Deborah Hall-Branch

On Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Fayette County Public Library in Fayetteville, Georgia I had an opportunity to share a platform with six very talented emerging writers who I now refer to as “The Fantastic Six.” Sitting there listening to each individual presentation, although some of our stories were based on similar areas under discussion, they uniquely stood interdependent.

Fayetteville resident Dorothy Dickson McLaren co-edited along with her brother “Roy Dickson: 1930s Alaska Bush Pilot.” A story based on the journals kept by their father throughout his bush-flying career. Skyy Banks an Atlanta resident first novel, “Soul on Fire” tells the story of Dana Taylor, a young Atlanta professional who must confront the demons of her past. Skyy’s story reveals sexual abuse. Rhoderick D. Cook novel, “Black Gold: Treasures from the Heart” is an inspirational memoir of the challenges he’s had to face in his life and how he has overcome them.

Dr. Leroy Frazier chronicled his own midlife Christian revolution in “Journey Into My Soul.” Next, Deborah Hall-Branch’s “Through the Eyes of Abuse.” A spiritual true guide intended to help wounded souls find forgiveness, healing, and redemption.

Bill Lightle presented his second book, “Mill Daddy: The Life and Times of Roy Davis,” a profile of an old-time mill-hand at the Flint River Cotton Mill. C. E. Walz a delightful author of several picture children books including “Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale.”

This event not only concluded with book signings and sells, but also offered opportunity to all those aspiring writers to ask their questions in reference to getting published, creating query letters, self-publishing verses traditional.

Admission was free and light refreshments served. Proceeds from the sale of books benefited Friends of the Fayette County Public Library (770) 461-8841.