LOGAN, W.Va. - The Logan County Chamber of Commerce has announced that among the many activities slated for this weekend, regional book authors will be greeting the public and signing books at the Chamber of Commerce booth during the Chief Logan Hunting & Fishing Expo.

Those scheduled to appear on Sat., July 16th, from 1-6 p.m., will be state writers F. Keith Davis, Kyle Lovern, Ellen Thompson McCloud, Frank Larnerd and Jessie Grayson. Then, on Sun., July 17th, from 2-4 p.m., Bram Stoker Award-Winner Michael Knost will join McCloud and Davis for the event.

PIGEON FORGE, TN - Several Woodland Press book titles are now available at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge. While on vacation, enjoy the brand new attraction that depicts, in good humor and song, the famous mountain feud involving the Hatfield and McCoy families along the Tug River. Wonderful family entertainment.

Sandy Blackburn, a noted speaker and gifted author of "Time Spent With God," will be making a number of appearances through the summer months. Sandy's first book is an inspiring daily devotional that has garnered rave reviews and national attention. "Time Spent With God" is also the first installment of the Hopper Heritage Series—a Hopper family commitment to publishing extraordinary Christian book titles and materials that encourage, inspire and energize believers in Christ.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - West Virginia First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin made an appearance in recognition of West Virginia Author Day, held on Sat., Mar. 26, 2011, at Drug Emporium, at Barboursville, WV. The First Lady greeted the public at the retail store and talked about the importance of supporting independent book publishing and the literary arts in the Mountain State.

In the photograph with the First Lady is state author and Woodland Press CEO F. Keith Davis, at left, and Bram Stoker Award-Winner Michael Knost, a resident of Chapmanville, WV.

Woodland Press authors were invited to participate at West Virginia Author Day activities, on Sat., June 11, 2011, at Matewan Depot Replica and Gift Store, in Matewan, WV. The activity, which focused on Mountain State writers and storytellers, was held in conjunction with Hatfield-McCoy Days in Mingo County. Appearing at the author engagement was Kyle Lovern, Michael Knost and F. Keith Davis. Each greeted the public and signed copies of their respective books.

Photo: Keith and Cheryl Davis, of Woodland Press, stand outside Matewan Depot during West Virginia Author Day activities.

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. - The management of Woodland Press, an independent book publishing firm located in Chapmanville, WV, is pleased to announce that Frank Larnerd, a Mountain State writer and contributing author in “Mountain Magic: Spellbinding Tales of Appalachia” (Woodland Press) has recently signed a literary contract with the publisher, where he has accepted the lead role as senior editor for an anthology that emphasizes Mountain State and nationally-known writers and storytellers and Appalachian-themed stories.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. - Woodland Press is pleased to announce that Frank Larnerd, Mountain State writer and contributing author in “Mountain Magic: Spellbinding Tales of Appalachia” is the winner of West Virginia State University's 24th Annual Essay Contest. He will be reading his prize winning story, "Monster Spray," Tues., Apr. 5, at the English Major's Lunch-in at Hill Hall.

Larnerd and his family live in Winfield, WV.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - The staff and management at Drug Emporium, at Barboursville, will be focusing their attention on the importance of Mountain State storytellers and regional books on Sat., Mar. 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A first for Drug Emporium, in Barboursville, the in-store event is being called West Virginia Author Weekend, and will feature two best-selling Mountain State writers and a variety of popular book titles.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Brian J. Hatcher, Mountain State magician, author and noted editor, will be performing magic from 12 to 2 p.m., on Sat., Mar. 19, at West Virginia Market Place, at Capitol Farmers Market.
Hatcher's magic performance coincides with the promotion of his book, "Mountain Magic: Spellbinding Tales of Appalachia," and the Capitol Market celebration of the International Chili Society Chili Shoot-Out, Cornbread Challenge, and Corporate Green Chili Challenge.

LOGAN, W.Va. - Here is the working cover of a new Arcadia Publishing book project, by Woodland Press CEO F. Keith Davis, to be released in fall 2011. Images of America: Logan County, which is currently in production, is a book that focuses on the fascinating history of Logan County, West Virginia.

We're very excited about this special volume. Watch www.woodlandpress.com for coming details and eventual release date information.

Arcadia Publishing currently has over 6,500 history-based titles in print.