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SUMMARY:Imaginarium Convention
DESCRIPTION:Last year Ginny was honored to deliver the keynote address at the Imaginarium. Then\, to her surprise\, she was inducted into the Imaginarium Hall of Fame. This year she will return and teach two workshops. Join her for “How to Write Funny” and “Stories that Sparkle.”
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/imaginarium-convention-2/
LOCATION:Imaginarium Convention\, 1325 S Hurstbourne Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexington KY Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Carnegie Center’s Homegrown Authors program\, Ginny will sell and sign her books at the Lexington Farmer’s Market. Plan several hours to wander and shop at this awesome outdoor market. And be sure to stop by Ginny’s table to say hello.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/lexington-ky-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Tandy Centenial Park\, Lexington KY\, Lexington\, KY\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Conference of Writers
DESCRIPTION:Acting in her role as president of Bluegrass Writers Coalition\, Ginny will emcee the organization’s 4th annual Conference of Writers.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/2025-conference-of-writers/
LOCATION:Harold R Benson Research and Demonstration Farm\, 1525 Mills Lane\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:In her role as president of Bluegrass Writers Coalition\, Ginny will conduct the award ceremony for the organization’s annual Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest in the Rotunda at the Kentucky State Capitol building. She will be joined by Lindy Casebier\, Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism\, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to announce the finalists and winners of the contest\, which recognizes the best of the best in short fiction written by or about Kentuckians.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/2025-kentucky-visions-short-story-contest-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Kentucky State Capitol Building\, 700 Capital Avenue\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601
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SUMMARY:Lawrenceburg Spring Fling Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ginny will join author friends Stephen Vest\, Paul Stansbury\, Virginia Underwood\, and Debra Ison at the Lawrenceburg Spring Fling in Lawrenceburg\, Kentucky. Stop by their booth to say hello and chat about their recent books. Vendor fees at this event support the Anderson Humane Society building fund. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/lawrenceburg-spring-fling-art-festival/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T210000
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SUMMARY:Interview on The Star Chamber Show Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Listen in as Ginny talks with Stephen Zimmer and Holly Philippe about books\, and movies\, and contests\, and conferences\, and dogs\, and chickens\, and…well\, anything that comes to mind!
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/interview-on-the-star-chamber-show-podcast/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012329
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SUMMARY:Radio Interview – WHBN The Rooster
DESCRIPTION:Ginny will go live on the Radio Rick Show\, talking about her newest books and the recent release of her first movie. Tune in at 99.5 FM / 1420 AM.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/radio-interview-whbn-the-rooster/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240828T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240828T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch – Irish Tearoom Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Smith will launch two brand new books in the Irish Tearoom Mystery series at the Plaid Elephant Books in Danville\, Kentucky.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/book-launch-irish-tearoom-mystery/
LOCATION:Plaid Elephant Books\, 116 N Third Street\, Danville\, KY\, 40422\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231211T140000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Club of Frankfort
DESCRIPTION:My friend Ann H. Gabhart have been invited to attend the Women’s Club of Frankfort’s Christmas Luncheon. We’ll talk a little about how we got started and the paths our writing careers have taken us. Maybe we’ll sell a few books. Mostly we’ll enjoy chatting with a great group of ladies. \nI think you might need to be a member of the Women’s Club to attend this event. \n 
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/womens-club-of-frankfort/
LOCATION:Women’s Club of Frankfort\, 200 Washington St\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
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SUMMARY:FCHS Band Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Do your holiday shopping at the annual Franklin County High School Band Bazaar. Over 100 vendors selling hand crafted goods – included books written by Kentucky authors! I’ll be in the Media Hall along with several of my author friends\, so be sure to look for us.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/fchs-band-bazaar/
LOCATION:Franklin County High School\, 1100 East Main Street\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Join me and other Kentucky authors for the Festival of Books\, part of the kick-off celebration of Downtown Frankfort’s Candlelight Tradition.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/festival-of-books/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 317 W Broadway\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Authors
DESCRIPTION:I’ll join 24 central Kentucky authors for this annual event\, sponsored by Paul Sawyier Public Library. This is one of my favorite events of the year!
