The Bookhouse

What happens when you bring together alums of Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest on the eve of their homecomings?
You get an enriching and engaging way to ease into the weekend!
Join the <a href="https://linktr.ee/authorasnorton" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">author</a>&nbsp;and Wake alum for his upcoming author's talk at The Bookhouse.&nbsp; He will feature his books 8 months of mercy:&nbsp; scenes with a social introvert AND nothing Minor as respectively, one is a poetic retelling of an 8-month period of working through life's trials and tribulations, while the other (nothing Minor) recalls the author's first year of covering minor league baseball in the Southeast (including a section on the Negro Southern Leagues Museum).
Ms. Williams, a Winston-Salem State alum, is the moderator.&nbsp; She'll set the tone for the discussion around the books, upcoming work, and so much more.&nbsp; 
The event is open to the public, ranging from alumni and colleagues of the universities to those who are enthusiasts when it comes to reading and writing. &nbsp;Make plans to bring a friend or two, enjoy the time to network and come together over good company, good books, and a <a href="https://instagram.com/thebookhousews" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">great place and space!</a>

Local Event: An author's talk with the community featuring #AuthorASnorton moderated by DaKaisha Payne Williams

Forsyth County

Winston-Salem

North Carolina

An author's talk with the community featuring...

What happens when you bring together alums of Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest on the eve of their homecomings?
You get an...

An author's talk with the community featuring #AuthorASnorton moderated by DaKaisha Payne Williams

Wake Forest University

This Friday, there's an easy way to ease into your weekend before partaking the activities and festivities associated with the best time of the week, and that's enjoying an author's talk with <a href="https://linktr.ee/authorasnorton" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AuthorASnorton!</a>For all readers, fellow writers, book-clubs, and more, as a follow up to his event on <a href="https://patch.com/north-carolina/winstonsalem-nc/calendar/event/20261105/90c2bd0a-9385-4582-93ea-d9d8a19b3c63/an-authors-talk-with-the-community-featuring-authorasnorton-moderated-by-dakaisha-payne-williams?utm_source=share-link&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=share">November 5th,</a> the Wake alum is hosting an event at the main campus bookstore at Wake Forest University starting at 2pm.&nbsp; It'll be a way to network as well as discussing his books, audiobooks, and related work (and yes, you may purchase a book or two for your collection as well as those of your favorite readers). Ranging from poetry (8 months of mercy:&nbsp; scenes with a social introvert as well as Deeper than your deepest sleep:&nbsp; thoughts on love with Joseph Snorton), sports/baseball (nothing Minor), thinkpiece/journaling (quotes and notes:&nbsp; something's on the horizon), and stories of faith, hope, and love (9 stories of faith:&nbsp; volume 1), the author is a participant and/or features authors for events including (but not limited to) the Mississippi Book Festival (2017-19 and 2022-23 in Jackson, MS), the Carolinas International Book Fair (2025-26 in Greenville, SC), the Conyers Book Festival (2025 in Conyers, GA), and others across the country.Make plans to bring a friend or two and join the author this weekend!

Local Event: Author's talk with #AuthorASnorton 

Author's talk with #AuthorASnorton 

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Awakening Life Center, 4016 N Cherry St, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Healing often begins with permission to slow down.Sacred Sunday Yoga at Awakening Life Center is a gentle, trauma-informed yoga class for healing, wellness and self-care: a safe space to reconnect with your body, your breath and yourself. Nothing is rushed, nothing is forced, and you are always in charge of your own experience. Every pose has options, and resting is always welcome.Beginners, all levels, all backgrounds and all cultures welcome. Mats and props provided. Only 15 spots, so please book ahead.Where: Awakening Life Center, 4016 N Cherry St, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 (2 blocks from Wake Forest University)Book: https://book.squareup.com/classes/3f9mnnueuqzxdx/location/LT38JV131QZVD/classDetails/clssch_04e7s2iij00m4c?dateStart=1794146400Wake Forest students and teachers: a special rate is available with code WAKE or TEACH at checkout on AwakeningLifeCenter.com (bring your ID).Your teacher, Tiffany Henderson, BCHHP: Duke Integrative Medicine Graduate | Master Energy Healer/Reiki Master | Master Yoga Teacher | Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 &amp; YACEP | BCHHP | ClairvoyantAwakening Life Center also offers small-group and one-on-one yoga, Energy Healing, breathwork, Yoga Nidra and meditation: www.awakeninglifecenter.com/s/appointmentsQuestions? Call (704) 978-8457. Come as you are.

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Dream Center of Forsyth County

Join us on November 14th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Dream Center for another Kids Swap &amp; Share! We are buzzing with excitement to be able to partner with Dream Center at this event!Our Kids Swap &amp; Share is a FREE community event where families can find clothing, toys, shoes, baby essentials, and more for their growing kiddos — all at no cost. It's all about families helping families, giving pre-loved items a second life, and making sure our community has access to the things they need.<img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1d/2/16/1f4c5.png"> When: November 14th | 9 AM–4 PM <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png"> Where: Dream Center, 1201 N. Liberty St.<img alt="⏰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb5/2/16/23f0.png"> Please note: This event will have designated, pre-registered time slots to help us welcome families throughout the day. Stay tuned for the registration link and more details on how to sign up!We can't wait to see our community come together again! <img alt="💛" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb4/2/16/1f49b.png"><img alt="🐝" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/2/16/1f41d.png">

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An author's talk with the community featuring #AuthorASnorton moderated by DaKaisha Payne Williams

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6:00 PM

The Bookhouse, 120-A Reynolda Vlg Wy, Winston-Salem, NC

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An author's talk with the community featuring #AuthorASnorton moderated by DaKaisha Payne Williams