Pickens County Journalism Since 1999
The Village Library in Pickens showcased local authors at an Author Gathering, held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with several authors available for book sales and signings.
Below are photographs of each author, in alphabetical order, with their websites or contact information for readers who wish to find out more about their books available for purchase.
All photos by Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor, The Pickens County Chronicle
Carla Marie Blake, Authoress.Carla.Blake19@gmail.com
Judy Cook, JudyCook763@gmail.com
Beth DeCarbo, https://www.copytk.com
Jessica Khoury, https://www.jessicakhoury.com/
Jeanne Malmgren and Jim Melvin, https://jeannemalmgren.com
Carolyn Newton, https://www.carolynnewtonauthor.com/
Sara Ramachandran, https://tinyurl.com/sibookguide
Toni Armstrong Sample, pictured with her husband, Joe Howlett, http://www.tonisample.com/
Mary Spearman, https://redclaybookspublishing.com/ , MarySpearman@gmail.com
Published September 25, 2025