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Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.

On the Record with Beth Macy

It's a can't-miss season finale as we chat with bestselling author and local champion Beth Macy about her new book, the craft of writing and the power of community.

Author Beth Macy to Headline Humanities Week Events

Virginia Tech's Humanities Week 2025, headlined by award-winning author Beth Macy, is set for October 27–31.

Beth Macy’s Roanoke Book Launch to Benefit Virginia Western’s Program for Former Foster Youth

Tickets are now available for the October 16 event with author Beth Macy.

Book No Further to Host Beth Macy’s Launch for “Raising Lazarus”

Book No Further hosts the local launch of bestselling author Beth Macy's new book "Raising Lazarus" on Monday, August 22 at Charter Hall.

Five National Best-Selling Authors Right Here?

Yes, and is it something in the water?

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Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.
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On the Record with Beth Macy

It's a can't-miss season finale as we chat with bestselling author and local champion Beth Macy about her new book, the craft of writing and the power of community.
Beth Macy, an award-winning author, is the keynote speaker for Humanities Week 2025.

Author Beth Macy to Headline Humanities Week Events

Virginia Tech's Humanities Week 2025, headlined by award-winning author Beth Macy, is set for October 27–31.
Best-selling author Beth Macy brings her new story, “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America,” to a Roanoke audience on Oct. 16.

Beth Macy’s Roanoke Book Launch to Benefit Virginia Western’s Program for Former Foster Youth

Tickets are now available for the October 16 event with author Beth Macy.
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Book No Further to Host Beth Macy’s Launch for “Raising Lazarus”

Book No Further hosts the local launch of bestselling author Beth Macy's new book "Raising Lazarus" on Monday, August 22 at Charter Hall.
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Five National Best-Selling Authors Right Here?

Yes, and is it something in the water?

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