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Appalachian Thursday – The Battle of Rich Mountain
While I write historical fiction it's not VERY historical. I have yet to venture back past the 1930s. But I DO sometimes reference more distant history. The Right Kind of Fool is set in Beverly, WV, a very historic town. But the bit of history that's best known is the...
Is It Really Almost Halloween?!? (Then let’s eat like it!)
Seems like I just can't keep track of time this year. The seasons, the holidays, the day of the week--it's all a weird 2020-induced blur. I can't tell you how many times I've had to think hard to remember what month it is! But I do know this coming Saturday is...
Guest Post on AppalachianHistory.net
Today I'm sending you off to check out my guest post on Dave Tabler's Appalachian History site. Throughout the month of October, he's hosting a fun, spooky series of post all about Appalachia and I'm delighted to be participating. Dave created this awesome graphic for...
Appalachian Thursday – Where Are You From?
When people ask me where in West Virginia I'm from, it's a bit of a dance. I generally say, "French Creek." Then, when they give me a blank look, I say, "the nearest town is Buckhannon." Mom and me failing at taking a selfie on Main Street in Buckhannon, WV. Rarely,...
An Election Day Launch
There's this thing in the publishing industry whereby books almost always release on Tuesdays. There are multiple theories as to why this is including: Tuesday is a slow sales day and needs the boost of new releases.The NY Times bestseller list is based on sales from...
Appalachian Thursday – Still Time to Vote
Next week we'll get back to fun stories and information about Appalachia. This week, I'm reminding you that you can continue voting for me for Best Author in the Best of West Virginia poll through October 11 (you can vote daily). THANK YOU to everyone who's already...
Booklist Starred Review!
Have I mentioned that the hero of my new story is deaf? Loyal Raines is a 13-year-old growing up in 1930s Beverly, WV. And he's deaf. He attends the WV School for the Deaf and uses sign language but I'm betting there wouldn't have been too many people around back then...
Appalachian Thursday – Favorite WV Authors
On Monday I shamelessly asked you all to vote for me to be named Best WV Author for 2020. And while I really crave that title, I'm pretty aware that I'm NOT the best WV author. So who is? Well, there are quite a few to choose from. Check out the following and you...
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