Kim Bellavance’s last login was Saturday, March 21 2009.
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Join the Vistas of KY & Appalachian Readers & Authors group as Gail Chandler discusses her book, "The Bluegrass Dream: A Wilderness Adventure of Early Settlers. Here is a brief synopsis of the plot:In the middle of a snow storm Jess and her Aunt delivered a stillborn that took the life of Uncle David's wife. Devastated by her Father's death in Kentucky Jess vowed to fulfill his dream of life in Kentucky. Dressed in her twin brother's clothes she tried to follow David to the Bluegrass. Weather, Digger and Hutch two Bluegrass long hunters she met, and Indians made her trip very difficult. She reached the Bluegrass on her own and with her neighbor's help she builds her cabin. Then she shared her secret with them. Digger and Hutch returned to the Bluegrass. Hutch found Jess is Jessica and their friction continued. Bandit and Outlaw, Jess' coons added pranks to her life. David and his party arrived, Jess takes in Lightfoot's runaway sister Fawn, then James and Katherine joined the village near Fort McClelland. Jess' life is filled with work, love, Indian raids, death, new life, accidents, nature's elements, and their camaraderie. Hutch and Jess were to be married when he returned from selling their furs in New Orleans. Illinois Indians captured Hutch an hour before the wedding. Jess with the help of Digger and Bill followed on the rivers to retrieve him.The book can be purchased online in both paperback and Kindle at amazon.com for $15.95.
We are reading this book in the Vistas of KY Readers and Authors Group this month. I hope you will join us.Scott P's debut novel, "An Innocent Client," is set in Northeast Tennessee where he lives. It was published by Penguin on November 4 and is available most everywhere. It's about a criminal defense lawyer who hates the profession and is trying to get out, but thinks he's finally stumbled across someone who might really be innocent. You can read the first chapter at www.scottprattfiction.com.This book can be purchased at Amazon.com. Here's the info.An Innocent Client by Scott Pratt (Paperback - Nov 4, 2008)Buy new: $7.99Link:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_2_12?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=an+innocent+client&sprefix=an+innocent+&sprefix=an+innocent+For Kindle lovers, it looks as though it is available in this form as well.
Just wanted to remind you that we will have Nash Black (our own Irene B and her husband) with us at the end of this month to discuss the latest Brewster County Novel entitled Sins of the Father: A Brewster County Novel. Here is the link for ordering it from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sins-Fathers-Brewster-County-Novel/dp/1432707248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220201891&sr=1-1You can also get an autographed copy from Jerry Sampson's Antiques and Books on Main Street in Harrodsburg or by emailing him at jsampsonantiques@bellsouth.net. The cost, including shipping/ handling is $20 if you order through Jerry.Hope you will join us!
Hi Kim!!! I see that you and Jane are friends! That is awesome! What is your favorite Jane Porter book??
Hi and welcome to Moms Who Read...! I hope you'll drop in to talk about your favorite books or even about your life as a mom. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself and look over the threads that have been posted to the site. I look forward to chatting with you!Please check our Moms Who Read... Shelfari group page for information on upcoming book discussions, book nominations, and/or voting.
Hi Kim, I saw that you've read The Female Brain as well. What did you think of it? I loved that book--hugely empowering--and I recommend it to all my friends.
