Rome, GA author Raymond L. Atkins will be appearing on Thursday, November 14, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Summerville Library. Atkins will be speaking about his critically-acclaimed new novel, Camp Redemption, as well as his two other award-winning novels, The Front Porch Prophet and Sorrow Wood.

Atkins was recently awarded the Ferrol Sams Award for Fiction for Camp Redemption. The book was published by Mercer University Press in March of 2013 to critical acclaim. Man Martin, author of Paradise Dogs, called the book, “A beautiful, honest portrayal of faith and the gift of everlasting love.”

Previous accolades for Atkins include the 2008 Georgia Author of the Year Award, the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal for Best Southeastern Fiction, a nomination for the 2009 Southeastern Booksellers Award, and a nomination for the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Award for Best Popular Fiction.

Copies of all three books will be available for signing.