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Join a reading and signing of Artist & author, Brian Hester’s book, She Talks to Fish. Set in the North Carolina mountain town of Boone, NC, this new book celebrates a young, African-American girl who is impacted by the sport of fly fishing in the 1980’s. Inspired by his time in the mountains & his career teaching & mentoring young people, this book has the ability to open eyes & change lives.
Stop by Jesse Brown’s to meet the author from 5–7 p.m.
About Brian Hester & Hear his Visit via the Carolina Outdoors below:
Brian Hester spent time on the Carolina Outdoors sponsored by Jesse Brown’s. He updates us on his book She Talks to Fish. Brian was raised in Boone an avid fly fisherman along with being a 30 year art teacher in the CMS system but stepping away soon to focus on painting and his novel. Brian has always circled back to flyfishing through the years for inspiration in his works.He has never been able to be away from the water being a competitive swimmer, fly fisherman and starting the MPHS fishing club to share his love of nature to the youth. In Brian’s new book he talks about a young black woman and her journey into the world of flyfishing. Brian talks about how his club at MPHS has become more diverse and his push towards teaching women of color the sport of flyfishing. Brian tells us he has, as of a few days ago sent the final copy to an editor. The book is due soon!
Want to hit the river as the waters begin to cool! Come get all your flies, rods, boots and waders at Jesse Browns.
Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to help with what are the facts versus fiction.
Show Highlights:
- She Talks to Fish
- Brian’s company Hooked Fly Company
- Beginning the MPHS fly fishing club and his background as an athlete and coach
- Brian becoming obsessed with fishing after watching a man catch a brook trout, learning on his father old Shakespeare rod Brian was hooked.
- Brian’s launch will be October 4 at AMB in Boone from 4-6.
- Brian will be at Jesse Browns November 21st for a book signing!
Things You’ll Learn by Listening:
Brian Hester and his life around the Arts and Fly Fishing.
