Koda Poindexter
Koda Poindexter is a bold new voice in thriller, horror, and fantasy fiction. Born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia, Koda developed a passion for storytelling under the guidance of his grandmother, who instilled a love for imaginative tales in him at such a young age. With a flair for crafting heart-pounding cliffhangers, Koda's writing keeps readers on the edge of their seats. He has been previously published in Growing Up in the Valley magazine. Tainted Glass is Koda's debut psychological thriller.
Name of author: Koda Poindexter
Date of Event: February 7, 2026
Book(s) highlighted: Tainted Glass
At this Verse & Voices author event, we celebrated the release of Tainted Glass by Koda Poindexter with an afternoon filled with connection and storytelling. Guests enjoyed a live interview with Koda about his childhood and how it inspired his writing journey, followed by an audience Q&A. Koda then read the prolouge from his debut book, dropping the audience right into the center of the story. The event wrapped up with a meet & greet. Overall, it was an intimate social gathering where friends and family came together to celebrate Koda's success.
"My experience was painless and being able to prepare a little bit beforehand made it less anxious! Vana was sweet and professional! Local authors can get recognized and be able to participate in their own book event! A wonderful way to network, highly recommended!"
Koda Poindexter
