The write stuff: authors set to “invade” Roanoke this weekend Web Staff April 6, 2017 1 minute read Writers from both the region and all over the country will come to the Roanoke Author Invasion this weekend. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Crime commission to study marijuana decriminalizationNext: Another tourism boost for the valley: statewide tennis tournament coming to Roanoke Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0