Pat Walker Johnson
Pat Walker Johnson is a Georgia writer and member of Georgia Writers and the Broadleaf Writers Association. Her poetry has appeared in Senior News, and her short fiction has been published in a Fox Tale Book Shoppe anthology and recognized with a second-place award in The Dig writing competition. Pat’s writing celebrates the resilience, faith, and enduring spirit of the Appalachian people and the mountains they call home. Photo by Jack Hite.
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3822 Roswell Road (at Robinson Road)
Marietta, GA 30062
Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m.
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Early Praise for The Mountains Don’t Forget
“A captivating debut that is a breath of fresh air in Appalachian fiction—and a pure pleasure to read.”
—ANN HITE, award-winning author of the Black Mountain series and Georgia Author of the Year in biography for, I Am A Georgia Girl: The Life of Lucille Selig Frank
“A sweeping historical novel that honors the resilience of women.”
—ROBERT GWALTNEY, critically acclaimed author of Sing Down the Moon
“Ms. Johnson has crafted a tale with twists, turns, surprises, engaging descriptions, and unforgettable characters, with Pru Massey at the forefront.”
—BARBARA G. TUCKER, 2025 Townsend Prize Finalist, Lying In
“Pat Johnson crafted a journey that had me constantly asking what Prudence would do when she couldn’t outrun the consequences of her bold choices.”
—ODESSA BLAINE, Author of Where the Roots Tangle, a novel and Writer and Co-Producer of award-winning short film, And the Moon Sees Me (2025)