Saved at the Alabama-Florida Line is Chris Warner’s third full-size novel.

“I’ve coauthored several books,” Warner says. “I’ve written and helped write over 20 books, the most popular being ‘A Tailgater’s Guide to SEC Football’ series.”

You may have read his other Gulf Coast page-turner, “Bushwhacked at the Flora-Bama,” written with Joe Gilchrist. You may have also read — or seen — “HealthSouth: The Wagon to Disaster,” with Aaron Beam which was featured on CSNBC’s “American Greed.”

Although this is only his third novel, Warner is no stranger to writing.

“In 1998, when the internet went online, I was fascinated by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s website,” Warner says. “They were calling out any SEC alumni to write about their alma mater football team. I emailed them, and they chose me to write about LSU in a weekly feature.”

Warner enjoys writing, telling stories.

“Stories provide perspective and understanding others can relate to,” he says.

The New Iberia, Louisiana native has two degrees from Louisiana State University and holds a doctorate in urban development. He moved to Fairhope 11 years ago.

“Saved at the Alabama-Florida Line,” is loosely based on Warner’s previous book “Bushwhacked at the Flora-Bama.” Most characters in his books are fictitious. They may seem like a familiar character around the Flora-Bama, but it’s just a coincidence — except for the musicians. All of the musicians that are mentioned in Warner’s novel are real.

“People who are familiar with the Flora-Bama will find it entertaining,” Warner says. “It says a lot in a few words.”

For both of Warner’s novels, he has had the assistance of Joe Gilchrist, part owner of the Flora-Bama. Warner spends much of his time around the landmark, and is helping Gilchrist work on a reality series.

“The Flora-Bama family is like my family,” Warner says. “I am very fortunate to have met everyone out there. I hope it lasts forever.”

“Saved at the Alabama-Florida Line”

A boy named Johnny Glass is a struggling singer in Nashville. A former band mate, Jack, lives in an Airstream trailer at the Alabama-Florida State line and plays at the well known Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store. Johnny can join Jack on the Gulf Coast anytime — the Flora-Bama is home to many singers and songwriters, and could use someone with Johnny’s skills.

Johnny moves to south Alabama and meet a girl named Lucy, a sorority girl from the University of South Alabama with overbearing parents. She spends her weekends singing at the Flora-Bama, leaving college life behind.

Johnny and Lucy fall in love with each other and music. However, Lucy’s mother and father will do whatever it takes to bring Lucy back to college and their reality—even if they have to close a local landmark.

Will the Flora-Bama close indefinitely? Will Lucy return to school and the life her parents want for her? What about Johnny and Jack? Catch Chris Warner’s latest page turner to find out.

PEOPLE PROFILE:

NAME: Chris Warner

OCCUPATION: Writer

BIRTHPLACE: New Iberia, Louisiana

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Fairhope

If you go:

WHAT: “Saved at the Alabama-Florida Line,” author Chris Warner book signing

WHEN: August 15; 4 – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Page and Palette Bookstore, Fairhope