Amylane Reeve
Amylane Reeve went to the AWP conference in Baltimore in March. She stopped by the WNBA booth and met some "really cool" national members from NY and PA. She says it was really nice connecting with some of the other chapters. If you want to know more about the conference and the Association of Writers & Writing Programs, just ask Amylane the next time you see her! That's her on the left!
Rea Frey
Parnassus Books is pleased to welcome Rea Frey to celebrate her new book, Dear Mother, in conversation with Lauren Nossett.
This is a free event which will take place IN STORE on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30pm Central Time. Because space will be limited, registration is required to attend this event. For more information and to register for free click here!
Bonnie Blaylock
Bonnie Blaylock's second novel THE WATER WOMEN (historical fiction/women’s fiction) was released on March 1 by Lake Union. It’s a generational story of mothers passing down to daughters not only the ancient art of weaving sea silk in Sardinia but generous love, deep pain of loss, and the freedom to be oneself. A powerful, emotional, and redemptive novel about the interwoven lives of mothers and daughters and the bonds of an ancient craft that link them through two world wars and beyond.
Bonnie will be featured at Artsy First Thursday in Dickson on Thursday, April 02, 2026 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the release of her newest novel, Water Women.
Bonnie captivated readers with her first novel, Light to the Hills, and now she's back with another beautifully crafted story.
Come meet Bonnie and hear about the inspiration behind her books.
Where: Reading Rock Books Cost: Free
Bonnie will be featured at Artsy First Thursday in Dickson on Thursday, April 02, 2026 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the release of her newest novel, Water Women.
Bonnie captivated readers with her first novel, Light to the Hills, and now she's back with another beautifully crafted story.
Come meet Bonnie and hear about the inspiration behind her books.
Where: Reading Rock Books Cost: Free
Melissa Collings
Congratulations to one of our favorite Middle Tennessee authors, Melissa Collings! She is the winner of The Emma Award for Best Commercial Fiction for her novel The False Flat. Her next book is currently scheduled for release in September or October of 2026
Susan Finch
Susan Finch's debut story collection, Dear Second Husband, was released in February 2026. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Nashville, Tennessee, Dear Second Husband follows a cast of deeply human characters as they try—often imperfectly—to make their marriages, friendships, and families endure under the pressures of contemporary life. As the city grows and shifts around them, these men and women confront private losses, unspoken longings, and the quiet fractures that form within intimate relationships.
A reading and book launch event took place at Belmont University on February 19, 2026.
For more information, please go to susanfinchwriter.com
A reading and book launch event took place at Belmont University on February 19, 2026.
For more information, please go to susanfinchwriter.com
Jennifer Moorman
Jennifer Moorman was in conversation with Ami McConnell at Parnassus Books for the release of her new novel, The Charmed Library on January 6, 2026.
Kate Rybina
About Slowrun - a lifeline for moms who've mastered multitasking but lost their sense of self.
In this compassionate and insightful self-coaching guide, leadership coach and marketing executive Kate Rybina invites readers to slow down in order to rediscover who they truly are. Blending neuroscience, personal storytelling, and practical tools, Slowrun helps high-achieving women—especially working moms—recognize burnout as more than exhaustion. It’s a signal that the old ways of success no longer serve them—an invitation to uncover the true values often buried beneath daily roles and responsibilities. Through her own journey and the stories of others, Kate offers a gentle, science-backed path toward renewed clarity, energy, and purpose.
Slowrun is now available on Amazon. Click here.
In this compassionate and insightful self-coaching guide, leadership coach and marketing executive Kate Rybina invites readers to slow down in order to rediscover who they truly are. Blending neuroscience, personal storytelling, and practical tools, Slowrun helps high-achieving women—especially working moms—recognize burnout as more than exhaustion. It’s a signal that the old ways of success no longer serve them—an invitation to uncover the true values often buried beneath daily roles and responsibilities. Through her own journey and the stories of others, Kate offers a gentle, science-backed path toward renewed clarity, energy, and purpose.
Slowrun is now available on Amazon. Click here.
Dorothy Vaughn
Dorothy Vaughn was awarded two certificates for her volunteer service to the Nashville Public Library at a luncheon held at the Main Library downtown. The theme of the celebration was "Piece by piece, NPL volunteers make a difference. We're better together!" Dorothy serves at the Thompson Lane Branch of NPL. She was presented with an award for "Catalog of Service Award" for 1000 hours service, and she also received the "Missing Piece Award" which states in part: "Recognition of your dedication and willingness to step up when needed most at the Thompson Lane Branch."
Thank you for your service, Dorothy!
Thank you for your service, Dorothy!
Lluvia Agustin
Hablemos de libros con Lluvia Agustin
"A podcast for Hispanic writers and creators, where Lluvia Agustin, with over 25 years in publishing, shares insider knowledge to help authors get published and reach broader audiences."
https://www.youtube.com/@TheAgustinAgency
Etta Wilson
Long-time WNBA Nashville member Etta Wilson has been associated with the world of books for her entire career. She has just published her first book of poetry entitled Sustenance. Regarding her book, Etta says, "Observing life and writing about what I see, think, and feel are almost as life-giving to me as food. You will find poems based on nature, poems about relationships and marriage, and poems derived simply from the day-to-day events in life. I've learned that writing poetry can be self-revealing, and that good poetry provides an opportunity for readers to recognize some aspect of their own lives. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written."
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