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Indie Author of the Week!

Sandra Sanders





Sandra Sanders is a registered nurse. She attends church and feels inspired to write a testimony on how religion and the Holy Spirit influenced her life. She was called by Christ to share her story with the world.  



 








Ink Happens Signing Event with Cody Burton May 16th from 1-4pm in the La Grange location




Join us as we help Kayla Davenport launch the fourth book in her Beyond the Gates series. Meet Kayla in person, pick your favorite book—or grab the whole series—and get your copy personally autographed! Don’t miss this special event celebrating a talented author and her captivating stories. See you there!

Kay has been an avid reader and writer her whole life. She'll consume almost any type of story, but her favorite to write are YA dystopians that delve into compelling characters and their struggles. When she's not reading, writing, or working as a freelance editor, she can likely be found binge-watching a Netflix show, spending time with friends and family, or playing with her guinea pigs. Beyond the Gates is her debut novel.








Lynn Slaughter is addicted to the arts, chocolate, and her husband’s cooking. After a long career as a professional dancer and dance educator, she returned to school to earn her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Her novels have received numerous accolades, including a Moonbeam Silver Medal, an Agatha nomination, Silver Falchion Award, Imadjinn Award, and a finalist nomination for CIBA’s Dante Rossetti Award in young adult fiction. Midwest Book Review called her work, Missing Mom, a “remarkable book” that “invites readers to immerse themselves in a narrative that beautifully captures the essence of struggle and triumph.” Meantime, Lynn is excited to have recently released her debut middle grade novel, an identity-swapping fantasy, The Big Switch: Varney and Cedric.

Ink Happens Signing Event with Author Lynn Slaughter May 30th from 12-4pm in the La Grange location









Paranormal After Hours:

May 30th 7pm to 12am 



Winter’s chill may still be in the air, but the vibrant energy of the Ballard House endures, inviting you to join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and community. You may bring your own ghost equipment or use ours. Spaces are filling up fast. Get your ticket today!












Walk-In Wednesdays - Spirit Communication with Dr. Angela Faith from 1 PM to 4 PM the first Wednesday of every month in our Shepherdsville location, next event June 3rd

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Receive messages from loved ones in Spirit, or gain insight around love, relationships, purpose and life direction.



Dr. Angela Faith is a Metaphysical Parapsychologist, Shamanic Practitioner, and Spiritual Mentor dedicated to helping others reconnect with their sacred essence and the unseen realms of Spirit. Through intuitive guidance, ancestral wisdom, and compassionate presence, she supports individuals in finding clarity, healing, and purpose.

Founder of New Moon Shamanistic Sanctuary in Shepherdsville, Angela offers private sessions, mentorship programs, and community gatherings that weave together ancient shamanic practices and modern spiritual understanding.






Holistic Fair- June 6th, from noon until 5PM. He will be introducing his newest two novels.



Holistic Fair presented by Mystic Bliss Reiki.Relax and rejuvenate.Bio Energic Solutions, Reiki, Oracle, Massage, Tarot and much more!






The Tea House in our LaGrange Location is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM - 4 PM.


These hours are different from our bookstore hours.  


Stop in and visit.  





LaGrange hours:

  • Sunday: 10-4

  • Monday: Closed

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 10-5


Shepherdsville hours:

  • Sunday: 12-4

  • Monday: Closed

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 10-6



 
 
 

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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 Ballard House, while our Shepherdsville location embraces Kentucky's bourbon heritage.

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