CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. - Woodland Press, an independent Mountain State book publishing firm located in Chapmanville, has recently been recognized by the International Thriller Writers Association and meets all ITW criteria for a commercial publisher.

"We are pleased to be associated with this prestigious organization," said Woodland Press CEO F. Keith Davis. "Our organization continues to place an emphasis on Appalachian themes, exceptional storytelling and literary excellence. It is a great honor to be recognized nationally for these efforts."

Where can you find Woodland Press books within the borders of the Mountain State? With new outlets opening daily, here are just a few of the great locations where you can find our authors and their book titles in the state:

-- Logan Area: Aracoma Drug; Logan Regional Hospital Gift Shop; The Logan Banner; Logan County Chamber of Commerce; Chief Logan State Park Lodge; Family Discount Pharmacy (Stollings and Mount Gay); and Don Bowning's Jewelers.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – This weekend Drug Emporium, which promotes and displays one of state's largest selections of West Virginia-based book titles, will host a special author booksigning event where the store recognizes the regional literary arts and focuses on bestselling writers in the state.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - Drug Emporium will celebrate Mountain Author Holiday Weekend and the beginning of the Christmas shopping season at their Barboursville store this Sat., Dec. 3rd, from 2 - 5 pm. For the occasion, Mountain State book authors Jessie Grayson, Ellen Thompson McCloud, and Frank Larnerd will be on hand to greet the public and talk about their respective books.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - The Gallery, at Grand Central Mall, will host Mountain State Author Days on Saturday, Nov. 26th, from 1 - 4 p.m., using the occasion, officially the second full day of the Christmas shopping season, to focus on West Virginia literary talent and to showcase their expanding regional book collection. The store will also be observing Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - Drug Emporium will host a Huntington area book launch as they celebrate Regional Author Month at their Barboursville store this Sat., Nov. 12, from 2 - 5 p.m. Bram Stoker Award-winner Michael Knost will be on hand for the local release of "The Mothman Files." He will use the occasion to greet the public and personalize copies of his new book.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - This weekend Drug Emporium will host a Huntington area book release gathering at their Barboursville store this Sat., Nov. 5, from 2 - 5 p.m. Mountain State authors Jessie Grayson and Ellen Thompson McCloud will be on hand for the launch of "Shadows and Mountains: Fireside Stories from the Dark Heart of Appalachia," and will greet the public and sign copies of their books.

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. - In preparation for Halloween weekend, an eerie winged apparition, Mothman, will make its frightening return to the Mountain State—at least in book form—this Thursday.

State writer, editor and internationally recognized Bram Stoker Award-winner Michael Knost, who also happens to be a resident of Logan County, will be participating in a free book giveaway at two local businesses—Thornhill GM Superstore and Family Discount Pharmacy—as he promotes the launch of his latest book, "The Mothman Files," published by Woodland Press, LLC.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Woodland Press authors will be appearing at the Mountain State's largest book event this Sat. and Sun., Oct. 22nd and 23rd. They will greet the public and sign copies of their respective books at the West Virginia Book Company booth, at the WV Book Festival, Charleston Civic Center. New book titles being featured include "The Mothman Files," "Full Bone Moon," "Stories from the Hearth," and "Shadows and Mountains." All of the company's other book titles will be there, too.

Here is a list of the participating authors and the signing schedule for the event.

CHAPMANVILLE. W.Va. - An exciting 2011 schedule continues as we promote brand new Woodland Press book releases and our full catalog of top-selling Appalachian-based titles on the road. Join us for special booksigning engagements, bookstore appearances, panel discussions, release parties, and even greater fun while on tour. New dates are being added daily. Remember, personalized Woodland Press books make wonderful gifts.