Susan Gregg Gilmore: "The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush"

On September 9 at 6:00 PM, join us for a special evening with author as she celebrates the release of her much-anticipated novel, . Gilmore will be joined in conversation by Chicago author , along with a special appearance by Nashville musician and singer , who will share an original song inspired by the novel.

The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush begins with a tragic and surreal act: twelve-year-old Leonard loses his leg in a freak accident—and decides it deserves a proper burial. What follows is a cascade of miracles and misfortunes that ripple through the town of Big Sugar, Tennessee, testing the beliefs and bonds of everyone around him.

is an editor and the author of five novels, most recently and . Her writing has appeared in Time, The Washington Post, and other publications. Kelly lives in Chicago.

is a Dove Award-winning songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Hailing from West Virginia, she has garnered three BMI awards and written songs that have appeared on three Grammy-nominated records. Belinda has worked with artists from all over the world.

is the author of several novels, including and. She has written for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Los Angeles Times and the Christian Science Monitor. Born in Nashville, she lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband.

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