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Indie Author of the Week!

Jessica Lindsey


Jessica Lindsey, a Kentucky native, weaves dark and romantic tales about vampires in her debut novel, Moonlight and Magnolias. When she’s not conjuring up worlds filled with magic and fantastical creatures you can find her galloping through the countryside on horseback or lounging with her pack of dogs. With a passion for reading and a flair for the paranormal Jessica invites her readers to dive into the shadows of her imagination.


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November 8, Per Basket Publishing Trio of Authors, Sara Marian, Marian Allen and T. Lee Harris will be together at our LaGrange location



Sara Marian was raised in the woods by wild English teachers and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She is also a partner in Per Bastet Publications, a small press based in southern Indiana. Her fiction blends genres including fantasy and urban fantasy, cyberpunk and steampunk, mystery, historical fiction, literary fiction and comedy, and she is the author of over 200 nonfiction articles on the Clio history website. Her day job is archaeology.


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November 8, Per Basket Publishing Trio of Authors, Sara Marian, Marian Allen and T. Lee Harris will be together at our LaGrange location


For as long as she can remember, Marian Allen has loved telling and being told stories. When, at the age of about six, she was informed that 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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November 8, Per Basket Publishing Trio of Authors, Sara Marian, Marian Allen and T. Lee Harris will be together at our LaGrange location


T. Lee Harris is a scribbler of the lowest order. Not only does she pen lies about people who don't exist, but she draws pictures of them as well.

Harris has also been known to aid and abet others by putting their scribblings into book form and going so far as to devise covers for these publications. She claims she went to school to learn these things, but that shouldn't be held against anyone.

Harris's acts of literary vandalism know no limits ranging from historical mis-information about ancient Egypt to lies about a modern day retired spy who keeps getting mixed up in other people's business.

There are suspicions that Harris is committing another novel or two, but this has yet to be confirmed.


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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 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.

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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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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.


 

Other News

Mark your calendars!  November 21, 2025, at 6 PM, Mystic Bliss Reiki is hosting Sacred Awakening, A Holy fire reiki and Sound Journey in our Shepherdsville location!


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