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/gathering-of-authors/
LOCATION:Paul Sawyier Public Library\, 319 Wapping Street\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220813T120000
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SUMMARY:Dirty Rotten Scoundrels workshop
DESCRIPTION:On August 13th I’ll speak to the Louisville chapter of Sisters in Crime\, called Dirty Rotten Scoundrels\, about mystery writing. Location and time to follow – either Zoom or In Person.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/dirty-rotten-scoundrels-workshop/
LOCATION:KY
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SUMMARY:Imaginarium Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Imaginarium Convention\, now in its 9th year\, is an event for writers\, creatives\, and fans of creators\, of all genres\, that features three days of panel and workshop programming\, an expo\, a film festival\, entertainment\, cosplay\, and much more! I’m teaching two workshops (“Exploring the Depths of POV” and “Story Mapping”) and participating in a few panel discussions\, including a session on “The Editor/Author Relationship.”
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/imaginarium-convention/
LOCATION:Imaginarium Convention\, 1325 S Hurstbourne Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
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SUMMARY:Lexington Farmers Market - Homegrown Authors
DESCRIPTION:I’ll have a table at the Lexington Farmers’ market on July 2 as a Homegrown Author\, sponsored by The Carnegie Center and the Kentucky Book Festival.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/lexington-farmers-market-homegrown-authors/
LOCATION:Lexington Farmers Market\, 5/3 Pavilion\, 251 West Main Street\, Lexington\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220521T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T160000
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SUMMARY:Jeanne Penn Layne Celebration of Kentucky Writers
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 25th  Jeanne Penn Lane Celebration of Kentucky Writers will be held Saturday and Sunday\, May 21 & 22\, 2022 at The Boyle County Public Library and Historic Penn’s Store in Gravel Switch\, Kentucky. The event is free and open to the public. We will be following all mask and social distancing mandates in effect at the time. During the event\, writers with a Kentucky connection will be reading from their work as well as offering their books for sale.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/jeanne-penn-layne-celebration-of-kentucky-writers/
LOCATION:Boyle County Public Library\, 307 W Broadway St\,\, Danville\, KY\, 40422\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Authors - Lexington Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 2\, 2022\, I’ll participate in an event sponsored by Kentucky Humanities and the Carnegie Center called Homegrown Authors. I’ll have a book table at the Lexington Farmers’ Market! I had a lot of fun last year\, and am looking forward to this event.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/homegrown-authors-lexington-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Lexington Farmers Market\, 5/3 Pavilion\, 251 West Main Street\, Lexington\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Conference of Writers
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Conference of Writers\nFrankfort Country Club\nFrankfort\, Kentucky
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/bluegrass-conference-of-writers/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
CREATED:20210507T211857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T151757Z
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SUMMARY:Frankfort Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Frankfort Book Festival\nCompletely Kentucky / The Upper Room\n237 West Broadway\nFrankfort\, KY
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/frankfort-book-festival/
LOCATION:Frankfort\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211106T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
CREATED:20210711T160804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T160804Z
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The premiere book event in Kentucky\, where 200 or so authors sign their books.
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/kentucky-book-festival/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
CREATED:20210624T161052Z
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SUMMARY:Fleming County Library Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Over twenty authors will gather at the library in Fleming\, Kentucky to sell and sign their books. It’s sure to be a festive and fun event!
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/fleming-county-library-book-fair/
LOCATION:Fleming County Public Library\, 202 Bypass Blvd\, Flemingsburg\, KY\, 41041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210814T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T012330
CREATED:20210526T153359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T153520Z
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Authors at the Lexington Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Farmer’s Market\n251 East Main Street\nLexington\, Kentucky\n9:00 a.m. – noon
URL:https://virginiasmith.org/event/homegrown-authors-at-the-lexington-farmers-market/
LOCATION:KY
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