Once again my New Years resolutions will include writing more. One short story in "Clothes Lines" was total output. Looking forward to your new book. Joan C.
Thank you for these imaginative collection of wonderful New Year wishes! May they all come true for you too!
Our Christmas tree is still standing, I put it up only days before Christmas Eve. Tradition here dictates that trees be only sold close to the first day of Christmas, but the decorated trees will remain up until at least until Twelfth Night (in the countryside, farmers may leave it until Candlemas, the 2nd of February - often their trees are small fir trees, standing in the entry hall, which at least in the good old time used to be not heated).
Thanks ! I love all your photos taken in different seasons, but of I prefer that one with the open door, wide open on the new world : it's full of new promises !
Pretty pictures and poetic words (or should I say poetical thoughts?) or may be that the words combined with the pictures created a visual poem? That does not sound good either – well I am not a writer but I do mean you are, and a good one. It will be a year full of promise for us, but I hope we shall start taking care of our planet, in earnest.
June 9 - Morganton, NC Public Library - I'll be talking about my books, of course. 2 pm.
June 26 - Sylva, NC - Public Library. Talking about my books again. 7 pm.
July 7 -14 - Wildacres Writing Workshop -- On the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland. I'll be leading a class in Popular Fiction. Summer camp for grownups. More information HERE.
July 21 - Historic Rugby, TN. I'll be speaking as part of their Appalachian Heritage series. More info coming soon.
September 7 -8 - Carolina Mountains Literary Festival. I'll be doing several events -- some about my books, some about the collaborative novel Naked Came the Leaf Peeper. Burnsville, NC. A great little festival. More info HERE.
September 14 - 15 - On the Same Page Literary Festival, West Jefferson, NC. This is a new one to me and I'm excited! Lee Smith is going to be there and there's a quilt show too! More info soon...
2013
June 2-8 - Teaching Fiction at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
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I'm the author of The Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries from Bantam Dell. The series includes SIGNS IN THE BLOOD (LA MONTAGNE DES SECRETS in France), ART'S BLOOD, (LE SECRET DES APPALACHES in France,) OLD WOUNDS,IN A DARK SEASON (Anthony Nominee, Best PBO), and UNDER THE SKIN. There's also THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS (a spinoff/standalone)chronicling the unexpected life story of Miss Birdie, one of Elizabeth's neighbors.
I came to this weird business late (my first novel was published in 2005) and am still trying to figure it out.
As my novels are set in a place much like my real life home, I thought I'd use this blog to share pictures of our farm and county. I've been blogging for over four years now, on an almost daily basis, and the topics have ranged from writing, chickens, food, books, quilts, flora and fauna of all sorts, to the occasional tiny rant. There's no plan, but there are lots of pictures.
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12 comments:
Once again my New Years resolutions will include writing more. One short story in "Clothes Lines" was total output. Looking forward to your new book. Joan C.
Uusual New Year's resolution - write more. Limited this year to one short story in "Clothes Lines." Joan C.
A beautiful wish and gorgeous photos. May it all be reflected back upon you and yours.
Thank you for these imaginative collection of wonderful New Year wishes! May they all come true for you too!
Our Christmas tree is still standing, I put it up only days before Christmas Eve. Tradition here dictates that trees be only sold close to the first day of Christmas, but the decorated trees will remain up until at least until Twelfth Night (in the countryside, farmers may leave it until Candlemas, the 2nd of February - often their trees are small fir trees, standing in the entry hall, which at least in the good old time used to be not heated).
Ah, good wishes for the new year to you, too!
I'm going to pass on the wind-dried sheets. Too many trees in my yard for that!
Thanks !
I love all your photos taken in different seasons, but of I prefer that one with the open door, wide open on the new world : it's full of new promises !
Beautiful pictures, beautiful words. Hope that you have a blessed New Year.
Tammy
Write more, Joan, write more!
Thank you, DL -- I'm counting on it.
The Twelfth Night tradition is strong over here, Merisi -- I don't know where my Alabama grandmother came up with her dictum.
You have a point there, Molly. Maybe there's a dryer sheet that mimics that good smell.
I adore pictures of open doors or gates, Miss Yves -- (like your new header!)
And the best to you and all the Fairlight Farm critters, Tammy!
Thank you-and Happy New Year to you too : ) Love the photos.
Pretty pictures and poetic words (or should I say poetical thoughts?) or may be that the words combined with the pictures created a visual poem? That does not sound good either – well I am not a writer but I do mean you are, and a good one. It will be a year full of promise for us, but I hope we shall start taking care of our planet, in earnest.
Amen, Vagabonde, to taking care of the planet!
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