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Julia Nunnally Duncan will sign her fiction and poetry books at McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA) gift shop on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Part of the proceeds from sales go to support MACA.See More

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City Lights Bookstore posted an event

Live Holiday Music with the Shepherd of the Hills String Band at City Lights Bookstore

December 21, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Join us on Saturday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore to hear The Shepherd of the Hills String Band play some favorite songs of the holiday season. The 21st marks winter solstice and the last Saturday before Christmas so come by and help us celebrate this special time of year. While taking in the concert, if you have a few names to check off the shopping list be sure to grab one of our holiday catalogs and take advantage of our holiday catalog sale. Select a book in the…See More

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Great Smokies Writing Program Spring 2014 courses

UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. 10-week courses for writers of various levels of experience: Poetry – Kenneth Chamlee will lead "Art Becomes Art: Writing Poetry Inspired by…See More

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The Message: Newest Mattie Caper

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 The Message: Newest Mattie CaperI'm back! While my creator, Mary Berger, is pounding out further adventures about yours truly, I have to tell you about this latest caper she has me—and Clare—involved in. In The Message, we're volunteering at a local thrift shop. I'm minding my own business…See More

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City Lights Bookstore posted an event

Coffee with the Poet: Sharing Christmas Poems at City Lights Bookstore

December 19, 2013 from 10:30am to 12pm

The Coffee with the Poet Series continues on Thursday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. at City Lights Bookstore. Folks are encouraged to bring favorite Christmas poems to share with the group. Whether it is a poem personally penned or a well-loved classic, please join us and share! The Coffee with the Poet Series gathers every third Thursday of the month and is co-sponsored by the NetWest chapter of the North Carolina Writers Network. For more…See More

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Sparta BookFest at Sparta, NC

November 23, 2013 from 11am to 2pm

From 11am till 2pm on Saturday, November 23, regional authors will be appearing for book signings at downtown shops.Hosting locations are Alleghany Historical Museum, Alleghany County Public Library, Becca’s Backwoods, Books N’ Friends, Centerview, Homespun, Imaging Specialists, Inc., Mangum-Cater on Main, Murphy’s Mercantile, Ofelia’s On Main, and Studio Redwood.Authors are Kimberly Killon Atwell, Tim Bullard, Doug Butler, C. David Gelly, Jeff Halsey, Rose M. Haynes, Drew Hines, Rick Houston,…See More

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City Lights Bookstore posted an event

ABC Yoga at City Lights Bookstore

December 7, 2013 from 5pm to 6:30pm

Join us at City Lights Bookstore on Saturday, December 7th at 5 p.m as Instructor Jennie Ashlock helps us unwind from winter’s flurry during a peaceful hour of gentle yoga in City Light’s Regional room. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. All donations will go to City Light’s 15th-annual Giving Tree, which provides age-appropriate books for children in Jackson County during the holidays. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat or Blanket). Hot tea will be provided following the yoga session.See More

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New author's book, "The Trouble with Mattie", a women's comedy/drama

My name is Mary A. Berger and I'm a new author from Hendersonville. My women's humor/drama novel, "The Trouble with Mattie", will give you plenty of laughs, but also has a serious edge. The…Continue

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Essay Winner by Mary A. Berger

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 Essay Winner Announcements@HumorPress.com Contest Winner Mary A. Berger Is Named A Finalist In HumorPress.com's "America's Funniest Humor!" Writing Contest Mary A. Berger, a writer from…See More

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Mary's Been Busy

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Mary's Been BusyGood grief, you'd think my creator, Mary, would have enough to do keeping up with all my, well, "activities." She actually writes about things other than my scheming, comical behavior. (Clare, did I hear you say erratic?) I mentioned in my last post the humor piece she had published in the current Not Your Mother's Book anthology. Not only…See More

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Book No. 3 Almost Ready, Mary A. Berger

Book No. 3 Almost Ready, by Mary A. BergerTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 Book No. 3 Almost ReadyI know, I know, it's been a while since you've heard from me. But hey, I've been out doing good deeds. You see, Clare and I are trying to figure out how to get into this blasted online dating site in our pursuit of an online bad boy. Trouble is, neither of us knows much about…See More

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Local Authors Day at Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Spartanburg, SC

May 9, 2012 from 11am to 1pm

Highlighting local authors on Wednesdays through the summer. Mary A. Berger will have her women's humor/cozy mystery novels, "The Trouble with Mattie" and "A Trip to the Water's Edge" available for sale. Each Wednesday through the summer, authors are scheduled to bring their books and set up in the atrium of the Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters in Spartanburg, SC.

