Episode 65
This is Bluegrass Region Voices and Views. I’m Tom Hailey. After taking a full year off from producing this audio project, it feels good to be back behind the microphone. I’m talking with a local author, English and writing teacher, and cat lover, Wes Blake. His recently published book is titled Pineville Trace.
One of the insights we get from Wes is where to go to meet local writers and hear them do readings of their work along with interviews and book signings.
Before we get into our conversation, we want to highlight the 2026 Kentucky Book Festival coming up at Joseph Beth Booksellers at Lexington Green. Here’s the promo from the Joseph-Beth website:
Please join us for the 2026 Kentucky Book Festival! A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing that takes place each fall. The 2026 festival will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green. Festival events are designed to connect book lovers and authors, spark conversation, and empower readers by providing access to new books and opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky! Discover new books, explore the world of writing and publishing, make memories with family and friends, and celebrate the joy of reading.
Wes Blake and I hope to see you there!
Drop in on my conversation with Wes right after I ask him where he was born and raised.
LINKS
Wes Blake’s Website Click HERE
Kentucky Book Festival Click HERE
Heavy Feather Review interview with Wes Click HERE
Lexington Writers Room Click HERE
Carnegie Center for Literacy Click HERE
Kentucky Writers Roundtable Click HERE
Kenwick Table Click HERE
Michler’s Kentucky Native Cafe and their Reading Series Click HERE
A Likely Story in Midway Click HERE
Coffee Tree Books in Morehead Click HERE
Read Spotted Newt in Hazard Click HERE
Hindman Settlement School Click HERE
Appalachian Literary Arts Festival Click HERE
Bluegrass Writers Studio EKU MFA Program Click HERE
Read Appalachia Click HERE
The Morning News – Alexander Chee Click HERE
Kentucky Department of Education Title 1 Part D Click HERE
Bluegrass Region Highlights
El Rancho Tapatio Click HERE
Keeneland Click HERE
Red River Gorge Click HERE
Midway Click HERE
