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
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
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
Hi Rob, would it be possible in the Members listing to be able to look up via location? Such as in NC, or Asheville, or in my case, Blairsville, or WNC or NE-GA? It would be so much easier trying to find if there are 'friends' on here that you could link up with, follow thier posts, as well as locate 'new friends' you haven't met yet from your area. Thanks for considering this additional programming. Best Regards, RhondaKay Brigman
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
(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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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It looks good, Rob. Thanks! Robert Bixby posted the 8th chapter in his comment, so readers can delve into a later part of the book--Esther and Davis Lee's first real date.
I think the section you paraphrased and quoted from is provocative and hopefully will get some responses!
Rob, thanks so much for posting our anthology Clothes Lines. And thank you, Kay, for the plug and for posting it on your blog. Celia Miles and I had a ball at our "office"--McDonald's in Biltmore--chosing submissions and editing the book. We are very glad to have such a collective positive response to our book.
Hello Rob:) Thank you ror your suggestion about posting part of my book. How do I do it? Could you point me in the right direction-I am looking for proffesional critique... That's where I am and what I need. Thanks again, I know you are very busy man:)Halina
Rob, how do I get you interested in my book? The title is A Beagle's Tale...
Would this be a good first step:)?
I am so excited, I have just learned about this writer community right here,at home. I hope I will get to meet some of you at Barnes and Noble-Wednesday reading group? I am mixing things up,right?
Glad to make new friends:)Halina
Rob-thank you for your comment! I did not know any of the stuff you mentioned about the Whippoorwill-so thank you for sharing it with me! And thank you for featuring the post!
Haven't had time to explore your forums, but I'm looking forward to it. Meanwhile, I just got a booking at M is for Murder in the San Francisco Bay area. While I'm excited about my other bookings out west, this one seems genuinely fun.
Hope to see you face to face at a reading locally. Coffee's on me.
Angela
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Hi Rob, would it be possible in the Members listing to be able to look up via location? Such as in NC, or Asheville, or in my case, Blairsville, or WNC or NE-GA? It would be so much easier trying to find if there are 'friends' on here that you could link up with, follow thier posts, as well as locate 'new friends' you haven't met yet from your area. Thanks for considering this additional programming. Best Regards, RhondaKay Brigman
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
(Hey Rob - I could not find your email address so below is an intended email to you. Thanks!)
Dear Rob,
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
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.
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.
Janet
welcome.
i have a lit column and blog. it is connectd with the network www.koottam.com.
so my column get 1, 66000 readers every week.
please see my blog www.newsmk-harikumar.blogspot.com.
please give suppor to our blogs
regards
m k harikumar.
I think the section you paraphrased and quoted from is provocative and hopefully will get some responses!
Would this be a good first step:)?
I am so excited, I have just learned about this writer community right here,at home. I hope I will get to meet some of you at Barnes and Noble-Wednesday reading group? I am mixing things up,right?
Glad to make new friends:)Halina
Haven't had time to explore your forums, but I'm looking forward to it. Meanwhile, I just got a booking at M is for Murder in the San Francisco Bay area. While I'm excited about my other bookings out west, this one seems genuinely fun.
Hope to see you face to face at a reading locally. Coffee's on me.
Angela