Author Talk: Diane McPhail - Follow The Stars Home

Join us for an intimate evening with author Diane McPhail as she discusses her latest book, Follow The Stars Home.

A captivating reimagining of the intrepid woman who - 8 months pregnant and with a toddler in tow - braved violent earthquakes and treacherous waters on the first steamboat voyage to conquer the Mississippi River and redefine America. The acclaimed author of The Seamstress of New Orleans brings to life Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt's defiant journey of 1811 in this lush, evocative biographical novel for fans of Paula McLain, Gill Paul, Allison Pataki, and stories about extraordinary yet little-known female adventurers.

Dive into the world of historical fiction and get exclusive insights into the inspiration behind the novel. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author in person and have your copy of Follow The Stars Home signed. Reserve your spot today!

There are 2 ticket options. Both include a drink of your choice from the Philosophers & Fools menu (21+).

About the Author:

Diane C. McPhail is the acclaimed author of Follow the Stars Home, The Abolitionist’s Daughter, and The Seamstress of New Orleans, which was a finalist for the Thomas Wolf Fiction Award and the Mississippi Institute of Arts & Letters Award. A graduate of Ole Miss, Duke Writers, University of Iowa Distance, and the Yale Writers' Conference, she is a member of NC Writers Network and the Historical Novel Society. Born in Jackson, MS, she grew up on the Mississippi Delta only miles from the river and now lives in Highlands, North Carolina with her husband and dog.

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