by Steve Gierhart | Apr 25, 2014 | Charles Farley (Hotel Monte Sano)
On March 25, 2014 Charles Farley signs with Steve Gierhart and The Ardent Writer Press for the publication of his historical novel, The Hotel Monte Sano. On a cool day in Huntsville, author Charles Farley signed with The Ardent Writer Press to publish his historical...
by Steve Gierhart | Apr 21, 2014 | Expressions - Student Voices from North Alabama, Huntsville Literary Association, Young Writers' Contest
Huntsville Literary Association has announced the 2014 winners of the high school writing competition, The Dorothy Diemer Hendry Award for Literary Achievement. These include: SHORT STORY WINNERS First Place and awardee for the Dorothy Hendry Award for Literary...
by Steve Gierhart | Apr 21, 2014 | Alabama Writers' Forum
On April 19 in Montgomery, Alabama, The Ardent Writer Press attended the Alabama Book Festival. The festival is heavily supported by the Alabama State Council for the Arts and the Alabama Writers’ Forum. The Ardent Writer Press participated in a packed Alabama...
by Steve Gierhart | Apr 21, 2014 | Greg Starnes (Hollers from the Hollows), Uncategorized
Greg Starnes, author of Hollers from the Hollows by the Ardent Writer Press, conducted a book signing at The Book Shelf in Ft Payne on Saturday, April 19 Here is what Greg had to say about the signing and recent events: “Shortly after Hollers From The Hollows...
by Steve Gierhart | Apr 21, 2014 | Arthur "Butch" Carroll
Arthur “Butch” Carroll signs a contract with The Ardent Writer Press to publish his novel of marijuana dealing and life in the south Alabama culture of the 1960s. Arthur “Butch” Carroll signed with The Ardent Writer Press to publish his novel of murder and...
by Steve Gierhart | Apr 20, 2014 | Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards, Alabama Writers' Forum, Steve Gierhart (Shadow of The Conjurer)
AHSLAA Awards Ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol conducted by AWF on March 12, 2014. On March 12 the Alabama Writers’ Forum conducted the 2014 awards ceremony for the Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards and Scholarships Competition (AHSLAA). Steve Gierhart,...
by Steve Gierhart | Feb 8, 2014 | Alabama Writers' Forum, Annie Laura Smith (Twilight of Honor), Carol Ealons (Tuxedo Junction), Greg Starnes (Hollers from the Hollows), Larry Williamson (Legend of the Tallassee Carbines), Michael P. Wines (Stupid Alabama)
Author Expo 2014 at the Birmingham Library Author Expo 2014 was held on Saturday, February 1, at the Central Birmingham Public Library. Jared Millet of the library staff was the organizer and wonderful host for this important event that showcased many Alabama...
by John Langlois | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
HLA’s High School Writing Competition, The Dorothy Diemer Hendry Award for Literary Achievement, starts tomorrow at midnight (a bit over 24 hours for those counting down). Midnight, January 15. PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDARS, STUDENTS! Do you have your story ready? ...
by Steve Gierhart | Dec 14, 2013 | Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards, Huntsville Literary Association, Young Writers' Contest
HLA’S Young Writers Contest has a few more proponents in North Alabama, thanks to several successful visits to North Alabama high schools in December. The students at New Century, New Century Technology, Austin High, Red Bay, Grissom, Cullman and Madison Academy...
by Steve Gierhart | Nov 11, 2013 | Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards, Alabama Writers' Forum, Huntsville Literary Association, writing, Young Writers' Contest
Huntsville Literary Association and Ardent Writer Press Visit High Schools to talk about writing and the Dorothy Hendry Award for Literary Achievement Several high schools have been visited so far to start the drumbeats for student writers and student artists to enter...
