Signings
| Date | Author(s) | Event/Location | Times |
| Sat. 5/31 | Elizabeth Kitchens | Iron City ComicCon (BJCC, Birmingham, AL) | 10–6 |
| Sun. 6/1 | Elizabeth Kitchens | Iron City ComicCon (BJCC, Birmingham, AL) | 11–5 |
| Tues. 6/17 | Beverly Thorn | The Crossings at North River, Tuscaloosa, AL | 11–2 |
| Sat. 6/28 | Gregory N. Whitis | Barnes & Noble, Tuscaloosa, AL | 12–4:30 |
Celebrations
Laura Hunter’s novel, Beloved Mother, has been named a Finalist in the 2025 American Legacy Book Awards.
Readings and Appearances
| Date | Author(s) | Event/Location | Times |
| Thurs. 5/29 | Beverly Thorn | The Crossings at North River, Tuscaloosa, AL | 6 PM |
| Mon. 6/2 | Beverly Thorn | The Noon Show, Catfish 100.1 | 12:00 |
| Tues. 6/10 | Gary Minder | Hometown Writers Spotlight, Tuscaloosa Public Library, Tuscaloosa, AL | 5:30–7 |
| Tues. 6/10 | Beverly Thorn | Hometown Writers Spotlight, Tuscaloosa Public Library, Tuscaloosa, AL | 5:30–7 |
| Tues. 6/10 | Gregory N. Whitis | Hometown Writers Spotlight, Tuscaloosa Public Library, Tuscaloosa, AL | 5:30–7 |
| Mon. 6/23 | Gregory N. Whitis | The Noon Show, Catfish 100.1 | 12:00 |
| Tues. 6/24 | Beverly Thorn | Regency Retirement Village, Tuscaloosa, AL | 12–1 |
| Thurs. 6/26 | Laura Hunter | Athens State University’s Summer Writing and Arts Summit, Athens, AL | —- |
| Fri. 6/27 | Laurie Fowler | Athens State University’s Summer Writing and Arts Summit, Athens, AL | —- |
| Sat. 6/28 | Beverly Thorn | Ernest & Hadley Booksellers, Tuscaloosa, AL | 11 AM |
Literary Journals, Magazine Publications and Book Anthologies
Laura Hunter’s short story, “The Spring Uncle Bent Stopped
Walking,” has been included in the newly-released anthology
Mother published by Bluewater Publications.
Community Activities
- John Ryland is working with the Young Writers Group at Hueytown High School to publish a Fall 2026 anthology under his personal imprint.
- Jennifer Horne continues to offer a weekly poetry break on her FB page.
- Carolyn Breckinridge continues to volunteer lining up regional authors for the monthly (2nd Tuesday of every month) Hometown Writers Spotlight through the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 5:30-7:00 PM
