Albert Weaver III will be at the Dry Ridge Museum (in the lower level of the library, 41 North Main Street ) 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, signing copies of his book “Didn’t Say Kiss My Ass, Go To Hell, ‘Er Nuttin’ Else, Jus’ Up’n Left”.  Net proceeds from sales will be used to fund an Endowed Scholarship at Mars Hill College.

Weaverville author Joanne Mauldin will be among the 50 authors participating in the the 3rd annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, which takes place September 12-13 in Burnsville. Her presentation, entitled Everything You Always wanted to Know about Thomas Wolfe and Were Afraid to Ask, is scheduled for 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Library Annex .

Here’s more information about the festival:

The 3rd annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival is gearing up for its September 12 & 13 dates with more than fifty authors.

Everyone from children to adults of varying tastes will find something to enjoy at this year’s festival. (Even teens have a special group of sessions designed especially for them.) Historians, mystery writers, historic novelists, graphic novelists, naturalists, book makers, poets and playwrights offer a wide variety of free sessions all revolving around the theme of “Beloved Community.”

In its 3rd year, the festival is located in various venues throughout the town of Burnsville, North Carolina. It is planned each year by local volunteers and supported by many local business, organizations and individuals. The North Carolina Humanities Council also has been instrumental in 2008. The emphasis of the festival is to create intimate settings for dialog between authors and readers about literature.

More information, including a list of participating authors and event schedule is available at www.cmlitfest.org

Note:  Burnsville is approximately 25 miles from Weaverville.  Here’s directions if you need them.