Breezers in The Neighborhood!

Lots of Breezers are busy this October! If you’re in their neighborhood, we hope you’ll grab a friend and drop in!

Saturday, October 14:

Patricia Cruzan will be one of the featured authors at Author Day, and signing Poetic Moments, The Wonder in the Woods, My Reflections, Max Does It Again, and Molly's Mischievous Dog.

Where: Clayton County Library, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236

When: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.




It's Indie Author Day, hosted by the Clayton County Library System. Join author/artist Temika Grooms for her breakout session Imagine That! Illustrating and Writing Books for Children and Teens where she'll be sharing creative tips and tricks.

Where:  865 Battle Creek Rd. Jonesboro, GA

When:   11:30 AM (The event runs from 10 AM till 3 PM.)


Wednesday, October 18:

Ruth Spiro, an SCBWI member from Illinois, will be an honorary Breezer for a few days while in Athens, GA. Co-sponsored by Southern Breeze, she’ll be giving a free presentation for writers, “Corral the Creative Chaos! The Five Techniques That Helped Re-Launch My Writing Career.” (And P.S. She’s recently sold seven books!)

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA

When: 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Thursday, October 19: 

Ruth Spiro and illustrator Irene Chan will be on hand for a special storytime! They’ll be signing their books, Baby Loves Thermodynamics and Baby Loves Quantum Physics.

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA

When: 10:30 to 11:30 AM


Monday, October 23:

Breezer Kelly Bingham wants you to know that Gilmer County is proud to host a writer's group! “We are part of Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association and we meet once a month. It is an informal group and writers of all genres and all levels are welcome. If you are just beginning your writer's journey or if you are published or self-published or whatever--you are more than welcome to come talk shop, share your work, get feedback and support, and meet other writers.”

Where: Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association Bldg. 207 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA

When: 6 PM (Meets the fourth Monday of each month, except December)

For more information or to confirm the meeting, write to Kelly Bingham at kellybinghambooks@gmail.com


Saturday, October 28:

Breezer Tracey M. Cox founded and has directed the Books Love and Taters Book Festival since 2012 and of course, she’ll be signing books and promoting literacy at her event!

Where: The Georgia Sweet Potato Festival, Arts and Craft Venue, Ocilla, GA

When: 9 AM to 5 PM

Join Breezer Miles Davis, along with Butterpup and friends for a fun-filled weekend at the Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival!

Where: Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle,  Smyrna, GA

When: 10 AM to 6 PM
            12 Pm to 5 PM (October 29th)


Upcoming:

 DIY Publishing with agent and author Sally Apokedak, November 4 in Lawrenceville, GA.

 Book signing with Patricua Cruzan, November 4 in Fayetteville, GA.

 A book reading by Sucheta Rawal in Serenbe, GA on November 7.

Carrie Dalby Cox presenting tips on historical fiction on November 18 in Daphne, AL.


Look for more details about these events in your November Breezers in Your Neighborhood. And if you have an upcoming event, let us know! We’ll see you soon around Southern Breeze!