Apr 27, 2012

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Mary A. Berger at Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville, NC

April 28, 2012 from 10am to 4pm

Book exhibit/signing at Historic Johnson Farm Festival, 3346 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville, NC on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Author's two women's humor/mysteries, The Trouble with Mattie and A Trip to the Water's Edge, will be available for purchase. Also, please visit my blog at: mattiesmysteries.blogspot.comSee More

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Murder and Mayhem

Hi Gang,A quick note to let you know about a book review Mary just received. Todd Fonesco runs a site called Review My Book On Amazon and was kind enough to give Mary's latest book, A Trip to the Water's Edge, a read. And guess what? She received four out of five stars! Here's an excerpt from his review:Trip to the Water’s Edge – Murder and Mayhem Mattie Mitchell Style!Rating: 4 of 5"For those who like a light hearted…See More

Jan 23, 2012

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Reception for Winner of The Fountainhead Bookstore Short Story Contest at The Fountainhead Bookstore

January 19, 2012 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Join us as we honor the winner of our first Short Story Contest - Noelle McKay. Her story, "Ungrateful Child" was up against some stiff competition, according to the judges. A wine reception will be held 1/19/12 at 6:30, when the story will also be read for the public. See More

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Reading Preference:: Humor, have published my first Amazon book, "The Trouble with Mattie" and am halfway through second. Like Garrison Keilor

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. . . from my book, "The Trouble with Mattie" . . .

. . . Mattie tried to reach for her phone. Again, she was blocked by the men.
"What are you trying to do?" she cried out; "I'm not your prisoner!" At that, she managed to slip out of her chair and head for the door. Two hands slammed the door shut before she could reach it. Slowly, she backed away from them, growing fear reflecting in her eyes . . .

(From my second Mattie's Mysteries Series, soon to be out)

. . . Mattie glanced in the rear view mirror and noticed a gray truck following closely behind. When she sped up, the truck sped up; when she slowed down, the truck slowed down. She pulled into a parking lot, wondering if the truck would follow her . . .

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At 1:36pm on January 8, 2012, Cathryn McLeod said…: Mary, please excuse my not accepting your friend request earlier. I get distracted.. thanks.

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At 3:50pm on June 17, 2011, Charles Davidson said…: Thank you, Mary for your kind invitation. I look forward to getting acquainted.

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At 4:06pm on June 16, 2011, Frances Rogers said…: Thank, Mary! Fran Rogers

At 3:54pm on June 13, 2011, M Huggins said…: Sounds like a great read--I am from Brevard!

At 4:50pm on June 10, 2011, MARYROSE McWHIRTER said…: "The Trouble with Mattie" sounds interesting, so I just downloaded the ebook from B&N to read on my iPad. Thanks for sharing! MWM

At 2:01pm on June 10, 2011, Elizabeth said…: I read the reviews on amazon, read your blog... our library doesn't carry it. I'll make a purchase request for it and they buy the book if it's not in the system in another county. It sounds so real- like yo really did eat all that quiche and bumped into the tattoo man. Did some of this really happen? I blog about hte books I read if there isn't any swearing in em. Looking forward to reading the book. Elizabeth (lisa)

At 1:48pm on May 15, 2011, Jack R.Pyle said…: Not only that, Mary, but we both remember (or think we do) that you pronounce your last name with a sof "g."

jack

At 5:51pm on May 13, 2011, Jack R.Pyle said…: Hi, Mary,

Yes, of course, both of us remember you, Mary, and we are delighted that your first book is going to be at the Hendersonville event. We can't be there--previous engagements--because we now have 14 books between us so we are out there "peddling books" at every opportunity.

Our best wishes are with you.

I hope this gets to you, but I am unfamiliar with all this social networking stuff, but I'm willing, in your case, to give it a try.

jack

At 8:45pm on March 8, 2011, Mary A. Berger said…: Add to Favorites: Janet Evanovich