CHRISTOPHER SWANN

Meet the Authors at OLLI, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
2018-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Georgia
Chris will speak at the “Meet the Authors” program at OLLI of Emory University. Details forthcoming.

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
2018-09-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Burnsville, NC, 28714
Chris will be one of the visiting authors at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in Burnsville, NC. On Saturday morning at 9:00, Chris will talk about Shadow of the Lions and his writing and publishing experiences, and in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:45 he will conduct a fiction workshop: “Write What You Know, and Make Up the Rest.” The workshop requires a $30 registration fee.

Decatur Book Festival - Decatur, GA
2018-09-01 13:45 - 14:30 | Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA, 30030
Chris will moderate a panel at the Decatur Book Festival. The panel, “Finding Common Ground: Stories About Worlds Upturned,” presents three debut authors: Akil Kumarasamy, Lucy Tan, and Spencer Wise. It will take place at Decatur City Hall. Chris and the other authors will sign their books after the panel.

Writers at the Wrecking Bar - Atlanta, GA
2018-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Wrecking Bar Brewpub, 292 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30307
Come join Chris at the Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Atlanta for their monthly “Writers at the Wrecking Bar” event, sponsored by A Cappella Books. Chris will be sharing the stage with Amy Bonnaffons, author of The Wrong Heaven. Complimentary snacks plus beer, wine, specially-crafted cocktails, and authors = perfect evening in the ATL.

ATL Shops by Hudson (International Terminal) - Atlanta, GA
2018-08-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Hudson Booksellers, 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30320
Chris will be signing copies of his novel Shadow of the Lions at the newest Hudson Booksellers’ store, located on Concourse F (the International Terminal) of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

Southern Lit Alliance - Chattanooga, TN
2018-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th Street, Suite 301, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
Chris will deliver a presentation as part of the South Bound Lecture Series hosted by Southern Lit Alliance (So Lit).

BookTowne - Manasquan, NJ
2018-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | BookTowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ, 08736
Chris will talk about his novel Shadow of the Lions at BookTowne in Manasquan, NJ.

Inkwood Books - Haddonfield, NJ
2018-08-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Inkwood Books, 31 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
Chris will read from and sign copies of Shadow of the Lions at Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, NJ, just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia.

Bethany Beach Books - Bethany Beach, DE
2018-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
Chris will hold a Q&A and sign copies of his book Shadow of the Lions at Bethany Beach Books.

Browseabout Books - Rehoboth Beach, DE
2018-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971
Chris will present his novel Shadow of the Lions at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library - Annapolis, MD
2018-08-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Eastport Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, Maryland, 21403
Chris will present his novel Shadow of the Lions at the Eastport Library in Annapolis.

The Annapolis Bookstore Literary Luncheon Series - Annapolis, MD
2018-08-07 12:00 - 13:30 | The Annapolis Bookstore, 53 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21401
Chris will speak at a literary luncheon sponsored by the Annapolis Bookstore.

Fountain Bookstore - Richmond, VA
2018-08-06 15:00 - 19:30 | Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA, 23219
Chris will conduct a workshop from 3 p.m to 5:30 p.m. and then be in conversation at the store starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Country Bookshop - Southern Pines, NC
2018-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Country Bookshop, 140 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC, 28367
Chris will visit the Country Bookshop to talk about Shadow of the Lions, now out in paperback.

An Evening with Chris Swann at E. Shaver Bookseller - Savannah, GA
2018-08-04 17:00 - 19:00 | E. Shaver Bookseller, 326 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
Chris will talk about his novel Shadow of the Lions at E. Shaver Bookseller in Savannah.

Litchfield Books - Pawleys Island, SC
2018-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Litchfield Books, 11421 Ocean Highway, Unit D, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585
Chris will be a part of Litchfield Books’ Moveable Feast. He will speak at a luncheon at Pawleys Plantation at 11 a.m. and sign books at the store starting at 2 p.m.

Charleston Library Society - Charleston, SC
2018-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Charleston Library Society, 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
Chris will speak to the Charleston Library Society. Open to the public.

