ASHLAND — Eight Tri-State authors will be signing copies of their respective books from noon to 2 p.m. today at the Jesse Stuart Foundation.
John David Preston, an attorney from Paintsville, Ky., with a long and distinguished record of public service, is the author of “The Civil War in the Big Sandy Valley of Kentucky.” Mr. Preston graduated with honors from Harvard University and later earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky. This book represents a lifetime of research.
Claudia Pemberton, will be signing her first novel, “Love Leaves No One Behind.” Claudia works for the Cabell County Public School System. Her novel “weaves heroic action and down home charm into a timeless love story,” said Allyson Schoenlein, independent reviewer.
Laura Tracey Bentley, a poet and fiction writer from Huntington and Writer-In-Residence for the Marshall University Writing Project, will be signing “Lake Effect,” a collection of her poetry.
JSF Board Member David R. Palmore, an administrator with the Erlanger/Elsmere Schools in Kenton County, will be signing “New Harvest,” an anthology of Jesse Stuart’s forgotten stories.
Danny Fulks will be signing two books that are set in his native Southern Ohio: “Tragedy on Greasy Ridge,” a collection of true stories and a companion volume, “Tick Ridge Faces the South.”
Jack Ellis, retired from his long-time position as Director of Libraries at Morehead State University, is the author of four books: “Morehead Memories,” “Kentucky Memories,” a biography of Rowan County banker and civic leader Alpha M. Hutchinson, and “Patriots and Heroes,” a book about Eastern Kentuckians who served during WWII. Ellis, a WWII veteran himself, remains active in service to his Eastern Kentucky homeland as a minister, local historian, journalist, and book evaluator.
Stacey Nelson, Jesse Stuart’s nephew, is well-known in the Ashland area for his expertise in restoring log cabins, but Stacey is now devoting his considerable ability and energy to writing. He will be signing his futuristic novel, “Gone Native.” Later this year or early next year, the JSF will be publishing Stacey’s novel, “Beneath the Weeping Skies,” a post civil war story set in Eastern Kentucky.
Jeff Davenport will be signing his new book, “Chatter Up!” a book for parents, grandparents, and coaches who want to help children succeed in Little League baseball. The author is a minister in southern Ohio, a former professional baseball player, and currently an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves. The Foreword is by Major League Umpire Greg Gibson, a well-known native of the Tri-State.
Stop by and get a book signed and enjoy live music provided by Carl and Buzzy Leming. If you can’t attend and want a book signed, call 606-326-1667 and we’ll take your information and get a book (or books) signed for you.
The Jesse Stuart Foundation is at the corner of Winchester Avenue and 17th Street in downtown Ashland.
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