Upcoming Shenanigans
You’re invited to enjoy some bookish, arty, and/or story filled events!
If you want to invite Odessa to host a book signing, perform storytelling, or participate in public speaking opportunity, please reach out through the Contact Form.
Book Launch
September 1, 2026 at 7:00pm
Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library, Decatur, GA
You’re invited to celebrate the publication of Odessa Blaine’s debut novel, Where the Roots Tangle!
She’ll be joined in conversation by award winning authors Ann Hite and Robert Gwaltney.
Book Talk & Signing
September 10, 2026 at 6:30pm
Poe & Company Bookstore, Milton, GA
In conversation with award winning author Kimberly Brock
Colorful Crow Writers Community
September 17, 2026
Virtual
Where Folklore Meets Real Life: Weaving together culture, history, and magic into stories.
11th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference
September 19-20, 2026
Decatur, GA
Book Talk & Signing
September 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
FoxTale Book Shoppe, Woodstock, GA
In conversation with acclaimed authors Ann Hite and D.C. Phillips.
Past Events
Broadleaf Writers Meeting
June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm
FoxTale Book Shoppe, Woodstock GA
Writers are invited to come share their original work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry in 5 minutes or less.
ArtWalk Jasper
May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm & 6:00pm
Pendley Creek Brewing, Jasper GA
Live Storytelling delivering original tales I crafted drawing inspiration from folklore, family stories, and Appalachian culture.
3:00pm – Mountain Humor (Comedy with some themes of gambling, alcohol, and funerals)
6:00pm – Haunting Tales (Spooky with themes of monsters, ghosts, and devilish visitors)
Middle Georgia University Interdisciplinary Student Conference
April 9, 2026
Virtual
“Southern Appalachian Roots: Storytelling in Film and Writing” She will discuss how environment and culture shape creative work and will screen her short film “And the Moon Sees Me.”