Sky Valley Country Club Literary Luncheon - Sky Valley, GA
2018-08-02 10:30 - 13:00 | Sky Valley Country Club, 568 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley, GA, 30537
Chris will have a meet and greet and deliver a keynote at the Sky Valley Country Club Literary Luncheon in Sky Valley, GA.

Sign Between the Wines - Park Road Books, Charlotte, NC
2018-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Chris will sign copies of Shadow of the Lions at Park Road Books’ “Sign Between the Wines” event.

Lake Lure Luncheon Series - Lake Lure, NC
2018-08-01 11:00 - 13:30 | Lake Lure, NC
Chris will deliver a luncheon keynote at the Books and Bites Literary Luncheon at the Lake Lure Inn.

Malaprop’s - Asheville, NC
2018-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Malaprop’s Bookstore, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Chris will give a reading and signing to help kick off the paperback tour for Shadow of the Lions.

PAPERBACK LAUNCH: Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
2018-07-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741
The paperback of Shadow of the Lions drops today! Come celebrate with Chris at Hudson Library’s “Books & Bites” in Highlands, NC. Light lunch provided and books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

A Novel Idea: Mystery/Thriller Night - Canton, GA
2018-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | East Main Cafe, 210 East Main Street, Canton, GA, 30114
Come on out to A Novel Idea in Canton for literary dinner theater. It’s Mystery/Thriller Night, featuring Chris alongside fellow authors Anne Lovett, Jason Sheffield, Shane Etter, Erica Gerald Mason, and Kim Bryan. Door prizes!

Literary Guild of St. Simons Island - St. Simons Island, GA
2018-05-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Casino Building, Room 108, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons, Georgia, 31522
Chris will participate in a Coffee with the Author with the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, GA. Free for Literary Guild members, $10 for guests. Reservations recommended (click this link to reserve tickets via Eventbrite).

Vinings Library Book Fair - Atlanta, GA
2018-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Vinings Public Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339
Chris will visit the Vinings Book Fair to talk about his novel Shadow of the Lions and sell and sign copies.

Townsend Prize for Fiction Ceremony
2018-04-19 18:00 - 20:30 | DeKalb History Center, 101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA, 30030
Chris will join the other nominees for the 2018 Townsend Prize for Fiction at the Old Courthouse in Decatur. The keynote speaker will be Guggenheim recipient and two-time National Book Award nominee Brad Watson, author of Miss Jane.
The finalists for the 2018 Townsend Prize for Fiction are:

The Guineveres by Sarah Domet
Over the Plain Houses by Julia Franks
The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
The Lemon Jell-O Syndrome by Man Martin
Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen
The Half Wives by Stacia Pelletier
Among the Living by Jonathan Rabb
Shadow of the Lions by Christoper Swann
The Hidden Light of Northern Fires by Daren Wang

Signal Mountain Library - Signal Mountain, TN
2018-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Signal Mountain Library, 1114 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN, 37377
Chris will discuss his novel Shadow of the Lions at the Signal Mountain Library in Signal Mountain, TN.

Dahlonega Literary Festival - Dahlonega, GA
2018-03-25 12:00 | Dahlonega Literary Festival, Lumpkin County Community House, Dahlonega, GA, 30533
Chris will participate on a panel, “My First Novel,” along with Anna Schachner, author of You and I and Someone Else. The panel will take place from 12:15 to 1:15.

Virginia Festival of the Book - Charlottesville, VA
2018-03-24 12:00 | Omni Charlottesville Hotel (Monroe Room), 212 Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Chris will participate in the panel “Crime Wave: Race-to-the-Finish Mysteries” along with authors Nicole Baart (Little Broken Things), Lyndsay Faye (Jane Steele), and Philip Gerard (The Dark of the Island) at the Virginia Festival of the Book. Author Meredith Cole will moderate.

Spartanburg Day School - Spartanburg, SC
2018-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Spartanburg Day School, 1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC, 29307
Details forthcoming.
