Discover the stories of the Appalachian Highlands and meet the authors!
Continuing for this year: Highlands Writers Fair
Spotlighting regional authors discussing, selling, and signing their books throughout the festival (July 25 - August 3, 2025, 10am - 4pm each day) at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
READ LOCAL and find your next favorite book!
2025 Author Schedule
Friday, July 25: Pam Earley, David Sims, Karen Bruce, Victoria Sutton, Lynne Hutchins, Joe Tennis
Saturday, July 26: Lynne Hutchins, Tracy Prater, Victoria Sutton, Donna Hankla, Joe Tennis
Sunday, July 27: Pam Earley, David Sims, Nancy Wade, Aubrie Abernethy, Tim Fuller
Monday, July 28: Pam Earley, David Sims, Linda Behrend, Peggy Wolfe, Linda Hoagland
Tuesday, July 29: Tracy Prater, Victoria Fletcher, Linda Hoagland, Appalachian Authors Guild
Wednesday, July 30: Marsha Self, Tracy Prater, Linda Hoagland
Thursday, July 31: JC Schweingrouber, Damean Mathews, Donna Hankla, Linda Hoagland
Friday, August 1: Greg Lilly, Victoria Fletcher, Linda Hoagland
Saturday, August 2: Stan/Sharon Williams, Damean Mathews, Appalachian Authors Guild, Linda Hoagland
Sunday, August 3: Victoria Fletcher, Linda Hoagland, Appalachian Authors Guild