---- Borders presents Keith Davis, Brian J. Hatcher and Jason Keene. They will host a booksigning at Huntington Mall Borders, on Sat., Aug. 7th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Michael and Brian will be signing copies of the Legends of the Mountain State series, Dark Tales of Terror, Appalachian Winter Hauntings and Writers Workshop. Jason Keene will be signing Dark Tales of Terror. Keith is the author of The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman, West Virginia Tough Boys, and The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys.

Independent Contractor Book Sales Agent: Become a Woodland Press Sales Agent. This can be the perfect opportunity for retirees, stay-at-home-moms, on-the-road salespeople already carrying a line of products, or anyone wishing additional income. Must be 18-years old or older to qualify.

We are seeking independent agents to establish and service retail vendors and sell Woodland Press books in your town or city, your state, or region and earn extra income based upon book sales.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The WV Writers, Inc. event, “The Many Paths to Publishing" panel, took place Sat., Jun. 19th, 2 pm thru 4 pm, at Taylor Books, 226 Capitol Street. Authors Michael Knost and Brian J. Hatcher represented Woodland Press at the event. Others appearing included Cathy Teets of Headline Books, Abby Freeland of WVU Press, and Cat Pleska of WV Writers, Inc. The activity, which was well attended, soon became standing room only for all who wanted to participate in the panel discussion.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - “The Many Paths to Publishing.” Are you dreaming of becoming a published book author? Do you wonder how to get included in those lovely literary magazines with your poetry, short stories and essays? Come hear a panel of publishing experts at Taylor Books in Charleston on Capital Street June 19, from 2-4 p. m.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - According to activity planners at Borders, at Huntington Mall, the bookstore will focus its attention on the importance of Mountain State storytellers and regional books this weekend through a variety of author appearances. The in-store event is being called West Virginia Author Weekend.

LOGAN, W.Va. - The Aracoma Story, Inc (TAS) has announced a special treat for music-lovers of all ages. A local favorite in musical entertainment is coming back to the stage this month. Always…Patsy Cline returns to Chief Logan State Park’s Liz Spurlock Amphitheater, beginning Tues., June 15th.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The 2010 Vandalia Gathering was held on Sat. and Sun., May 29th and 30th, at the State Capitol Complex. This year the event included several Woodland Press authors signing books at the West Virginia Book Company booth.

Writers participating included Robert and Miranda Walker, Michael Knost, Brian Hatcher, Ellen McCloud, and Geoffrey and Karin Fuller.

The annual event, held at the State Capitol Complex, focuses on Mountain State artisans, and includes exceptional musicians, storytellers, square-dancers and cloggers.

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. - A Logan County resident recently signed a literary contract with Arcadia Publishing, of Mount Pleasant, SC, to write and produce a new pictorial history of Logan County.

APPALACHIAN CASE STUDY: UFO Sightings, Alien Encounter & Unexplained Phenomena Volume 2

By Steve Hammons
A UFO Digest Book Review

Eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and strange encounters in the Appalachian Mountain region provide fascinating reading in a recently-published book by researcher, journalist and author Kyle Lovern. (Lovern grew up and lives in Mingo County.)

Volume 2 of Appalachian Case Study: UFO Sightings, Alien Encounters & Unexplained Phenomena continues the exploration that Lovern began in the first volume, published in 2008.

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. - From time to time, Woodland Press assigns exceptional editors to certain literary projects and then submission guidelines are set. For example, one project for Woodland Press has begun, entitled, Specters In Coal Dust. The work is being edited by Bram Stoker Award winning editor Michael Knost. You can find full submission guidelines at: http://michaelknost.blogspot.com/2010/03/specters-in-coal-dust-submissio...