Mark Grisham and David Donaldson to Sign Civil War Epic 'Bedlam South' at Three Borders Stores in Atlanta This Weekend

Mark Grisham and David Donaldson to Sign Civil War Epic 'Bedlam South' at Three Borders Stores in Atlanta This Weekend

Grisham and Donaldson to donate a portion of their proceeds to Impact Missions, a charity that provides care to needy children and families

ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Lifelong residents of Mississippi, Mark Grisham - the younger
brother of bestselling author John Grisham and David Donaldson
have known each other since grade school. After parting ways to
attend college - Mark studied history at Arkansas State
University in Jonesboro, while David attended Memphis State
University and earned a Ph.D. from Trinity Seminary - the pair
reunited in their hometown and decided to write a novel
together. Mark's love of the Civil War and Southern history,
combined with David's fascination with psychology and mental
health, led them to write "Bedlam South."
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What: Mark and David will be discussing, reading from and signing
copies of "Bedlam South," their historical novel about the Civil
War and the chaos and uncertainty it unleashed on the lives of
Southerners. Through interweaving storylines, "Bedlam South"
examines the significant toll the war took on the mental health
of everyday citizens as they lived with the constant threat of
losing their families, freedom and even their lives.

"Bedlam South" was published by Borders, and is available
exclusively at Borders and Waldenbooks stores and on
Borders.com.

When and Friday, Nov. 7 at 12 p.m.
Where: Waldenbooks
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-1949

Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.
Borders
3637 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-0707

Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.
Borders
4475 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 565-0947

Why: Readers won't want to miss this opportunity to hear Grisham and
Donaldson talk about "Bedlam South."

The authors will donate a portion of their proceeds from "Bedlam
South" to Impact Missions, a non-profit ministry that provides
care to needy children and families in northwest Mississippi.
David is the CEO/president of the organization and works as a
clinical counselor specializing in biblical marriage and family
counseling. Like many charities, Impact Missions has been hit
hard by the slumping economy. Grisham said, "Whatever success we
have with this book, we want to help this dedicated charity. I
can't think of a more worthwhile cause than helping kids."

Media: Media interested in attending the events should contact Matt
Schweers at (678) 447-2688 or mschweer@bordersgroupinc.com.

Media interested in interviewing Mark Grisham and David
Donaldson or learning more about Borders' proprietary publishing
program should contact Bonnie Schmick at (734) 477-1224 or
bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com.

About "Bedlam South":

The story begins in 1863, as Dr. Joseph Bryarly leaves England to return to America and head Wingate Asylum, a hospital for war criminals and the mentally insane. When he arrives in Virginia, he launches into his own personal war as he attempts to overthrow Captain Samuel Percy, a cruel, cold-hearted Confederate who has taken charge of the decrepit asylum -- known as "Bedlam South" -- and begun terrorizing its inmates. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, 17-year-old Zeke Gibson from Mississippi joins his brother Corporal Billy Gibson on the front lines. In the midst of heavy fighting at Gettysburg, they are separated. Each fearing that the other is dead, they embark upon separate journeys that bring them to the brink of insanity as they contend with the horrifying brutality of the war and unwittingly become entwined with the fate of Dr. Bryarly.

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CONTACT: Matt Schweers, +1-678-447-2688, mschweer@bordersgroupinc.com,
or Bonnie Schmick, +1-734-477-1224, bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com, both of
Borders

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