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Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore College

Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore CollegeClark Adams, a member of the English faculty at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, is seeking information on the following list of faculty who are still living and may have taught when the college was "on the mountain" at Seely's Castle during the years 1949 - 1961.  The college operated under that name from 1936 to 1969, when it was consolidated into the state university system.  See UNCA Ramsey Library Special Collections'…See More
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A nostalgic walk through 1930s Haw Creekby Rob NeufeldPHOTO CAPTION: The Haw Creek School that replaced Bell’s church-funded school in the 1920s.             I took a walk down Haw Creek Road the other day—in the year 1936—and I got to hear some folks talking.            I wasn’t sure of my way around, so I…See More
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"Aftermath of the Civil War" A lecture in WNCHA's Civil War Series at Reuter Center at UNCA

June 15, 2013 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Dr. Gordon McKinney and Dr. Steve Nash will describe and analyze the attempt to recreate the social, political and economic world after the Civil War in western North Carolina.  Special emphasis will be placed on racial adjustment, improving transportation and the development of the Appalachian stereotype.  Sponsored by the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  Open to the public, admission to members of WNCHA and OLLI is free.  $5.00 for…See More
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"Taking A Leap: An Evening of Connie's Stories" and a Workshop at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast

June 30, 2013 from 3pm to 9pm
 Connie Regan-Blake, renowned Appalachian storyteller, will perform “Taking a Leap: An Evening of Connie’s Stories” on Sunday June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast in Barnardsville, NC, twenty minutes north of Asheville. Persons interested in learning or developing the craft of storytelling can also attend a workshop entitled “Opening Doors: A Storytelling Workshop Exploring Memories” at 3:00-5:30. Workshop fee is $40 before June 21 and $55 after. Fee includes both events.…See More
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Julia Nunnally Duncan Book Signing and Reception at St. John's Episcopal Parish House

June 23, 2013 from 11:30am to 12:30pm
St. John's Episcopal Church Women in Marion will host a book signing and reception in celebration of Julia Nunnally Duncan's new book Barefoot in the Snow. The event will be held at St. John's Parish House in the great hall during Coffee Hour (approximately 11:30 a.m.) on Sunday, June 23,and the public is cordially invited. See More
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Kevin Morgan Watson commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing
"Dawn, I'm based out of Winston-Salem, but for Press 53 I use POD printing by Lightning Source, a division of Ingram. They are based in LaVergne, TN, and I have an excellent relationship with them. I think LULU is fine for very small runs and…"
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"Don, If by "uploaded publishing" you mean an ebook, I'm all for it. I don't acquire electronic rights to the books I publish, so the author is free to set up his or her book as an ebook for Kindle or the Sony reader and reap the…"
Oct 24, 2009
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"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…"
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John Ehle Reading and Celebration at West Asheville Branck Library

October 10, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
John Ehle will celebrate the Press 53 publication of the 25th Anniversary edition of his best-selling novel Last One Home with a rare reading and book signing at West Asheville Branch Library on Saturday, October10, at 2 p.m. Last One Home is the last book in Ehle's famous Appalachian Mountain series that began with The Land Breakers, which will also be available for purchase. This reading is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by The Writers’ Workshop. For more information, email…See More
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John Ehle Reading and Celebration at West Asheville Branck Library

October 10, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
John Ehle will celebrate the Press 53 publication of the 25th Anniversary edition of his best-selling novel Last One Home with a rare reading and book signing at West Asheville Branch Library on Saturday, October10, at 2 p.m. Last One Home is the last book in Ehle's famous Appalachian Mountain series that began with The Land Breakers, which will also be available for purchase. This reading is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by The Writers’ Workshop. For more information, email…See More
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Cover Photo Needed for Lion on the Hearth, by John Ehle

I'm in the process of reissuing John Ehle's 1961 novel Lion on the Hearth. I'd like to find a cover photo or painting of Lexington Avenue in Asheville from the 1920s. If anyone has some images I could consider, I would appreciate it. Send me a note at kevin@press53.com.
Jul 7, 2009
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Kathryn Magendie replied to Kevin Morgan Watson's discussion Small Press challenges in the group Creative Publishing
"I wish I'd known about this! I published with a small press and would be interested to see the point of view of a small press - what SP considers as "success" of an author - what SP likes their authors to do to make them happy - how…"
Jun 26, 2009
Tipper left a comment for Kevin Morgan Watson
"Kevin-Thank you for the comment! Yes I'd love to travel back in time and watch the folks in the photo go about their daily lives. The photo is of my Grandmother's family-so I also wish I had asked her more about her childhood before it was…"
Apr 29, 2009
Kevin Morgan Watson commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing
"Nancy, You pose a good question that I am asked often. Usually, when I reprint a book it either what I consider a classic out-of-print book, like John Ehle's The Land Breakers, or Guy Owen's Journey for Joedel (coming soon), I also…"
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Small Press challenges

Tomorrow, April 8, I will deliver a talk to a local leadership group on the challenges of running a small press. While there are numerous challenges, my main focus will be on finding readers who love the kind of writing I love. When I founded Press 53 in October of 2005, I made a decision to not follow the markets by publishing the current trends; rather, I decided to publish the kind of writing I love and set out to find readers who agree with me. This way I would never have to edit, re-edit,…See More
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Kevin Morgan Watson replied to Kathryn Stripling Byer's discussion New Poetry Books by NC Writers
"Kathryn, Thanks for mentioning Joseph Bathanti. We're launching his book, Land of Amnesia, next Wed, April 1, at a Press 53 party to kick off National Poetry Month. I'll be sending you a copy when it arrives on Monday."
Mar 28, 2009
Kevin Morgan Watson commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing
"I'm not familiar with Blurb, and I've seen a few Lulu books. I know Lulu is more expensive per book than traditional publishing, but if you only want enough for family and friends, then it's a good option. For your purposes, Jenny, I…"
Mar 12, 2009
Kevin Morgan Watson commented on Rob Neufeld's group Creative Publishing
"Rob, y interest is mainly poetry and short story collections, reprinting classic out-of-print books, an occasional novel and memoir. Jenny, have to considered a blog where you can post an occasional photo and talk about it and your project? If not,…"
Mar 11, 2009

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At 6:59am on October 22, 2009, DONALD MAROTTA said…
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 said it was "masterful in its care and worthy of the highest praise." Its title needs to be The Practical Book of Buying Antique Furniture. I am following it with another which balances Antiques, New-tiques, and Fun-tiques, and I have other books well developed, which are humorous.
Don Marotta
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At 2:40pm on April 29, 2009, Tipper said…
Kevin-Thank you for the comment! Yes I'd love to travel back in time and watch the folks in the photo go about their daily lives. The photo is of my Grandmother's family-so I also wish I had asked her more about her childhood before it was too late.

Hope you have a great day!

Tipper
 
 
 

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