PUTNEY, Vt. – Tim Weed will celebrate the publication of his highly anticipated new novel “The Gatepost” with a launch party and reading on Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m., at Next Stage Arts, located at 15 Kimball Hill in Putney, Vt. The event is free and open to the public; advance RSVP is encouraged at www.nextstagearts.org.
“The Gatepost” is a gripping work of literary fiction that blends elements of mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. The novel follows Esme Weatherhead, who returns to her rural Vermont home 20 years after her father’s unexplained disappearance. As she begins writing his story, Esme uncovers a hidden world of cryptic journals, psychedelic experiments, and a long-lost cave buried deep in the forest. With the help of a local geologist, she embarks on a search that challenges the boundaries of reality and leads to profound revelations about love, loss, and the resilience of life itself.
The evening will feature a reading from “The Gatepost,” a conversation with the author, and an audience Q&A. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Weed – whose previous novel, “The Afterlife Project,” received widespread acclaim, including a starred review from Library Journal – is known for his imaginative storytelling and exploration of the natural and metaphysical worlds. In “The Gatepost,” he expands this vision into a thought-provoking narrative that merges time travel, ancient cosmology, and psychological suspense.
A frequent speaker at literary conferences and festivals nationwide, Weed has published work in Literary Hub, The Millions, and The Writer’s Chronicle. He serves on the core faculty of the Newport Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, and is cofounder of the Cuba Writers Program. He lives in Putney, Vt.
This special launch event offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with an acclaimed author and celebrate the arrival of a bold new work of fiction.