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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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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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Barefoot 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
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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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Montreat College Friends of the Library--Tommy Hays, speaker at Montreat College Gaither Fellowship Hall

June 15, 2013 from 12pm to 2:30pm
June 15, 2013 Annual luncheon of the Montreat College Friends of the Library.  Tommy Hays will be speaking about his novel The Pleasure Was Mine and previewing his upcoming  What I Came to Tell You.  Lunch at 12:00 noon in Gaither Fellowship Hall.  $15.00 for lunch and speaker.  Speaker only at 1:00 pm in adjacent Gaither Chapel $10.00.  Annual dues: $15.00Reservations:  828-669-8012 Ext. 3502 or 3504See More
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As the Twig is Bent is Available Now in Audiobook

As the Twig is Bent, the original book in the Matt Davis Mystery Series by Joe Perrone Jr, is now available as an audio book from Audible.com and iTunes.  Opening Day and Twice Bitten, the second…See More
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Charles Fletcher at CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE

May 17, 2013 from 1pm to 7pm
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High Country Festival of the Book at Tweetsie Railroad, Watauga High School

June 21, 2013 at 8:30am to June 22, 2013 at 4pm
BISCUITS, BOOKS & BALLADS Join us June 21 for dinner at historic Tweetsie Railroad with NY Times Best-Selling Author, Sharyn McCrumb Tickets $50.00http://www.highcountryfestivalofthebook.com/tickets-for-biscuits-books--ballads.html    - WRITING WORKSHOP - June 21 from 8:30 - 4:00 At the Watauga County Public Library…See More
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"This will be my final post on this blog.  I am not surprised that you won't change your story.  We agree to disagree.  A professional historian does not wear blinders and performs adequate investigation before publication of…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"I understand why you would not want to accept the evidence I have presented.  I don’t need or want you stating my position since I don't trust you.  If you publish something in a book that is untrue the damage is done.  I…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"As relates to your hang up on Dick Drake’s age and height, any researcher knows that documents often vary for various reasons including who, where and when the document was prepared.  Foremost, you cannot prove as you claim that some…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"Further to my prior remark about your research, had you asked me for further information before you published your book, I would have been more than happy to show you proof that Dick Drake entered into the service under the alias name Henry Harrison…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"Terrell, I disagree with your “Measured in Blood” claims on page 6 – 8 that Dick Drake did not serve in the U.S. Colored Infantry, Company K, 40th Regiment for reasons I will post.  Dick Drake was a slave, the property of…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"I believe you previously posted a comment on January 22 that you were distantly related to Dick Drake.  I cannot find the post now.  If you don't know who his father was then why would you say you were distantly related to…"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
"I have been unable to prove the father of Dick Drake.  Who is his father and what is your proof?  How are you distantly related to Dick Drake?"
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Troy Drake commented on terrell garren's blog post Garren's Civil War research
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At 9:07am on January 18, 2013, terrell garren said…

Troy,

Thank you for the considerate question. I was expecting to hear from you. Please see my blog post here for a full explanation of your question.

Thanks, TG

 
 
 

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