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Thank you to everyone who joined us Sunday for Odessa Blain's author talk! We had such a lovely afternoon celebrating Odessa and her books. Thanks for spending your weekend with us at Foxtale!#authorevent #foxtalebookshoppe #supportlocalbusinesses #woodstockga #bookevents

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The 11th annual @broadleafwriters Conference went off without a hitch! I feel creatively recharged after spending two days surrounded by so many talented, passionate people. ✨️ Special thanks to @authorshayrodricks (our tireless conference chair) and the friends whose photos I've stolen. 😅

#decatur #writing #inspiration #nonprofit #communitylove

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No can feel like "Not Good Enough."
No can feel like "You Aren't a Real Writer."
No can feel like "No One Wants Your Story."
But you can trust us when we say No actually just means Not Right Now.

Our panelists Chika Unigwe, Kristine Rudolph, Milton Davis, and Shay Rodricks will discuss their disappointments, how they handled rejection, and what they learned from it in this panel moderated by Odessa Blaine.

Enjoy this and all the other amazing panels and workshops we have lined up when you register at broadleafwriters.com/11th-annual-broadleaf-writers-conference

#YouCanDoIt #writer #investinyourself #conference #writing #rejection

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📚 Join us tomorrow, September 10th at 6:30pm as we welcome author Odessa Blaine for the launch of her new book, “Where the Roots Tangle”! 🌿

Odessa will be in conversation with Kimberly Brock, so come celebrate this special release, hear about her writing journey, and grab your signed copy. We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Poe & Company Bookstore
🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio

#poeandcompanybookstore #crabapplega #miltonga #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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Stories set in America with gothic themes have become increasingly popular. How can you make yourself stand out in this genre without falling for the usual tropes and cliches?

Author and Broadleaf Board Member C.O. Davidson will moderate the American Gothic panel with acclaimed authors Andy Davidson, Odessa Blaine, Michael Wehunt, and Holly McClure.

It will held on September 19th - 20th in Decatur, GA or you can attend virtually!
Info at broadleafwriters.com/11th-annual-broadleaf-writers-conference

#writing #conference #writerslife #writers #investinyourself

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🗓️ September is stacked! Swipe through for everything we’ve got going on this month — mark your calendars and don’t miss out. See you there! ✨

#poeandcompanybookstore #crabapplega #miltonga #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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THE EVE OF PUBLICATION: Congratulations to my friend, Odessa Blaine, on the release of her debut novel, WHERE THE ROOTS TANGLE. Y’all give this book a look!

“Edwina’s shaky world is rocked by the murder of a childhood friend on a sweltering Georgia day in 1929. War erupts between the fed-up poor folks of Shine Town and Edy’s in-laws, the old money Jacksons of Canes Crossin. Edwina and her sister are trapped in the middle. Growing up Shine Town trash with their single mother, Edwina and Josephine knew about hard living. Then Beauregard Jackson planted a prized baby boy in Edy’s sister. The Jacksons were rumored to own everything in the valley and then some. Ruling from the family’s plantations, they clung to bygone ways and enforced their will on others, until hubris made them vulnerable. Jealousy, loneliness, adoration, and defiance warred inside Edy. She spent years reconciling hatred of the Jacksons and love for her sister. But when their mother suddenly vanishes, the fragile balance crumbles. Get tangled in hardscrabble living, small town politics, blood feuds, nearly forgotten folkways, family legacy, and a dash of Appalachian magic.”

@odessablainewrites @merceruniversitypress #debutnovel #southerngothic #bookclubsofinstagram

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Good morning and happy Monday!! ☀️☺️

Kate is sharing some of her favorite reads right now and a lot of them will be featured in upcoming events!

Make sure to check our website to see what we have coming up. 💝

#poeandcompanybookstore #miltonga #crabapplega #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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📚✨ An Evening with Odessa Blaine!

Join us at Poe & Company on September 10th at 6:30pm as debut author, Odessa Blaine, talks “Where the Roots Tangle” with acclaimed author Kimberly Brock! Meet-and-greet + book signing to follow! 🖋️

🎟️ Free admission | $20 with a copy of the book

All the details are in the link in our bio! 🌿

#poeandcompanybookstore #crabapplega #miltonga #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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📚 Monday Morning Book Talk! ☕

We’re kicking off the week by diving into everything coming up in September! Grab your coffee and join the conversation!
Head to our website for all the details on our September events. 🍂

#poeandcompanybookstore #miltonga #crabapplega #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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Our latest episode of the Write Now podcast is a spotlight on a debut author that fought to get her book completed and published for 12 years!

Tune in at broadleafwriters.com/write-now-podcast or your favorite place to listen to podcasts.

Jessie Latimer talks about never giving up, growing as a writer, the struggle to get published, writing inspiration, and finding a genre for an unconventional book all while graduating school and starting a family.

Hosted by Author, Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Broadleaf Board Member Jessica Bowers, who writes under the pen name Odessa Blaine.

#writing #writer #writingcommunity #podcast #writenow

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Join us on September 10 at 6:30 PM as we welcome debut author Odessa Blaine to Poe & Company to celebrate the release of “Where the Roots Tangle”. 🪾🤍

Odessa will be joined by acclaimed author Kimberly Brock for a conversation about the inspiration behind the novel, her journey to publication, and the rich Southern landscape that shapes this unforgettable story. 🤩

After the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to meet Odessa and have their books signed!

🎟️ General Admission is free, or reserve a ticket with a copy of “Where the Roots Tangle” for $20 through the link in our bio!

If you love Southern fiction, discovering debut authors, or spending an evening surrounded by fellow readers, we’d love to see you there.

#poeandcompanybookstore #miltonga #crabpplega #smallbusinesslove #booksofinstagram

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