Month: March 2017

Greg Iles gears up for whirlwind book tour: ‘It’s not real work, but it will sure wear you out.’

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Greg Iles will be one of the featured guests at The Dallas Book Festival Saturday, April 29. Joining him on the stage will be Stanley Nelson, editor of The Concordia Sentinel in Ferriday, LA. Nelson’s investigative work inspired the backstory of Iles’ “Natchez Burning” and prompted him to create the character of Henry Sexton in Nelson’s honor. (Courtesy Photo)

After spending the last eight years working on a 2,000-page sweeping trilogy involving Penn Cage and his father, Dr. Tom Cage, Greg Iles could understandably use a little rest. Continue reading “Greg Iles gears up for whirlwind book tour: ‘It’s not real work, but it will sure wear you out.’” →

Iles, Nelson featured at Dallas Book Festival April 29: Winnsboro natives Lenhardt, Park involved in day-long event

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New York Times best selling author Greg Iles will be a featured guest at the Dallas Book Festival April 29. Joining Iles will be Stanley Nelson, author of “Devils Walking,” the true story of violent race-related murders along the Mississippi during the Civil Rights Era. The first book of Iles’ “Natchez Burning” trilogy is dedicated to Nelson. Iles’ final installment, “Mississippi Blood,” will be released March 21.

DALLAS — National Book Award Winner Andrew Solomon and acclaimed authors Greg Iles, Paulette Jiles, Eric Litwin and Kristen Radke headline the 2017 Dallas Book Festival, a day-long celebration of literature, arts and culture on Saturday, April 29. Continue reading “Iles, Nelson featured at Dallas Book Festival April 29: Winnsboro natives Lenhardt, Park involved in day-long event” →

Mark and Ute Miller: Passionate stewards of classical music

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Mount Vernon Music Trio, Mark Miller, Ute Miller and Jennifer Humphries, will close the Sunday Classical Series at Winnsboro Center for the Arts Jan. 15 (Courtesy Photo)

Mount Vernon Music Trio will close out the Sunday Classical Series on Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on The Bowery Stage at Winnsboro Center for the Arts. Continue reading “Mark and Ute Miller: Passionate stewards of classical music” →