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Indie Author of the Week!

Wes Blake



Wes Blake is the author of Pineville Trace—winner of the Etchings Press Novella Prize and featured on Deep South Magazine’s Reading List—from Etchings Press, Univ. of Indianapolis. His fiction and essays have appeared in Electric Literature, storySouth, Appalachian Journal, and the Los Angeles Review, among others. He holds an MFA from the Bluegrass Writers Studio and lives in Nonesuch, Kentucky, surrounded by his cats and the 100 trees he planted.

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Book Signing with David Strange

November 15, noon till 5PM, at our LaGrange location.


David Strange is a respected Kentucky author who has written countless stories about local history for newspapers and for two books he cowrote titled “Bullitt County Memories” and “More Bullitt County Memories”. He was also chief editor and contributor for a well-received regional history of United and Missionary Baptist Churches titled “The Old Time Baptists of West Central Kentucky and Their Stories of Faith”.

Now well past his seventieth year, Life has allowed him to slow down and thoughtfully participate in the inspirational joy of Nature.


This book is a result of some of those  experiences.




Book Launch with our very own Lynn Tincher

November 15, noon till 4PM, at our Shepherdsville location.


Lynn Tincher is a Kentucky author, publisher, and bookstore owner who believes in the magic of stories and the power of community. She is the creator of The Winberie Journals fantasy series and The Mind Bending psychological thriller series. Through her bookstore, From the Ground Up Books, she supports local authors and brings readers together to celebrate creativity.



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Book Signing with Robert Prather

November 15, noon till 5PM, at our LaGrange location.


Robert Prather is the author of the award-winning book, The Strange Case of Jonathan Swift and the Real Long John Silver. He has been featured on the popular series — History Channel’s, “America’s Book of Secrets,” and Travel Channel’s, “Code of the Wild.” In 2021, Tim Farmer Productions produced a full-length documentary on his work that was featured on KET. Robert and his wife Karen live in Kentucky.



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Book Signing with Lawrence Weill

November 15, noon till 4PM, at our Shepherdsville location.


Lawrence Weill is a Kentucky author and artist whose books include the novels The Metaphysics Shoppe of Wyler’s Ford (Seventh Star), Return of the Goatman (Seventh Star), Pan and the Message Chair (Seventh Star), Silas LaMontaie (Black Rose), The Path of Rainwater (Adelaide), Incarnate (BlackWyrm), and I’m in the Room(University of North Georgia Press).  He also has a memoir/recipe book, Growing Up at Dad’s Table (Adelaide). His fiction, poetry and nonfiction have appeared in a wide range of local, regional, and national journals.  His non-fiction book Out in Front was published by Rowman & Littlefield and was a selection by the American Council for Education. He also is a visual artist and an avid outdoorsman.  He holds degrees in mathematics, humanities and philosophy and taught philosophy, writing and math classes at the university level for many years before moving into administration and ultimately assuming the presidency of a state college in Georgia. Now, he writes full time. He consistently receives top reviews for his books.

Lawrence lives in the woods overlooking a beaver pond next to a wildlife preserve in far western Kentucky.

hat somebody got paid for writing all those books and movies and television shows, she abandoned her previous ambition (beachcomber) and became a writer.



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Ghost Hunting at the Ballard House

Spend an Unforgettable Night at the Haunted Bookstore  November 15, 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM @ our LaGrange location

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling evening of supernatural exploration!  


The Ballard House in LaGrange transforms into the ultimate destination for ghost seekers and thrill enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal investigator or simply curious about the unknown, this is your invitation to connect with the restless spirits that call the Haunted Bookstore home.

$30 per person, pay when you arrive.  

Please RSVP 502-716-1739








November 16, @ 4 PM

Writer’s Workshop with Eric at our Shepherdsville Location


This event is open to all who are interested in writing; from amateur to professional, you'll find benefit in this workshop.





Sacred Awakening

A Holy Fire Reiki and Sound Journey

Friday, November 21, @ 6PM, at our Shepherdsville location.


Immerse yourself in the relaxation of a healing sound bath while receiving Holy Fire reiki.


RSVP text Missy 502-716-7739 





Book Signing with Brick Marlin

November 22, 1PM till 4PM, at our Shepherdsville location.



Brick Marlin has had novels published by Seventh Star Press LLC. and Hydra Publications as well as short stories published on webzines. His last story "The Rep" was published by Wyldblood Press in 2021 and his latest dark sci-fi novel, "The Zaphnurr Phase" was just released in July by Seventh Star Press. If he's not working his full-time job at UPS he's spending time with his lovely wife or writing, reading, running, or training for triathlons. You can find his profile on Goodreads, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram and on his Patreon page.  





Book Launch with our very own Lynn Tincher

November 22, noon till 4PM, at our LaGrange location.


Lynn Tincher is a Kentucky author, publisher, and bookstore owner who believes in the magic of stories and the power of community. She is the creator of The Winberie Journals fantasy series and The Mind Bending psychological thriller series. Through her bookstore, From the Ground Up Books, she supports local authors and brings readers together to celebrate creativity.



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Founded by award-winning author Lynn Tincher, From the Ground Up Books combines retail with real paranormal experiences. Our La Grange location operates from the historic, haunted Platform 205 (Ballard House), while our Shepherdsville location embraces Kentucky's bourbon heritage.

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Home to the popular Weirdos in the Wild podcast with 21k+ followers, we're Kentucky's hub for paranormal enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and book lovers seeking curated collections and expert guidance.

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