Author Talk with Ashley Baker Wednesday, October 22 at Sharon Forks Library

 

The Ashes of Us by Ashley Baker

Dr. Ashley Baker returns to Sharon Forks Library on Wednesday, October 22 to talk about her latest psychological suspense novel, The Ashes of Us. In this morally complex story, a clinical pathologist taps into his own dark impulses when his daughter asks him to take the life of the man who raped her. 

Dr. Baker says her stories usually begin with an idea: what if a daughter asked her father to do something reprehensible (The Ashes of Us) or what if there was a novel about a killer that didn't focus on the murderer. (The Furious Others) 

PoeFest at the Sharon Forks Library

Once upon a sunny morning, while we waited for autumn's glow,

The Sharon Forks Library brought us great lore.

They announced a fall program series in honor of Edgar Allan Poe,

For writers, poets, horror fanatics, and more,

Featuring publishing tips, a poetry slam, and frights galore!

So answer the tapping, tapping; open the chamber door.

If you've been missing all-things scary like me, then we have a program series for you! For the entire month of October, the Sharon Forks Library will be celebrating PoeFest in honor of the king of horror, Edgar Allan Poe. 

Don't Get Ripped Off: How to Publish Your Book, presented by BookLogix

Thursday, October 2 | 6:30 p.m.

Want to publish your book but don't know where to get started? Come and learn the basics with BookLogix!

Writers' Night of Fright

Thursday, October 16 | 7:00 p.m.

*Registration is required

Love writing and/or listening to spooky tales? Join us for a night of fright - and don't forget to dress in your best gothic attire.

Local Author Spotlight: Ravi Prakash, Author of Safar: An Immigrant's Journey of Life & Leadership

Safar: An Immigrant's Journey of Life & Leadership by Ravi Prakash

In Safar: An Immigrant’s Journey of Life & Leadership, Ravi Prakash describes his personal journey coming to the United States from India as a college student and rising from hourly retail jobs to leadership positions in global corporations. Through the lens of personal stories, the inspiring memoir encourages readers to lead a meaningful life. 

Safar: An Immigrant's Journey of Life & Leadership is filled with practical wisdom that demonstrates the importance of perseverance, integrity, and gratitude. While readers at any stage in their careers will gain valuable insights from Safar, it seems ideal for people experiencing a transition. “Wherever you are, you have to take the next step. You don’t have to be perfect but don’t give up. Even if you aren’t sure, show up. Growth is the way we become better.” 

Local Author Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Baker, Author of The Furious Others

 

The Furious Others by Ashley Baker

In her newly released novel The Furious Others, Dr. Ashley Baker describes the final hours in the lives of ten young women who have been the victims of a serial killer.  

Rather than telling the story from the perspective of the killer, The Furious Others flips the traditional horror novel format and begins in Purgatory, where the killer stands condemned for multiple murders. Chapter by chapter, the book reveals the sinister side of Jason LeDown through the eyes of his victims and the few lucky souls who survived their encounters with the brainy, awkward, and angry young man. 

Local Author Spotlight: Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke, Author of 25 Golden Words Vol 1: Inspirational Poems for Wisdom and Freedom

 

The Right Decision

When you have made the right decision

In spite of ego

In spite of self

A peace descends

And a joy dances

In your heart. 

From 25 Golden Words Vol 1 by Kudo Eresia-Eke

Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke is an inspirational writer, teacher, and lyrical performance artist from Nigeria. Over the last few years, Sharon Forks library staff and patrons have gotten to know him better as Kudo, the friendly, soft-spoken, and contemplative poet who visits the library regularly to compose poetry.

Dr. Eresia-Eke’s poetry collection, 25 Golden Words Vol 1 was released in 2022 and his latest collection of poetry 25 Golden Words Vol 2 was released as an eBook this month. Both collections are filled with inspiring poems of precisely twenty-five words. While most of the poems have spiritual themes, others focus on everyday matters. 

Staff Picks: A Father's Sin by Ashley Baker - Adult Fiction

A Father's Sin by Ashley Baker

A clinical pathologist in North Carolina becomes an unlikely avenger when his daughter whispers the name of her rapist to him from her hospital bed. This dark and compelling psychological suspense novel is authored by Forsyth County psychologist Dr. Ashley Baker, PsyD a member of the Sharon Forks Writers’ Group.

Readers who enjoy well-written suspense stories about characters with warped moral compasses will appreciate the depth and insights in A Father's Sin. This impressive debut novel is set in Boone, North Carolina, and will remind readers of the stories of author Gillian Flynn. 

Alicia Cavitt
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