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Ron Rash keynotes Spring Literary Festival----his poetry reveals his career

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Review-a-Day for Fri, Sep 30: Wendy and the Lost Boys: The Uncommon Life of Wendy Wasserstein

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Review-a-Day for Thu, Sep 29: Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat

Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat by Jeff Benedict, a review from The Oregonian by Lynne Terry.

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"Reflections From The Mountains" Anthology Launched!

Just finished our anthology's book launch and 1st book signing at the Union Co. Library in Blairsville, GA. "Reflections From The Mountains" is now on sale as a softback, 312 pg anthology of 30 authors and members of the Georgia Mountain Writers Club. We produced it as a celebration of our 10th Anniversary in the Tri-State mountian area of GA/NC/TN.We know you will enjoy every page of prose and poetry, in addition to many graphics and photos. Throughout the book you will also enjoy our…See More
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Jeff Shaara - inspiration to all authors

Historical novelist Jeff Shaara helped Charlotte, NC, celebrate the anniversary of the signing of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence back on May 20, 1775. He held his audience spellbound as he talked at length about his research and writing style in producing numerous books about the American Revolution, the Civil War and World War II. Jeff didn't start writing until in his 40s and after his father, Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Shaara died.The senior Shaara won his prize for the…See More
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Blue Ridge Outdoors to feature "Jumpoff" climb

I took two folks from Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine up the route featured in my mystery novel, "Murder at the Jumpoff." The article will appear in BRO's July issue. I'll read from my book and talk about off-trail hiking at Malaprop's May 27 at 3:00.See More
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Author Karen White to Speak at The Fountainhead Bookstore

June 13, 2012 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Author Karen White will talk about her newest novel, Sea Change.  This is White's 15th book, and is set in St. Simons Island, GA.Space is limited, and in the past these tickets always sell out well before the event, so don't wait. See More
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8th Annual Author Luncheon featuring Rose Senehi at Country Club of Asheville

June 14, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
Rose Senehi is the keynote speaker for the Friends of Madison County’s 8th Annual Author Luncheon. Senehi is the author of 6 contemporary romance thrillers including Render Unto the Valley which was recently named the Gold Medal winner in the 2012 IPPY Awards for Fiction—Southeast region.Tickets are $38 and include a plated lunch, program and booksigning by the author, a silent auction and doorprizes.See More
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Blue Ridge Book Fest

This is our first time out with a book fair. We are renting half a table. You'll see our big poster at the Blue Ridge Book Fest in Flat Rock, this Friday and Saturday -- Murder as a Call to Love. Come by our table and let's talk about the new surge of small local presses. I'd like to interview you for an article I'm putting together, possibly for MountainX.See More
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The historical novel is at its best in Brooks’ colonist taleby Rob Neufeld             There’s a persistent crunch in Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks’ new novel, “Caleb’s Crossing”; and a steady intelligence.            Bethia Mayfield, 15-year-old daughter of a liberal, Massachusetts Bay Colony missionary,…See More
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Civil War Exhibit at Fontana Regional Library

“Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory”     “The Civil War was the first war widely covered with photography," explains Deputy Secretary Dr. Jeffrey Crow of the N. C. Department of Cultural Resources..  The Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory exhibit at Fontana…
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Fred Seely, Grove Park go-to leader, brought American ENKA

Fred Seely made business happen in the time of factoriesby Rob Neufeld             In the Special Collections of Ramsey Library at UNCA, the Fred Loring Seely Family Collection comes to light, revealing how commerce worked a century ago.            “I have abandoned hope of getting you over the phone,” Judge J.D. Murphy urgently wrote Seely in 1927, sending a letter from his Jackson Building office to Seely’s at the Grove Park Inn.            Seely was a go-to guy.  He managed the Grove Park…See More
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Interview with Elizabeth Kostova, May 1, 2012

