2017 Authors: Fiction!

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Read on to learn more about some of the fiction authors that will be at Book Fest! Philomena (P.) Anastasia is the voice talent and author of the sci-fi tetralogy, Fluorescence. Her prose resonates with darkness and passion—the embodiment of her unique storytelling...

2017 Authors: Final Batch of Middle Grade!

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Read on to learn more about the middle grade authors that will be coming to Book Fest! Brooks Benjamin is the author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights, which is his first novel. He formed a New Kids on the Block tribute dance crew called the New Kidz when he was in...

2017 Authors: More Picture Books!

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Read on to learn more about the picture book authors that will be coming to Book Fest! David FitzSimmons is an award-winning free-lance photographer and writer. David photographs and writes for various magazines, including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography,...

2017 Authors: YA Fantasy/Science Fiction

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Read on to learn more about the YA fantasy/science fiction authors that will be coming to Book Fest! Gwenda Bond is a YA and children’s fiction author. Her novels include the Lois Lane series (Fallout, Double Down, and, coming in 2017, Triple Threat), which bring the...

2017 Authors: More Middle Grade!

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Mark Wayne Adams was inspired to chase his entrepreneurial dream in the 3rd grade, selling drawings to classmates. Creating books and inspiring others has always been his passion. Mark’s ability to produce quality illustrations at a fast pace and dedication to mentor...

2017 Authors: Picture Books

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Read on to learn more about some of the picture book authors that will be attending Book Fest! Robin Barone is an author born and bred in Philadelphia who decided at an early age that she wanted to experience the world! Robin has had the opportunity to live in New...

2017 Authors: Young Adult Contemporary

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Read on to learn more about the young adult contemporary authors that will be attending Book Fest! Jennifer L. Armentrout is a # 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about...

2017 Authors: Middle Grade Fantasy

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Hello all! We will be starting a new way of getting to know all the authors coming to the SOKY Book Fest. Every Wednesday we will have a selection of authors that will be featured that week. Read on to learn more about the middle grade fantasy authors that will be...

Author Interview: Sean Kinder

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Sean at the Una Merkel mural in Covington, KY Sean Kinder made his authorial debut earlier this year after years of research and writing – the labor of love that is authorship. His book, titled, Una Merkel: The Actress with Sassy Wit and Southern Charm, is a...

2017 Featured Author: R.L. Stine

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SOKY Book Fest intern here, with some exciting news! As a person who grew up reading these books (and still proudly displays them on her bookshelf), was extremely excited about the movie, and still has VHS recordings of the T.V. show, this news put me in instant...

2017 Featured Author: Ann Patchett

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On September 13, Ann Patchett’s latest novel, Commonwealth, will hit shelves. The book’s been popping up on “Most Anticipated” lists all summer, from Publisher’s Weekly to The Washington Post, included alongside highly praised forthcoming...

Author Interview – Gary Cieradkowski

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If you missed the announcement, we’re introducing a very special new component to Book Fest that we’re super excited about – an exclusive event poster. This year’s poster has been designed by award-winning artist Gary Joseph Cieradkowski....

Review Guess Who

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Hey guys! The first ever book review for SOKY Book Fest Reads is coming up next week! You can expect to see a review or two every month. Want to know which book we’ll be reviewing? Here are a few hints: The author’s first name is initials. It is…Fiction. It is...