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Jeffrey Blount at PitchFest: a FREE “Choose Your 2024 Reads” virtual Zoom Adventure

Wednesday, January 24th, 2024

Join Jeffrey Blount in conversation about his newest novel, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way!

After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future.

Jeffrey is the award-winning author of three novels: Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards; Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature; The Emancipation of Evan Walls, winner of the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American fiction, winner of the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Award, winner of the 2019 American Bookfest Best Book Award, and a Shelf Unbound 2019 Notable Book.

He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.  During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major special events.

Jeffrey Blount at The Moveable Feast

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

Join Jeffrey Blount in conversation about his newest novel, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way!

After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future.

Jeffrey is the award-winning author of three novels: Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards; Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature; The Emancipation of Evan Walls, winner of the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American fiction, winner of the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Award, winner of the 2019 American Bookfest Best Book Award, and a Shelf Unbound 2019 Notable Book.

He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.  During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major special events.

Jeffrey Blount at Cherokee County Public Library

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

Join Jeffrey Blount in conversation about his newest novel, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way!

After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future.

Jeffrey is the award-winning author of three novels: Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards; Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature; The Emancipation of Evan Walls, winner of the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American fiction, winner of the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Award, winner of the 2019 American Bookfest Best Book Award, and a Shelf Unbound 2019 Notable Book.

He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.  During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major special events.

Jeffrey Blount at Blue Ridge Community College

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

Join Jeffrey Blount in conversation about his newest novel, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way, sponsored by Henderson County Public LibraryAttendance is free, but registration is encouraged.

After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future.

Jeffrey is the award-winning author of three novels: Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards; Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature; The Emancipation of Evan Walls, winner of the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American fiction, winner of the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Award, winner of the 2019 American Bookfest Best Book Award, and a Shelf Unbound 2019 Notable Book.

He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.  During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major special events.

Jeffrey Blount at Gwinnett County Public Library

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Join Jeffrey Blount in conversation about his newest novel, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way!

After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future.

Jeffrey is the award-winning author of three novels: Almost Snow White, winner of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards; Hating Heidi Foster, winner of the 2013 Readers Favorite Book Award for young adult literature; The Emancipation of Evan Walls, winner of the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American fiction, winner of the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Award, winner of the 2019 American Bookfest Best Book Award, and a Shelf Unbound 2019 Notable Book.

He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.  During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and major special events.

Maribelle’s Shadow – Rye, NY

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Join Susannah Marren in conversation about her new book, Maribelle’s Shadow, at the Rye Public Library!

Maribelle’s Shadow – Avon, CT

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

Join Susannah Marren in conversation about her new book, Maribelle’s Shadow, at the Avalon Free Public Library!

Try Not to Hold It Against Me – Scarsdale, NY

Saturday, May 20th, 2023

Join Julian Schlossberg in conversation about his new book, Try Not to Hold It Against Me, at the Scarsdale Public Library!

Red Deception Virtual Event

Wednesday, July 14th, 2021

Authors Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller are joining the Westport Public Library for a virtual event to discuss their new book, Red Deception.

Red Deception Virtual Event

Thursday, July 8th, 2021

Virtual author event with the Duxbury Senior Center. Event starts at 7:00pm ET on July 8th.

Red Deception Virtual Book Launch

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Barbara’s Books in Chicago is hosting a virtual book launch for Red Deception by Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller. Event starts at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT.

Red Deception Radio Interview

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Authors Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller are speaking about their newest book, Red Deception, on Tan Talk Radio Network, “Joy On Paper.”

Virtual Talk with Author Kevin Myers and Jenna Russell from The Boston Globe

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

You are invited to join a lively, virtual conversation with author-comedian Kevin Myers and Boston Globe reporter Jenna Russell, on his novel, Hidden Falls, set in Massachusetts.

Advance registration by 4 PM on Oct. 21 is required to receive the Zoom invite. One lucky registered attendee will win a free copy!