📚 Join Hugh Carter Publishing at the Community Flea Market! 🎉

📚 Join Hugh Carter Publishing at the Community Flea Market! 🎉

I’m excited to announce that Hugh Carter Publishing will be at the Holy Nazarene Church of God in Christ Community Flea Market on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM!

📍 1208 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ

Stop by my table for an opportunity to:

📖 Meet author Hugh Carter

✍🏾 Get your books personally signed

📚 Browse books that inspire hope, resilience, faith, and second chances

Featured titles include:

• I Ain’t Goin To Jail

• Outside of the Gatekeepers

• The Space Between Walls

• From Pardon To Power (available for preorder in eBook, releasing November 6, 2026)

Come out to shop local vendors, support small businesses, enjoy great food, and connect with the community. I’d love to meet you, hear your story, and sign a copy of one of my books.

See you August 1st!

#HughCarterPublishing #BookSigning #CommunityFleaMarket #TrentonNJ #SupportLocal #AuthorLife #BlackAuthors #VeteranAuthor #Faith #SecondChances #FromPardonToPower #TheSpaceBetweenWalls #OutsideOfTheGatekeepers #IAintGoinToJail

7/27 Edited to

... Read moreAttending local community flea markets is always a refreshing experience, especially when it combines the joy of book browsing with personal interaction with authors. At the upcoming Holy Nazarene Church of God in Christ Community Flea Market in Trenton, NJ, you’ll have a unique chance to meet Hugh Carter, a veteran author whose works focus deeply on themes like faith, resilience, and second chances. His books such as "I Ain’t Goin To Jail," "Outside of the Gatekeepers," and "The Space Between Walls" are moving portrayals of real life stories offering hope and insight. What I find truly enriching about events like this is the personal connection you can build by meeting the author face-to-face. Getting a book signed is not just a way to personalize your copy, but also an opportunity to ask questions about the stories, hear about the author’s journey, and share your own experiences. This makes the books more meaningful and can inspire reflection and growth. Additionally, supporting local vendors and small businesses at these markets is a wonderful way to give back to your community. From fresh produce to handcrafted goods and delicious food, flea markets provide a vibrant space to explore local culture and talents. The social aspect of such events fosters a strong sense of community and encourages networking among neighbors. If you’re someone who values uplifting narratives rooted in faith and redemption, make it a point to visit Hugh Carter’s table on August 1st. You can preorder his upcoming eBook "From Pardon To Power," which is due for release in November 2026, before it hits the digital shelves. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, this event promises both literary inspiration and warm community spirit. Plan your visit, enjoy the market atmosphere, and take home a piece of powerful storytelling that can motivate and inspire your own journey.

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