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Claire Halsey posted a blog postFour Brothers in Gray Available Now
The newest release from Star Route Books, Four Brothers in Gray, is now available! The book tells the story of Confederate soldiers Andy, Harrison, Calvin and Alfred Proffit. Star Route Books reprinted the book with permission from Wilkes Community College…See More
Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe posted eventsPOLITICS OF FOOD BOOKCLUB
July 29, 2013 from 7pm to 9pmALL ROMANCE ALL THE TIME BOOKCLUB
July 16, 2013 from 7pm to 9pmMalaprop's Graphic Novel Bookclub: Comix Club
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Rob Neufeld posted a discussionTour of 3 old cemeteries in Swannanoa Valley, May 25
Swannanoa Valley Cemeteries Tourfrom press release[also see other stories: tour of historic Old Toxaway Baptist Church Upper Cemetery; slide show tour of Old Broad River Cemetery and story about it; tour of …See More
Rob Neufeld posted a discussionBarefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan
Marion poet cradles the individuals in her lifeby Rob NeufeldReview of: Barefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan (World Audience trade paper, Apr. 2013, 67 pages) “The Loving Child” might be an alternate title for Julia Nunnally Duncan’s new book of poems, “Barefoot in the Snow.” Her title poem…See More
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Vandercooked Poetry Nights at Asheville BookWorks at Asheville BookWorks
June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Asheville BookWorks Inaugurates Broadside & Reading Series: Vandercooked Poetry Nights Asheville BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts, introduces Vandercooked Poetry Nights, a reading series that offers the public the opportunity to print letterpress broadsides at the series events. The first Vandercooked Poetry Night is Saturday, June 1, 2013. Printing begins at 7:00 p.m. The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Asheville BookWorks will…See More
Celia Miles' new novel, sequel to Sarranda, is available in paper and Kindle
http://www.celiamiles.comSarranda's Heart: A Love Story of Place is now available in regional independent bookstores and on Kindle, soon on Amazon.See More
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DONALD MAROTTA posted a status"I'm doing zero and less today, trying to heal a sprained toe ligament, and hoping to make it to the Boone writers group on Thursday."
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Joe Perrone Jr."Joe, you seem to have some Italian background. I was born surrounded by father's Italian family in Philadelphia, and have some memory of the generosity, and wish I had more. My closest relative there died 2 years ago. Soon I may be…"
DONALD MAROTTA commented on Rob Neufeld's group Promoting Writers"I am sorry to have missed the Burnsville based festival workshops. I wanted to go to make some new friends. I have a list of names to try to contact in nearby counties and will proceed this way.
In the meanwhile, is there anyone…"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Lea Hamer Crandall"The comment you posted in 2009 about southern women passive aggressive and abusing themselves was difficult for me to understand then. Less so after reading Caitlin Flannagan's To Hell With All That- Loving and Loathing Our Inner Housewife.
I…"
DONALD MAROTTA commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing"What about local gazettes possibly appearing individually online--or in library directories--which may cover the field, but won't have widgets. Calling the Ghost Busters will not help, except if you think it will for momentary relief. Sorry…"
DONALD MAROTTA commented on Vittoria repetto's group Italian American Writers"My name is Don Marotta, originally from Philadelphia. I live in the Tri-Cities, TN
area. A book I authored was published and I continue to write, but less so. A cousin in Philadelphia was a theater producer, director, actor for many years and I am…"
DONALD MAROTTA commented on Rob Neufeld's group Promoting Writers"I cannot see where promoting by hopping from bookstore to bookstore by land is helpful because of the physical exhaustion. I write from the perspective of an old guy not keen on traveling, and knowing more productive means--which require an…"
DONALD MAROTTA commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing"I am wondering whether uploaded publishing and simultaneous hard copy publishing are possible with the author's owning the copyright. Reply without a publisher's bias if you are considering this. By uploaded publishing, I do not…"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Kevin Morgan Watson"Kevin,
I was the author of Prospecting for Old Furniture, written before my having knowledge of self-promotion. It was written from several perspectives, including my company's work in restoring antique furniture. An editor of Mid-West reviews…"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Lea Hamer Crandall"I am a believer in health, happiness, hope, help, and humor, all interactive. Your analysis is astute. How can these southern lady behaviors be changed to the good, incorporating and enabling them to become Sweet Potato Queens as realists and Laurie…"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Lea Hamer Crandall"I would like to visit Weaverville to gain further information. I am 66 years old and have varied interests. I have degrees in counseling and English, work experience with both. Are there any festivals or group things I could come to there? I am in…"
Lea Hamer Crandall left a comment for DONALD MAROTTA"Love it - want it - have it in me and it's just about ready to come out. I have a theory on why Southern women are so OVERLY accommodating, passive aggressive, pleasing to men and VIOLENTLY emotionally abusive towards themselves and specific…"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Gwin Jones"Gwin,
How do you feel about humor writing?
Don Marotta
marottadonald@gmail.com"
DONALD MAROTTA left a comment for Lea Hamer Crandall"How do you feel about humor writing?
Don Marotta
marottadonald@gmail.com"
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June 6
I live near Roan Mountain and am working to complete two humor books. One of them, a result of my living in Appalachia, is now titled You Just Don't Know Hillbillies. The other makes light of antique furniture and balances it with new-tiques and others. I book I did with an illustrator is Prospecting for Old Furniture, a practical book for insuring quality in buying antique furniture.
I have degrees in counselor education from UFLA and English from ETSU, and have worked in mental health and teaching English. I have lived in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Staunton, VA, cities in Florida, and country areas. Humor of any kind interests me.
A woman from Indiana and I were talking about her parents while we were waiting on car repairs a few days ago. She said that when faced with the question of Alzheimers, her mother said, well no, she didn't have it, but she does have Sometimers.
I have benefited from Norman Cousins's books, including Anatomy of an Illness and Head First, which scrutinizes medical diagnoses. I also like The Laughter Prescription by Lawrence Peter and Bill Dana, much other humor writing and the work of The Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and The Humor Project. I would be interested in a joke or whatever you like.
Donald Marotta
marottadonald@gmail.com
(423) 725-3200
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June 6
I live near Roan Mountain and am working to complete two humor books. One of them, a result of my living in Appalachia, is now titled You Just Don't Know Hillbillies. The other makes light of antique furniture and balances it with new-tiques and others. I book I did with an illustrator is Prospecting for Old Furniture, a practical book for insuring quality in buying antique furniture.
I have degrees in counselor education from UFLA and English from ETSU, and have worked in mental health and teaching English. I have lived in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Staunton, VA, cities in Florida, and country areas. Humor of any kind interests me.
A woman from Indiana and I were talking about her parents while we were waiting on car repairs a few days ago. She said that when faced with the question of Alzheimers, her mother said, well no, she didn't have it, but she does have Sometimers.
I have benefited from Norman Cousins's books, including Anatomy of an Illness and Head First, which scrutinizes medical diagnoses. I also like The Laughter Prescription by Lawrence Peter and Bill Dana, much other humor writing and the work of The Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and The Humor Project. I would be interested in a joke or whatever you like.
Donald Marotta
marottadonald@gmail.com
(423) 725-3200
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- At 11:30pm on June 16, 2009, Lea Hamer Crandall said…
- Love it - want it - have it in me and it's just about ready to come out. I have a theory on why Southern women are so OVERLY accommodating, passive aggressive, pleasing to men and VIOLENTLY emotionally abusive towards themselves and specific children. Tragic, funny and at the same time very much the experience of a lot of the middle to upper class women born in the South East during the 1960's and 1970's.
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