Did you know that five of our 2013 store bestsellers were small press or self-published titles? On July 5th, come celebrate the underdog writers who put themselves out there, sometimes at their own expense, because they've got a story to tell. To see our author schedule, please visit our website at www.fiction-addiction.com.

Teacher and stem cell transplant recipient Dr. Cristy Kessler will talk about her book, 5 S.T.E.P.S. to Being Your Own Patient Advocate (Buckskin Books, paperback, $14.99). Armed with a diagnosis of multiple autoimmune diseases, Kessler took charge and, with the help of a powerful team of doctors, identified the treatment that could save her life, a treatment denied by her insurance company and prohibited in the US by the FDA. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested.

Bestselling author Suzanne Palmieri will be discussing her new book, The Witch of Belladonna Bay (St. Martin's Griffin, paperback, $14.99). BitsyWyn Whalen returns home to figure out what really happened the night fourteen years ago when her brother was imprisoned for the murder of BitsyWyn's childhood best friend. *Note: $10 ticket admits one and includes a $10 book voucher. $15.89 ticket admits two and includes one copy of the featured book. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fiction-addiction.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Calling all writers -- published or not! Join Christine Munroe from Kobo Writing Life and local authors Susan Boyer (author of Lowcountry Boil and Lowcountry Bombshell), Carl T. Smith, and Jim McFarlane for a presentation about Kobo's free ebook publishing platform and how working with Kobo can help Fiction Addiction! Christine will be giving away a Kobo Aura HD ereader (a $169.99 value) to one lucky attendee as well as some free and/or discounted Kobo ebooks. *Seating is limited, so please RSVP to ensure your place.

Award-winning author Lydia Netzer will be discussing her latest book, How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky (St. Martin's Griffin, hardcover, $25.99; a July Indie Next Pick), in which she weaves a mind-bending, heart-shattering love story that asks, "Can true love exist if it's been planned from birth?" *Note: $10 ticket admits one and includes a $10 book voucher. $27.55 ticket admits two and includes one copy of the featured book. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fiction-addiction.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Southern women's fiction author Wendy Wax will be discussing her latest book, The House on Mermaid Point (Berkley, paperback, $15.00). Whether it's an unexpected flirtation with a bona fide rock star, a strained mother-daughter relationship, or a sudden tragedy, nothing can drive apart Maddie, Avery, and Nikki -- except maybe being trapped on a houseboat with one bathroom. *Note: $10 ticket admits one and includes a $10 book voucher. $15.90 ticket admits two and includes one copy of the featured book. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fiction-addiction.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Join Barbara J. Taylor for a reading and launch party celebrating her debut novel, Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night (Akashic, paperback, $15.95) at Cafe and Then Some (101 College St., Greenville). Inspired by a haunting family story, the novel blends real life incidents with fiction to show how grace can be found in the midst of tragedy. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Meet these YA sci-fi authors as they talk about their latest books: Jessica Khoury (author of Origin and Vitro), Jessica Brody (author of Unremembered and its sequel Unforgotten), Beth Revis (author of the Across the Universe series), and Megan Shepherd (author of The Madman's Daughter and its sequel Her Dark Curiosity). *Note: $10 ticket admits one adult and includes a $10 book voucher. Children ages 15 and under are free, but please RSVP. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fiction-addiction.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Author and short film maker Yvette Araujo will be signing copies of her latest book, Origin (Xlibris, paperback, $19.99), an apocalyptic novel that opens the thoughts of readers to aspects of life they never thought about, cleverly melding, fiction, history, and religion to present a convincing portrait of the end of days. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Join South Carolina native Kim Boykin in celebrating the release of her new novel, Palmetto Moon (Berkley, paperback, $15.00). When Vada Hadley's dear friend Darby hunts her down in Round O, SC, needing help, Vada will have to confront the life she gave up when she ran from her high society Charleston wedding -- and decide where her heart truly belongs. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.