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Pulaski Library will be the place of focus on local writing talent Thursday night, December 6th, from 4 p.m. until 8 pm. Local authors Dari Carroll, Fred First, Jerry Haynes, James LaValley, Sharon Moore Myers, Joe Tennis, and Pat Woodruff will make presentations on a rotating basis in the Community Room. The authors will have displays set up with their books available for sale and autographing. The event is free and everyone is invited to drop in.
Dari Carroll was born in Radford and grew up in Pulaski County. She holds an associate's degree from NRCC in Administrative Support Technology. She recently became author of a book of poetry called Free of Me, which was self-published in January, 2007. Her work reflects her childhood, life and opportunities.
Fred First graduated from Auburn with a MS in Zoology and taught at Wytheville Community College. He earned a second masters in Physical Therapy and moved to Floyd in 1997. Fred is a regular essayist on Roanoke's NPR station, WVTF, and his writing has been published in Blue Ridge Country Magazine, Petlife, Greenprints, Birmingham Arts Journal, and Nantahala Review. He writes a biweekly column, A Road Less Traveled, for the Floyd Press as well as a biweekly piece for the Roanoke Star-Sentinel. Much of his writing and pondering turns to sense of place and belonging, especially as they relate to the Southern Mountains, as it does in his first book, A Slow Road Home.
Jerry Haynes resides in Pulaski County. He was born in the cotton mill town of Danville, VA and grew up in Fries, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Civil Engineering and currently works as an engineer and as a financial advisor. He and his wife Judy founded the charity, Bringing Hope and Happiness to Others, in which they strive to improve the lives of children in Romania and other countries. His first book, A Cotton Mill Town Christmas, has its setting in Fries. In it, a sweet young girl named Suzie and a Santa named Sam saved Christmas for the mill town, while two people find a love they never knew existed. He has recently published a second book, The All New, and Improved, You! In notebook form, this books helps guide you through the steps of uncovering the potential that each of us have within ourselves.
James La Valley originated in upstate New York and attended UVA, completing his BA in English and three years of medical school. He gained an MA in Bible and another MA in English. He pastored, taught college, administered federal health programs, and conducted seminars throughout the West Indies, the locale for the adventures of the Freedom Quest series. This series includes The Book: Barbados, 1751, Devil's Triangle, and Freedom Voyage, which is inspired by his family history. James currently resides in Pulaski County.
Sharon Moore Myers is from Pulaski. She is a retired four-time Paralympic/Pan American wheelchair athlete who competed in eighteen countries. She continues to promote equal access for the physically impaired. Her articles about travels to Peru, England, Dubai, Puerto Rico, India and South Africa have appeared in Open World, National Geographic, Traveler and Yes magazines. She lives on a small farm in Southwestern Virginia with her husband and Border Collie. Her first book, Paco's Gift, was inspired by meeting a shoe-shine boy in Peru, and has been a source of inspiration to the readers.
Joe Tennis is a graduate of Radford University and frequent writer for Blue Ridge Country and the Bristol Herald Courier. He is the author of three books, including the newly-released Beach to Bluegrass: places to Brake on Virginia's Longest Road," which explores legends and landmarks along US Highway 58. This summer, The Marble and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia premiered. Tennis' first book, Southwest Virginia Crossroads, is now in its fifth printing, and features Pulaski County as part of its history and guide to 17 counties across Southwest Virginia. Tennis lives in Washington County, near Bristol, with his wife and two children.
The Friends of the Pulaski Library are hosting this open-house style event. The authors and Friends hope to see you there!
Dari Carroll was born in Radford and grew up in Pulaski County. She holds an associate's degree from NRCC in Administrative Support Technology. She recently became author of a book of poetry called Free of Me, which was self-published in January, 2007. Her work reflects her childhood, life and opportunities.
Fred First graduated from Auburn with a MS in Zoology and taught at Wytheville Community College. He earned a second masters in Physical Therapy and moved to Floyd in 1997. Fred is a regular essayist on Roanoke's NPR station, WVTF, and his writing has been published in Blue Ridge Country Magazine, Petlife, Greenprints, Birmingham Arts Journal, and Nantahala Review. He writes a biweekly column, A Road Less Traveled, for the Floyd Press as well as a biweekly piece for the Roanoke Star-Sentinel. Much of his writing and pondering turns to sense of place and belonging, especially as they relate to the Southern Mountains, as it does in his first book, A Slow Road Home.
Jerry Haynes resides in Pulaski County. He was born in the cotton mill town of Danville, VA and grew up in Fries, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Civil Engineering and currently works as an engineer and as a financial advisor. He and his wife Judy founded the charity, Bringing Hope and Happiness to Others, in which they strive to improve the lives of children in Romania and other countries. His first book, A Cotton Mill Town Christmas, has its setting in Fries. In it, a sweet young girl named Suzie and a Santa named Sam saved Christmas for the mill town, while two people find a love they never knew existed. He has recently published a second book, The All New, and Improved, You! In notebook form, this books helps guide you through the steps of uncovering the potential that each of us have within ourselves.
James La Valley originated in upstate New York and attended UVA, completing his BA in English and three years of medical school. He gained an MA in Bible and another MA in English. He pastored, taught college, administered federal health programs, and conducted seminars throughout the West Indies, the locale for the adventures of the Freedom Quest series. This series includes The Book: Barbados, 1751, Devil's Triangle, and Freedom Voyage, which is inspired by his family history. James currently resides in Pulaski County.
Sharon Moore Myers is from Pulaski. She is a retired four-time Paralympic/Pan American wheelchair athlete who competed in eighteen countries. She continues to promote equal access for the physically impaired. Her articles about travels to Peru, England, Dubai, Puerto Rico, India and South Africa have appeared in Open World, National Geographic, Traveler and Yes magazines. She lives on a small farm in Southwestern Virginia with her husband and Border Collie. Her first book, Paco's Gift, was inspired by meeting a shoe-shine boy in Peru, and has been a source of inspiration to the readers.
Joe Tennis is a graduate of Radford University and frequent writer for Blue Ridge Country and the Bristol Herald Courier. He is the author of three books, including the newly-released Beach to Bluegrass: places to Brake on Virginia's Longest Road," which explores legends and landmarks along US Highway 58. This summer, The Marble and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia premiered. Tennis' first book, Southwest Virginia Crossroads, is now in its fifth printing, and features Pulaski County as part of its history and guide to 17 counties across Southwest Virginia. Tennis lives in Washington County, near Bristol, with his wife and two children.
The Friends of the Pulaski Library are hosting this open-house style event. The authors and Friends hope to see you there!
