Words are powerful. They teach, they inspire, they empower. They can change people’s moods in a breath.
For more than 25 years the Southern Christian Writers Conference (SCWC) has embraced the power of words and encouraged writers to find their voice. And how do these writers find their voice? They write. They write devotionals, they write novels, they write children’s books, they write poems, they write nonfiction. And now they are putting them on display.
This year SCWC is starting something new — a book expo. The annual conference isn’t until June, but the Southern Christian Book Expo is coming up soon.
On Feb. 2, First Baptist Church, Birmingham, will host the first annual Southern Christian Book Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is an opportunity for readers to browse books written by local and regional authors, meet and have those authors sign the books, listen as authors read selections from their best works, explore the services offered by professional vendors and win door prizes.
Books for every taste and every genre — Christian living, mystery, humor, romance will be available.
“We wanted to do something for those avid readers who especially love faith-based nonfiction and fiction books,” said Cheryl Wray, coordinator of the SCWC. “This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet authors, buy books from local, state and regional authors and enjoy time with others who also love to read.”
Around 50 authors are scheduled to attend including Julie Sparkman and Jennifer Phillips (authors of “Unhitching the Crazy Train”), Todd Gerelds (author of “Woodlawn”), Grace Thornton (author of “Unshakable Pursuit: Chasing the God Who Chases Us”), mystery novelist and Georgia Author of the Year Deborah Malone, young adult author and Birmingham blogger Chandra Sparks, romance novelist Vanessa Griggs, poet Wynne Huddleston, humor writer Kelly Kazek, and others.
New reading list
“We’ve made great friends through the Southern Christian Writers Conference and wanted to expand our reach. The book expo will be the perfect time to get your reading to-do list going for the new year,” Wray said.
The Southern Christian Book Expo is sponsored by the Southern Christian Writers Conference and The Alabama Baptist.
For more information, search for the Southern Christian Book Expo on Facebook or email cherylswray@gmail.com.
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