr. Donald Sunshine with his book "Life's Moments..From the Hawaiian Islands to the Appalachain Mountains". Mr. Sunshine offers short stories, poetry and art work that enlighten us about his journey.
August 27
Coffee and Tea Lovers Poetry Jam @ 7:00 p.m. Featuring Katherine Chantel reading from her book "A Tea Lovers Journey" and Chelsea Adams reading from her chapbook "Java Poems". Guitarist Bill Adams will play backup swing and jazz melodies. Come on in and enjoy a free sample of our great coffees and teas with your fellow connoisseurs!
Many Local Authors have been kind enough to visit to our little Bookstore, and I want to thank them for coming Pulaski.
Here are some of our previous Author Events:
October 7, 2006 Ms. Mary B. Kegley with her book "Free In Chains".
October 28, 2006 Ms. Kimberly Iverson with "Liberty"
April 28, 2007 Mr. Jimmy Valiant with his lovely wife Angel and there book "Woo Mercy Daddy..Welcome To My World The Jimmy Valiant Story,WWE Hall of Famer".
May 26, 2007 Youth In Action Day essay contest with Ms. Danielle Reid and her children's book "The Princess Puppy". Ms. Reid also read her book at this event and the children had a great time having their picture taken with the Author of a book!
September 8, 2007 Our Local Author Tent at The Pulaski Fest, featuring 8 Authors. A great time was had by all. Thank You to those of you who participated we enjoyed having you.
October 13, 2007 Scary Ghost Stories from "The Marble and other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia" by Mr. Joe Tennis.
December 7, 2007 Ms. B. Chelsea Adams and her book of Poetry "Java Poems", she is acompanied by her husbands music.
February 23, 2008 Tristan Perry with Mocha and Nutmeg signing the first book of her new series "Furry Tails: The Adventures of Cinnamon Persimmon".
March 8, 2008 Mark Kearney signing his first novel "Twisted Obsession" a police thriller!
April 12, 2008 Kristy Tallman with her novel "Crows On The Cross"
April 18, 2008 "Java Poems" a second performance with Ms. B. Chelsea Adams, accompanied by her husbands Jazz/Blues band!
June 14, 2008 "Free Of Me" by, Pulaski's own Dari Carroll.
June 28, 2008 Ms. Irma-Silva Barbeau with her second book in her three part series "Isabel's Gift".
August 23, 2008 Jane Hellman featuring her book documenting her cross country bike tour entitled "Summer Engagements: Cross Country Tales Fom The Saddle.
September 27, 2008 "Images Of America...Pulaski" by, John B. White. A pictoral book featuring the history of Pulaski Va.
October 4, 2008 Our 2nd Annual PulaskiFest Local Author Tent, featuring 11 local authors this year! Thank you to everyone for participating in this years event. We all had a wonderful time!
November 15, 2008 "If These Walls Could Talk" with Patricia Gray Diamond her first novel about an old home and the people who lived there through the years.
November 22, 2008Jim Minick with his 2 wonderful and powerful Poetry books "Burning Heaven" and "Her Secret Song"
November 30,2008 Mr. John B. White with his pictoral history book "Images Of America...Pulaski.
December 4, 2008 Leah Rose and her first novel in her trilogy "The Bug Sweeper" (ages 9-12)
December 4, 2008 Mr. John B. White with "Images Of America...Pulaski"
May 9, 2009 Ms. Cece Bell author of "Sock Monkey Rides Again", "Food Friends", and "Bee-Wigged".
July 4, 2009 Neva Bryan with her newest novel "St. Peter's Monsters"
September 24, 2009 Cindy Miles with her fifth novel"Thirteen Chances"
June 5, 2010 Ms.Nan Turner with her book "Rose's Song".
We have some great photos at our Coffee Buy The Book Photo Gallery.
For more information about when to meet some of our wonderful Local Authors please check with our Calendar of Events for dates and times.
In addition many have expressed their willingness to come for a private group discussion as well. So if you have an organization looking for something new to do with your group we can help. We will be happy to arrange for a Local Author to speak at a private venue just for your organization. Contact Tracey at (540) 980-4424, or via e-mail at coffeebuythebook@aol.com.
