Author Events

Bear Pond Books is excited to bring your favorite authors to Stowe, Vermont! We often host book signings, readings and discussions. View our events calendar, below, for more information! We hope to see you at our next author event. 

Mike Whaley, May 2nd from 4pm to 5:30pm

We are excited to welcome New England author, Mike Whaley to Bear Pond Books!
Join us on May 2nd from 4-5:30pm for a signing event celebrating his new book, "Floor Burns".
About the Book:
Floor Burns is a sprawling small-college basketball odyssey that begins in the 1940s in New Britain, Connecticut, and finishes up in present-day Boston at tiny Fisher College. In between, Mike Whaley winds his way along New England’s backroads, telling the stories of schools that no longer exist like Nathaniel Hawthorne in New Hampshire, Westbrook in Maine, and Windham in Vermont. Future NBA coaches Stan Van Gundy (Castleton in Vermont) and Steve Clifford cut their teeth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), while others like Bill Detrick, Bruce MacGregor, Skip Pound, Dick Costello, Kissy Walker, Red Downes, Glenn Theulen, and Rick Simonds made their mark and their living there. Buckle up for a bumpy but exhilarating ride that chronicles the highs and lows of the NAIA in New England as intimately and colorfully told by the players and coaches who were there and some who still are.
Vermont has a strong presence in this book, including stories on the state schools at Lyndon, Castleton and Johnson, as well as now-defunct Windham, Green Mountain College and the College of St. Joseph.
About the Author:
Whaley has been an award-winning sportswriter in Maine and New Hampshire since 1987. A two-time New Hampshire Sportswriter of the Year, he played basketball at Lyndon State College (now VTSU-Lyndon) from 1979 to 1983 in the era of short shorts with no 3-pointer or shot clock. This is his second book. Whaley lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife, Jill Rosenblum.

Terry Lovelette, May 10th from 11am to 1pm

We are excited to welcome back Vermont author Terry Lovelette to Bear Pond Books!
Join us on May 10th from 11am - 1pm for a signing event for his latest book, "Down Back: Personal Essays and Poetic Thoughts from a Good Ole Boy", as well as "Thoughts from a Walk: Green Mountain Musings" and "In Praise of Eagle Mountain".
About the Book:
In "DOWN BACK: Personal Essays and Poetic Thoughts from a Good Ole Boy," readers are invited into an intimate journey of personal reflection, spiritual growth, and profound connection with nature. This collection of essays emerges from the author's deeply personal experiences growing up in rural Sheldon Springs, Vermont, and his subsequent explorations of life's most meaningful landscapes—both external and internal.
The book weaves together memories, philosophical musings, and heartfelt observations about human experience, drawing from the author's rich background as a university hockey coach, mountain enthusiast, and lifelong learner. Through a series of interconnected essays, he explores themes of personal growth, wisdom, kindness, and the delicate balance between individual identity and universal interconnectedness.
Readers will be transported through vivid recollections of childhood adventures "Down Back"—the wooded area behind the author's childhood home—to expansive mountain trails and wilderness experiences that shaped his understanding of self and world. The narrative is marked by a gentle, introspective tone that celebrates the beauty of simple moments, and the profound lessons found in nature, relationships, and self-discovery.
Central to the book is the author's belief in continuous personal evolution, embracing life's challenges with humility, curiosity, and an open heart. He candidly discusses topics like ego, fear, spirituality, and the importance of staying present, offering readers a compassionate guide to understanding themselves and their place in the world.
Dedicated to childhood friends and mentors who influenced his journey, DOWN BACK is more than a memoir—it's a meditation on living authentically, finding joy in life's nuances, and recognizing the divine grace that connects us all. It speaks to anyone seeking deeper meaning, personal growth, and a more mindful approach to life's adventures.
About the Author:
Terry Lovelette was raised in Sheldon Springs, VT and currently lives in Saint Albans, VT. He loves the rolling hills of the Green Mountain State and holds them dear with a sense of loyalty. He is a graduate of Johnson State College. He is retired from a 44-year career in the semiconductor industry. He spent 21 years as a volunteer Assistant Coach for the University of Vermont's Men's Ice Hockey team. He also enjoyed volunteering his time as a USA Hockey Coaching Director in Vermont, as well as a volunteer coach for various youth sports teams. As a passionate outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys an interconnected relationship with nature. His passion has helped fuel a love for hiking. He has walked over 1,000 miles yearly in the last decade and a half. Included in those journeys are hikes of the Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, the Teton Crest Trail, and various other pathways in desert and mountainous areas of the US and Canada. He is the author of three books; Thoughts from a Walk – Green Mountain Musings, Down-Back — Personal Essays and Poetic Thoughts from a Good Ole Boy, and In Praise of Eagle Mountain. His writings reflect the inspiration that comes from these journeys in a purposeful way.