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Folklore Subjects

We get to assemble sources, discussions, and research about such subjects as Frankie Silver and Br'er Rabbit.

11 Nov 5
Reply by Rob Neufeld

Book & culture issues

Those who work in the fields of books, education, heritage, and culture can consult, comment, and ask questions.

16 1 hour ago
Top 10 Writing Tips
by nice girl

Book Finds

7 Oct 9
Reply by Jackie Smith

Anthologies

Readers' lists of bests of things

2 Oct. 10, 2008
Reply by Sherry Austin

Best Pleasure List

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Our cultural community

We share our experience of and thoughts about writers, artists, performers, and cultural leaders in the region

11 Sep 24
Diana Gabaldon visit and interview; plus Rash and Earley events
by Rob Neufeld

New WNC Books and Media

This comprehensive list of new books relating to WNC subjects and authors is the place to go to know what's out; and to add your comments and reviews.

45 Nov 22
Nance Dude by Gary Carden on DVD
by Rob Neufeld

Communities

5 Sep. 27, 2008
Reply by Maria

Literary events

13 Nov 1
Reader's Guide for Bastard out of Carolina; Poster for author event
by Rob Neufeld

Bookfinder on "The Read" by topic

26 Sep 13
Bookfinder--Books about Architecture
by Rob Neufeld

Western North Carolina Books

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BOOKS AN ANNOTATED GUIDE TO THE LITERATURE OF THE REGION FOR ALL READERS Produced by Together We Read, WNC’s 21-County Reading Program Written by Rob Neufeld, February 2007, Revised Sept. 2007

20 Oct 4
The Soul Tree: Poems and Photographs of the Southern Appalachians
by Rob Neufeld

Civil War Forum

This will keep track of what books (and other media) are saying about the Civil War; and of our ideas of what history should be.

7 Nov 24
Reply by terrell garren

Children's books

3 Dec. 15, 2008
Best YA Debuts
by Rob Neufeld

Immigration in WNC

This includes stories and discussion threads about immigration in WNC.

4 Jun. 9, 2008
Reply by John Kuhlman

AC-T Book Reviews

Here's an archive of book reviews on local, visiting, and significant authors

35 Nov 3
Reply by Bill Branyon

Current events

8 Sep 5
Aiding Darfur and stopping genocide
by Rob Neufeld

Local History

26 Nov 15
Aston Park and the neighborhood it nourished
by Rob Neufeld

Land Development

1 Jul. 7, 2008
"Boone" features historic land development theme
by Rob Neufeld

Language

There have been discussions of language, especially mountain speech, in Folklore forums. This new forum focuses on the interest.

1 Jun 25
Reply by Betty Cloer Wallace

Poems

Post poems, with permission, and talk about them.

1 Jun 28
Toast by Catherine Carter
by Rob Neufeld

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Top 10 Writing Tips

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Deep Creek Civil War Battle Committee 13 Replies

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Nance Dude by Gary Carden on DVD

Started by Rob Neufeld in New WNC Books and Media Nov 22.

Book Reviews

Review-a-Day for Thu, Dec 3: Too Much Happiness

Too Much HappinessToo Much Happiness by Alice Munro, a review from The Oregonian by Ellen Urbani.

Review-a-Day for Wed, Dec 2: Raymond Carver: A Writer's Life

Raymond Carver: A Writer's LifeRaymond Carver: A Writer's Life by Carol Sklenicka, a review from Minneapolis Star Tribune by Mark Athitakis.

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Margaret Shook added a blog post
How does one select an editor? 12-3-09 Subject: Photos & WNC regional history
6 hours ago
Appalachian Authors Fair at Historic Old Fort Depot
December 5, 2009 from 12pm to 3pm
A showcase of regional authors who will discuss and sign their books at the newly renovated Old Fort Depot. Refreshments served.
11 hours ago
I am a fan of The Great Smokies Review. When will the next issue be posted?
11 hours ago
Susan Kathryn de Vegter Curiosity and likened creative people
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Julia Nunnally Duncan added an event
Radio Interview at WBRM Radio Station
December 2, 2009 from 8:15am to 9am
Julia Nunnally Duncan will be interviewed live on WBRM (1250 AM) on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8:15 a.m. She will discuss her new novel When Day Is Done and her 1 p.m. reading at the Appalachian Authors' Fair Saturday, Dec. 5.
19 hours ago
Good website. Thanks Danny www.hikertohiker.com
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Hi Danny: The Creative Penn has had some interesting articles recently about social networking and writers. From the research I've done, daily social networking probably doesn't seem helpful unless you are specifically trying to build a high-traf...
yesterday
Charles Vess Collectible Book Event at Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
December 13, 2009 from 7pm to 8:15pm
Store favorite Charles Vess will give a slide presentation and take questions before signing copies of his new hardcover retrospective book, Drawing Down the Moon: The Art of Charles Vess. If you are unable to attend this special event, we will ha...
yesterday
Christine Hale I'll be signing my novel Basil's Dream at Malaprop's in Asheville on Friday, Dec. 11, from 4-5.
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Chuck Connors is attending Rob Neufeld's event
Gary Carden plays on DVD reception at City Lights Bookstore
December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm
City Lights Bookstore hosts a reception for Gary Carden's new DVD, Elizabeth Westall's performance of his play, Nance Dude. Carden will also talk about the director's cut of Prince of Dark Corners, soon to be released.
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UNC Asheville added a blog post
"Building Bone Vitality: A Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Bone Loss and Reverse Osteoporosis," a new book by Amy Lanou, UNC Asheville assistant professor of health and wellness, has been getting a lot of attention. In fact, on November 24, it lande...
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Rob Neufeld added an event
Gary Carden plays on DVD reception at City Lights Bookstore
December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm
City Lights Bookstore hosts a reception for Gary Carden's new DVD, Elizabeth Westall's performance of his play, Nance Dude. Carden will also talk about the director's cut of "Prince of Dark Corners," soon to be released.
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Danny Bernstein added a blog post
Hi readers and writers: How much is the right amount of social networking? I have a website www.hikertohiker.com and a blog on that website, www.hikertohiker.com/thishikinglife I just signed up for Facebook. I realize that most of you have been o...
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