Books, Brews, and Bashes

I'd like to express my thanks to Traci Morton, owner of Magnolia & Main Books , for hosting what turned out to be an excellent book signing event yesterday.We had a good crowd, and I sold a slew of books — which I gleefully devaluedwith my signature. Magnolia & Main is a charming little store with lots ofbooks, both new and used, plus other assorted goodies. Local folks — please stopin and check it out! And thanks to all who came out for the event, particularlythose who braved a torrential downpour early in the day. I really do appreciateit. Several old friends that I haven't seen in ages popped in, which meant a lotto me.

Magnolia & Main is located at810 Main Street, Ridgeway, VA 24148.
After the event, friends Terry, Beth, Bob, and Yvonne all headed withBrugger and me over to Renewal Brewing in Uptown Martinsville for a variety of refreshing beverages. We had earlierdetermined we should all have dinner together, and as we were debating asuitable destination, Bob & Yvonne up and invited us to their place. So, weparaded over to their house and enjoyed an incredible dinner, plus good drinks,and lots of good music and other entertainment. It would have difficult to askfor a better day. Well, that big old rainstorm during the morning damn neardrowned us, but at least we all survived.

Except maybe Ms. B. there.She's looking a little rough after diving into The Monarchs . I worry for her soul.

Upcoming events where you may find meraising hell and wreaking havoc include NecronomiCon , Providence, RI (August 15–18, 2024); MHC Is for Book Lovers , Spencer, VA (September 20, 2024); and Martinsville Oktoberfest , Martinsville, VA (October 5, 2024).