Knockout Book Bash Signing was dreamed up by Jessie Lane, as a fun way to raise money for various charities while mingling with fellow authors and meeting their incredibly awesome readers. Jessie knew, however, that she would need a level-headed and sensible partner to curtail her over the top ideas.

What do you mean we can't have an author signing

at the top of the Eiffel Tower? #Rude

So Jessie grabbed her good friend, and fellow Kentucky author, JM Madden, and dragged the poor woman into doing the event with her. There might have been some kicking and screaming, but Jessie did get her there!

Their first book signing was held in Louisville, KY in July of 2022 at the Muhammad Ali Center where both JM and Jessie took a lot of inspiration from the rich history and wisdom of the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, who once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

The signing was a smashing success beyond JM and Jessie's wildest dreams, and they even sold out of their attendee tickets. The chosen charity that year was the Meade County Band Boosters, who were presented with a bank check for $12,500.