Diana Gabaldon was prompted to begin writing her first novel when she turned 35 and realized that Mozart died at age 36. That novel, published in 1991, became “Outlander,” the first in a best-selling series featuring six more titles and counting. Gabaldon will read from her work and speak at [...]
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A coal mine explosion kills a large number of men and changes the lives of their families forever. Irene McKinney returned to rural Barbour County when she was in her 40s on a six-month sabbatical to write – a temporary move, she thought. More than 25 years later, she’s still living on land that’s been owned by her family for 150 years. She took a teaching position at West Virginia Wesleyan College and [...] West Virginia native Jayne Anne Phillips is the fourth author announced for the West Virginia Book Festival, to be held Oct. 16 and 17 at the Charleston Civic Center. Phillips will present the Settle Session on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 p.m. The session is named in honor of the grande [...] Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Glass and jewelry and furniture, oh my. OK, that didn’t really work. ANYHOO. Get some holiday shopping done while supporting the local economy at the Capitol City Arts & Crafts Fair on this weekend. [ September 26, 2008 9:00 am to September 27, 2008 2:00 am. September 27, 2008 9:00 am to September 28, 2008 3:00 am. September 28, 2008; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] “Otaku” is a Japanese term that loosely translates to a Geek or someone who has obsessive interests. Fans of Japanese animation–Anime and Manga–in the US have happily embraced this term to describe themselves. Tsubasacon is the largest Otaku gathering in the state. Originally started here in Charleston, the convention now makes its home in Huntington at the [...] 1. The Kid’s Day Parade. The Children’s day parade starts on Friday, the 10th, at noon. [...] It’s Ramp Season, folks. Dig your own, buy them from Crazy Harry’s in Elkins (anyone know any other locations?), or head to one of the Great Ramp Feeds occurring around the state (check this post, or our Calendar, to see a schedule). |
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