Rhythm & Roots '09

Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion '09, is now history. From all accounts this event will go down in the record books for all-time high attendance - and the music was good, too.
The Appalachian Authors Booth was well visited - if somewhat under represented by author members.
Carol Jackson of Lost State Writers was there yesterday with me. We had many wonderful conversations, met some very nice people, and hopefully made some worthwhile contacts.
On Saturday, I fielded questions of interest from people who are now, or want to be published writers. Hopefully, the Guild will see several new members as a result.
I did reasonably well, in spite of the rain - deja vu, Virginia Highlands Festival - fortunately, there was no mud.
November promises to be a busy month with many opportunities for book signings. Stay tuned.
Jack (J Russell) Rose, Pres.
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