Author Event at Spelled Ink Bookstore, Featuring Richard Roberts

Step back in time for an unforgettable evening with memoir author Richard Roberts as he shares stories of growing up in rural Appalachia, attending a one-room schoolhouse in the 1940s, and witnessing the changing face of America through the decades.

A former student of Orange County High School, Richard brings a deeply personal connection to our community and a lifetime of memories shaped by West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the generations who lived through postwar America.

Hosted at Spelled Ink, this special evening will feature:
• A live author talk and reading
• Stories and reflections from mid-century America
• Discussion of Appalachian culture and changing traditions
• Audience Q&A
• Book signing opportunities
• A cozy, community-centered atmosphere with refreshments

Richard’s storytelling is warm, humorous, and deeply human—perfect for readers who love memoirs, local history, Appalachian stories, and conversations that remind us where we come from.

Whether you grew up hearing similar stories from parents and grandparents or simply love preserving the voices of the past, this event offers a rare chance to connect through memory, history, and shared experience.

Seats may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.