Events
If you’d like Cathy to visit your bookstore, library, or other event, please contact her publicists at Gold Leaf Literary or reach out to Cathy at cathy@cathyriggauthor.com.
Book Signing at Maple Tree Book Shop
Saturday, February 21
12:00 pm until 2:00 pm
101 East Jackson Street, Gate City, VA
Cathy is excited to meet readers and sign books at Maple Tree Book Shop & Coffee House, the wonderful independent book store located in the heart of the primary location of the story of That Which Binds Us (known in the novel at Estilville, the historic name of Gate City).
Books will be for sale, or bring your copy to have it signed! She cannot wait to see you there!
Read Freely Fest
March 27 through March 29
Richland Public Library, Columbia, SC
Cathy is thrilled to be a featured author at this incredible book festival in her hometown of Columbia, SC.
Details to come!
Books Over Drinks at M. Judson Booksellers
Monday, March 30
130 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC
This is a special one! Cathy can’t wait to be in conversation with fellow Clemson grad Katherine Scott Crawford, author of The Miniaturist’s Assistant, at this private “Orange Shoes” gathering sponsored by the Clemson Women’s Council. All Clemson women are invited.
Details to come!
Scuppernong Books
NEW DATE: Friday, April 3
304 S. Elm St, Greensboro, NC
6:00 pm
Cathy will be in conversation with Stacia Pelletier, author of the historical fiction novel The Deliverance of Barker McRae.
This is a free event. All are welcome, and reservations are not required!
Author Talk and Book Signing at the Scott County Library
Friday, April 9
5:30 pm
297 W. Jackson Street, Gate City, VA
Cathy will be in conversation with Scott County’s own Rita Sue Quillen, musician, poet and author of the novels Hiding Ezra and Wayland. This a free event and reservations are not required. Join us!
Past Events
Winter Words
Thursday, January 22
. Queens University, Charlotte, NC
6:30 pm
Cathy will be the featured author at the Friends of the Queens University Library‘s Winter Words gathering.
Wine reception from 6:30 until 7, followed by Cathy’s author talk, Q&A and book signing. Members of the Friends of the Library are free, and guests/nonmembers are $25. All are welcome! You may purchase tickets here.
(Note: Members at the top of the form and guests at the bottom.)
On site book sales will be provided by Park Road Books.
Night of 1000 Lights
Thursday, December 11
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
122 Laurens Street, SW, Aiken, SC
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Cathy will be at the Aiken Center for the Arts, talking to readers and signing books during this festive holiday celebration held in downtown Aiken. Come visit!
Private Event at High Cotton
Sunday, October 26
Greenwood, SC
2:30 pm
Book talk and signing at a lovely historic estate. If you live in the area and are interested in attending, please email me. We’d love to have you!
Hub City Bookshop
Thursday, October 16
Masonic Temple, 186 W Main St., Spartanburg, SC
6:00 pm
Book Conversation + Cover Design Talk
Cathy will be in conversation with Sally Jeter Gregg about all things That Which Binds Us. Then Sarah Tignor, director of The Johnson Collection, will offer a brief talk about renowned 19th century artist Robert Duncanson, whose painting “French Broad” is featured on the That Which Binds Us cover. Spartanburg native and designer/art director Ryon Edwards will then take the mic to discuss his process and considerations in collaborating with Turner Publishing to create this beautiful cover.
This is a free event, but seating is limited. Please reserve your seat here.
Wise County Famous Fall Fling Book Event: Cathy Rigg's That Which Binds Us
Sunday, October 12
The Charles W. Harris Gallery, Wise County Library, 124 Library Rd SW, Wise, VA
3:00 pm
This is a special one! Held in the Charles W. Harris Gallery at the Wise Library, with the backdrop of the exhibit THE WORK OF WOMEN— a powerful display of art, photographs, and textiles created by women of the area— Cathy will be in conversation with Scott County’s own Rita Sue Quillen, musician, poet and author of the novels Hiding Ezra and Wayland. Readings from That Which Binds Us will be performed by theater students from Central High School. This a free event and reservations are not required. Join us!
The Barnyard Book Club & Friends
Sunday, October 5
Jonesborough, TN
2:00 pm
Cathy is delighted to join the Barnyard Book Club (and friends!) for an in-person and in-depth discussion of That Which Binds Us. This is a private event; if you live in the area and are interested in attending, please reach out to Cathy for more information.
Johnsons Literary Depot
Tuesday, September 16
333 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN
5:00 pm
Cathy will be in conversation with Michael Amos Cody, author of Streets of Nashville. He is also professor of English in the Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University and a fine musician/songwriter. To Cathy’s complete delight, Michael has put the lyrics to the ballad War Song (written by unwilling soldier Ben Grubb in That Which Binds Us) to music. War Song will be performed for the very first time at Johnson’s Literary Depot!
Please reserve a free ticket here.
(You can also add a copy of That Which Binds Us to your order, if you so choose!)
Fort Hill Presbyterian Church
Monday, September 8
101 Edgewood Ave, Clemson, SC
7:00 pm
Cathy will be joining the Fort Hill Presbyterian Church Book Club, along with members of the larger community, for an in-depth discussion about That Which Binds Us. The conversation will be moderated by Carolyn Newton, author of the historical fiction novel The Refugee’s Daughter. Please join us!
Book People
Saturday, August 23
10464 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA
11am-1pm Program and Reading
Cathy will be in conversation with Chelyen Davis, a native of Southwest Virginia whose writing focuses on Appalachian stories, voices, and identities. A former journalist, she is a speechwriter, amateur fiddler, and Richmond resident.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Friday, August 15
Arden, NC
4:00 pm
PRIVATE EVENT: Cathy will be joining the Book Clubs and other members of the Cliffs community for an in-depth discussion about That Which Binds Us.
Main Street Books
Tuesday, August 5
126 South Main Street, Davidson, NC
7:00 Program and Reading
Cathy will be in conversation with Carolyn Newton, author of the historical fiction novel The Refugee’s Daughter.
Bookmiser
Thursday, July 17
3822 Roswell Rd #117, Marietta, GA
6:00-7:30 Program and Reading
Cathy will be in conversation with Lo Patrick, author of Fast Boys and Pretty Girls
Union Ave Books
Thursday, July 10
517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN
6:00 Program and Conversation
In conversation with Nell Joslin, author of Measure of Devotion.
Troubadour Booksellers
Tuesday, June 24
1721 Sardis Rd N #7c, Charlotte, NC
7:00 – 9:00 pm
This event is going to be a blast! We’ll start with readings from the novel performed by actors—HOW EXCITING IS THAT? Featuring:
Leslie Giles Nester as Elizabeth Young
Brandon Dawson as Patrick Hagan
followed by a Q & A moderated by Scott Tynes-Miller. Then I’ll sign books!
Virginia Launch Party
Thursday, June 19
Gather
411 East Main Street, Wise, VA
5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the publication of That Which Binds Us! There’ll be a cash bar, light bites, a short program/reading at 6:15, then a book signing. This is a FREE ticketed event!
in partnership with Maple Tree Bookshop, who will be on site
The Pendleton Bookshop
Thursday, June 12
125 East Queen Street, Pendleton, SC
5:30 Book Signing
6:00 Cathy in conversation with Amy Albright, plus a brief book reading
I’m thrilled to kick-off my book tour at The Pendleton Bookshop! This is a free event, but please reserve a seat!
South Carolina Launch Party
Tuesday, June 10
M. Space
530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the publication of That Which Binds Us! There’ll be libations, light bites, a short program/reading at 6:15, then a book signing. This is a FREE ticketed event!
in partnership with All Good Books, who will be on site
