Alice A’s last login was Saturday, August 1 2009.
bJoin 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 at the Appalachian and Kentucky Authors group for this discussion!
Hi,Alice, I can't wait to see you at the end of the summer. Think up a lot of big tales to tell.
Hey Alice, I've read 5 of the Lee Smith books you recently posted. On Agate Hill was the most recent. I really enjoyed it. Me & my Baby View--I read that back after it first came out--her short story collects are definately different, aren't they?! I suppose I should update my list. Right now I'm on an Emily Dickinson kick--The Gardens of E.D. a 2004 book about Emily's gardens, and use of plants in letters and poetry--wow, it is awesome! Found it at the public library and had to buy my own copy. You never did send me any links to the bloomers photographs, Alice!! And you promised. hugs--ms
Of course I know you. I have a picture of you on my hard drive. I'll send it to you if you'll send me your email address.
Hey alice, how are ya? Donna