Elizabeth KostovaInterview, May 1, 2012Interviewer: Rob Neufeld Q:  What mode are you in now with your new novel? A:  I’m in a composing and finishing mode because I’m writing this book under contract, and I’ll turn in a rough draft in December.  I’ve done a lot of research, and I keep doing research, as I go along…See More
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Storyteller does nature woman show for Muddy Sneakers, June 2

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The Jargon Society now a part of the BMC Museum + Arts Center 

The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center announced, Apr. 23, that the Jargon Society, the highly significant small-press publisher founded in 1951 by Jonathan Williams (Asheville native, Black Mountain College alumnus, poet, publisher and photographer) is now under the museum’s auspices.…

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Brevard author wins Nautilus award in YA category

LOCAL WNC AUTHOR WINS AWARD

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Carol MacAllister, Brevard resident since 2006, has been awarded the 2012 Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Middle Grades and Teens category for her first children’s book, The Wisdom Tree and the Red Swing. Her book teaches the value of taking time to think, to act with compassion, and to behave with civility.  The book offers coping skills for anyone feeling isolated or ostracized and offers techniques for…

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Marijo Moore and her spiritual path

Marijo Moore, Cherokee-Dutch writer, editor, publisher, teacher, and medium, presents her book, A Book of Ceremonies & Spiritual Energies Thereof, and gives consultations with each book purchase, at two locations:

 

Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, Sat., May 5, 3 p.m.

 

Blue Ridge Books, Sat., May 26, 3 p.m.

 

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Storyteller does nature woman show for Muddy Sneakers, June 2

The Wild One: An Evening Salon with Frannie Oates, Bard

Frannie Oates, award-winning actress, writer, educator and storyteller shares how the WNC mountains have been a refuge and inspiration.  A native of Asheville, NC she has called Henderson County her home for the past twenty-plus years. Many remember her performance last year as Daisy Werthan in Hendersonville Little Theatre’s Driving Miss…
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Posted on April 27, 2012 at 1:40pm

Los Angeles Times Book Prizes 2012

The LAT Book Prizes were awarded April 20 to:

 

Novel: Alex Shakar, Luminarium

Mystery/Thriller: Stephen King, 11/22/63

First Fiction: Ismet Prcic, Shards Young Adult: Pete Hautman, The Big Crunch

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At 11:24am on April 30, 2012, Kathy Olsen said…

Rob- Would love to invite you to the reception in June for the traveling LIncoln exhibit we are hosting. I will also give you all the information for the David Madden programs and also the Barbara Bates Smith program. She is performing Ron Rash's short story "Lincolnites" which will be enhanced by the beautiful music of Jeff Sebens. I can mail you the small poster and the invitation the 'old fashioned' way. Send your mailing address to me at kolsen@haywoodnc.net. Thanks! Hope to see you at these events, they sound like they are right up your alley. Kathy

At 8:28pm on April 9, 2012, Chris Weaver said…

(Hey Rob - I could not find your email address so below is an intended email to you.  Thanks!)

Dear Rob,


I have been enjoying The Read on WNC after discovering several months ago.  It is a remarkable resource ~ clearly a labor of love!

I am a 3rd grade teacher at Evergreen Community Charter School in Haw Creek.  I love to create curriculum, especially big cross-disciplinary projects.  I have a challenge that I am excited about turning into an opportunity for true community-based education.

Next year, all NC public schools implement new essential standards in social studies.  Interestingly, there is a new focus on local history, particularly in the 3rd grade curriculum.

I am working on a major curriculum project where our students at Evergreen would each choose a significant person, place, event, or innovation that has helped to make Asheville what it is today.  The students would do research, including interviewing adults with local knowledge and doing fieldwork.  The kids would write and also build something to honor their subject, culminating in a community gallery/presentation event.

Among the challenges in making this happen is the reality that there are not many written research resources that are at the right level for elementary school readers.  I have some ideas that I am excited about on how to address this...but I imagine you do too, and I would love to hear yours.

