by E.A. Aymar I’ve collaborated with artists before and I love it, but I’ve never done something like this. I asked Sara Jones , a talented local singer, to accompany me during my reading. I’ve known Sara for years, ever since I first heard… Continue Reading
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Get to the Festival Early to hear 3 local rising stars: E.A Aymar, Steve Piacente, and Gwen Pegram
by Paul A. Stankus Pssssssst! I’m going to let you in on a little secret. There are three exceptional mystery and suspense authors leading off the festival at 10 a.m. — E.A. Aymar , Gwen Pegram , and Steve Piacente . I had the opportunity to read all three… Continue Reading
Spread the Word: Printable GBF Flyers
If you’d like to support the GBF, the best way is to help us spread the word. We have a few flyers you can print and post. GBF Color Flyer (PDF) GBF B/W Flyer (PDF) GBF Children’s Village Flyer (color PDF) If you’d like to include the flyer in an email, here’s a jpeg:… Continue Reading
Exhibiting Author Boma Akainy
My name is Boma Akainy . I’m an author of two books, “The Heart Healer” and “Angel Legna.” I was born in Rivers State, Nigeria, but have lived in Maryland for 26 years. I’m a public speaker and a children’s storyteller. In addition to my love for… Continue Reading
Exhibiting Author Stephan Alexander Parker and the Roadkill Opera
In 2013, Hall of Exhibiting Authors participant Stephan Alexander Parker published 7 paperbacks and released the studio recording of “A Roadkill Opera,” a 59-minute real-time story set to music from 1804 by Ferdinando Paer. “If You See Roadkill, Think Opera,” Parker’s collection of stories and one-act plays concerning kitchen… Continue Reading
Young Playwrights’ Theater Brings Dramatic Arts Workshop to Festival
By Karen O’Keefe Imagination permeates the mind of a child like snowflakes fill the sky in a winter storm. But how to get them to express themselves? One way is to teach them to write plays, according to the folks… Continue Reading
A Q&A (Kind of) with Exhibiting Author Eileen Slovak
Hello all! My name is Eileen Slovak and I am an author. Wow! It feels weird to say that. I just published my debut novel, “Secret Agent of God,” on Amazon with the help of Create Space , and so far, it has been quite an adventure. What… Continue Reading
Q&A with Valerie and Lisa Martin
Lisa and Valerie Martin are co-authors of the children’s book, “Anton and Cecil: Cats at Sea.” Lisa has published in Ladybug Magazine, and has written several collections of children’s poetry. She has worked as an educator and children’s poet and currently resides in Charlottesville, Va. Orange Prize-winner… Continue Reading
Exhibiting Author Brings Poetry for Children
Hello Book & Festival Lovers, My name is Nicole Lanier Montez, I am the author of a new book, titled, “The Corporate Kid: Rainbow After the Storm,” an interactive poetry book; the reader will enjoy vibrant poetry, illustrations and have… Continue Reading
Q&A with Exhibiting Author Cheryl Holdefer
Cheryl Holdefer’s latest novel, “The Second Key,” is about single mom Rachel Matthews who rebuilds her life after losing her husband in a tragic accident. Rachel rekindles a relationship from her past, and just as all the pieces of her life fall into… Continue Reading