On July 3rd, come celebrate the independents, the underdog writers who put themselves out there, sometimes at their own expense, because they've got a story to tell. We will have three authors at a time signing in the store throughout the day. Click here to see our author schedule.

From Susan Crandall, the bestselling and award-winning author of Whistling Past the Graveyard, comes The Flying Circus (Gallery, hardcover, $26.00, on sale 7/7/15; a Summer 2015 SIBA Okra pick), an adventure tale about two daredevils and a farm boy who embark on the journey of a lifetime across America's heartland in the Roaring Twenties. Susan will be discussing her new book at Fiction Addiction. *Note: The $27.56 ticket admits two to the event and includes one copy of The Flying Circus. The $10 ticket admits one to the event and is redeemable for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Upstate South Carolina comedienne and author Carolyn Lee Adams will be celebrating the launch of her debut young adult thriller, Ruthless (Simon Pulse, hardcover, $17.99, on sale 7/14/15; a Summer 2015 SIBA Okra pick), at her launch party at Thomas Creek Brewery. This is a spine-tingling debut about the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse in reverse as a teen equestrienne struggles to retain hope -- and her sanity -- while on the run from a cunning and determined killer. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Greenville, South Carolina, author Bob Strother will be celebrating the launch of his new novel, Burning Time (Moonshine, paperback, $23.95), at his launch party at Fiction Addiction. Set in Chattanooga, TN, in the early 1900s, this book epically portrays the life of Louise Schmidt, from early childhood to adulthood, as Louise, her mother, and her younger brother fight to survive the abuse of Louise's father, Will. This event is open to the public.

Grab your best girl friends and come to Fiction Addiction for your next Girls' Night In. Grown-up coloring books, summer cocktails, and conversation will make for a great get-together for your friends, or a way to make new friends! *Note:Tickets are $25 each and include one in-stock coloring book priced at $12.99 or less. Cocktails from Summer Cocktails by Maria Del Mar Sacasa will be served, and we will use Chat Packs for conversation starters. Fellow indie Suburbuan Paint Co. will provide colored pencils, but you're welcome to bring your own favorite coloring tools. This event is limited to the first 15 sign-ups, but if we have enough interest, we can make this an ongoing event series, or you are welcome to book a private event date for your group.

South Carolina native Barton Swaim will be discussing his new book, The Speechwriter (Simon & Schuster, hardcover, $25.00, on sale 7/14/15), the story of South Carolina governor Mark Sanford's rise and fall from the eyes of the very human staffers who go into politics out of conviction and learn to survive a broken heart. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs to info@fiction-addiction.com for seats and books are requested.