Bestsellers Stage: Strictly Southern
February 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Southern Stories That Sing
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Panel: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Signing: Immediately following
Location: Flowertown Players Theatre
Ticket Type: General Admission
Price: $30
(Also included with VIP Saturday & VIP All Access passes)
We all love great Southern fiction—and this panel celebrates exactly what makes a Southern story sing. Expect charm and grit, deep roots, unforgettable characters, and heartfelt conversation as standout authors explore the stories that define the South.
This Bestsellers Stage session features T.I. Lowe, with tickets including a signed early-release first edition of her newest novel, South of Somewhere, ahead of its March 3 release. The discussion is moderated by acclaimed author Kristen Ness (At Loggerheads).
Joining them on stage are four more celebrated Southern fiction voices:
- Catherine Mann (Lightning in a Mason Jar)
- Gervais Hagerty (In Polite Company)
- Carolyn Hooker (Leaving Edgefield)
- Dan Leach (Junah at the End of the World)
The panel concludes with an on-site signing, followed by the VIP Author Reception at Main Street Reads at 6:00 PM.
Your Ticket Includes
- 📖 One (1) signed advance-release copy of South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe
- ✍️ Access to the post-panel author signing
🎟 Tickets: Available online or in-store at Main Street Reads
(Includes one signed book per ticketed attendee)