SML award-winning author does it her way Gene Marrano October 8, 2019 1 minute read Never heard of romance author Inglath Cooper? The Smith Mountain Lake resident has made six figures in a niche market – publishing her books via an Amazon affiliate on her own schedule. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Cooper recently: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Radford student pleads guilty to killing roommate, gets 20 yearsNext: Virginia air quality continues to improve Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026