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The Anne Rice classic novel Interview with the Vampire is the selection for this year's One Book, One Festival book discussion. Celebrate Halloween and the book's 50th anniversary by joining in on this fascinating, in-depth book talk led by Dr. Gary Richards. Learn more here.
WordShops registration is open! Learn more about the 2026 festival's writing workshops scheduled for Friday, October 30. Writers of all levels of experience are encouraged to register for one or more of these master classes taught by acclaimed and widely-published authors. Space is limited, and a discount is available when registering for multiple workshops. Learn more here.
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