Would you be interested in having a cup of coffee or a beer sometime to talk about this?

I would actually teach (facilitate) this project starting in January of next year, but I hope to start much sooner in gathering help & building momentum.  I also hope that a local community education project like this could benefit teachers and students in other schools as well.

Cheers,
Chris
chrisgweaver13@gmail.com
At 1:36pm on June 10, 2011, Sharyn McCrumb said…
Thanks for the interview, Rob, and for your patience. Other than the people who helped with the research, you are the first person I talked to who knew anything about the Tom Dula story, and I was dying to talk about it. Thanks for listening!
At 4:53pm on May 23, 2011, Mary A. Berger said…

Rob - I thought the BookFest was a huge success, and your interview with Ann B. Ross was delightful.  May I ask if you do book reviews for authors?  My character, Mattie, in "The Trouble with Mattie," tells me she would be ever grateful to you.  

Thanks!

Mary A. Berger

At 2:13pm on March 27, 2011, Lynn Salsi said…
Thought you might like to know that the comments I "captured" from you about the importance of book reviews will appear in the new book Many Genres: One Craft, Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction. I wrote only one chapter, as it is a compilation of lessons and advice by many authors, many whom earned either Master's degrees, Master of Fine Arts degrees, or both, from Seton Hill University in Greenburg, PA. It was edited by Bram Stoker award winner, Michael Arnzen and fantasy writer, Heidi Miller. There are also guests in the book, such as Tess Gerritsen, internationally known thriller writer, and Ginger Clark, book agent at Curtis Brown. Published by Headline Books of Terra Alta, West Virginia, it is scheduled for release at the end of April. I will promote the book at the Grub Street Writer's Festival in Boston the last weekend of April.
At 10:28am on February 18, 2011, Michael Lodico said…
Had a great guided tour of the collection. It was an excellent trip overall - enjoyed staying at the Algonquin and imagining all those witty folk trading jibes around the table...
At 12:26am on February 10, 2011, Sharyn McCrumb said…
Thanks, Rob! Glad to be here. As you probably know, my next novel is "The Ballad of Tom Dooley," (Thomas Dunne Books, August 2011). Because Tom Dula was defended by NC's Confederate governor, Zebulon Baird Vance, I am scheduled to do a program on the novel at the Zebulon Vance birthplace on Saturday, November 5.
At 2:03pm on May 22, 2010, David Madden said…
Rob, You were, of course, on the original list I sent to the publisher to get a review copy of ABDUCTED BY CIRCUMSTANCE. I also asked Tom Post at UTenn Press twice to follow up with copies, so it is a mystery that none reached you. Of my ten novels, this one has had one problem after another. I appreciate your asking for a copy.

What is the best address for books to reach you? I will ask Tom Post again to send a copy and I will send one myself just to make sure. I crave your insights about this strange novel. I read at Montford Books last night and will read at Malaprop's June 26 and maybe Chan's shop later, and other places all around.

Your reviews and The Read perform a great service in the Asheville area literary firmament.
At 3:03pm on March 22, 2010, Dan Slagle said…
Hey Rob....
Yes, there is now a no trespassing sign at the driveway access to the cemetery. I don't know who owns the property now, but my guess is they don't want to deal with folks coming up their drive and parking at the cemetery entrance. I'm pretty sure the cemetery is not part of their property, but their drive is the most logical access. It is accessible (as far as I know) from another driveway, but its a tough walk up a steep hill. NC statutes cover access to cemeteries, but the law relates to relatives of those buried there not being denied access. I don't think the law would apply to the general public. It is a disappointment the driveway has been posted.
When I worked on Madison County Civil War Trails markers, I discussed putting up a marker down there with a long time resident with deep roots there. I asked the person to talk with others to get an idea if the community was in favor. The reply to me was that they were not interested, so I dropped the idea.
At 3:27pm on February 23, 2010, Janet Masters said…
Thanks Rob,
Janet

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