Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium
Registration is open for the second annual Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium to be held June 18 and 19 at Southwest Virginia Community College and writing contest entries are now being accepted, according to announcement from the symposium planning committee, which met Tuesday, February 23, at the Appalachian Arts Center.
Produced by SWCC, the Arts Center, and the regional Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates, this year’s event is expected to equal or surpass the debut writer’s conference sponsored by the three entities last June. Some 100 participants are expected from a five-state area.
Peggy Poe Stern, a prolific author from Boone, NC, with 12 novels and two non-fiction books to her credit, will be the keynote speaker and will also present a workshop on fiction writing. Other workshops with noted speakers will cover a wide variety of topics of interest to writers.
Registration forms are available at http://appheritagewritersym.wordpress.com to be completed and mailed to Robyn Raines, Appalachian Art Center, Southwest Virginia Community College along with the symposium fee payable to Appalachian Art Center. The fee for the two-day conference, including all food and events, will be $50.00 if postmarked by April 30, 2010 and $60.00 after that date.
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FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES by Darrell R. Fleming
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FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES
by Darrell R. Fleming
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to "keep the home fires burning" while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian's delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author's father. It is an account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man's life during World War II aboard a U. S. Navy destroyer, USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51, while fighting a fierce enemy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
In this book, Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader, Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place which seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind, I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and proudly say "God Bless the USA."
If you haven't read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis, Author
Darrell Fleming can be contacted at: www.darrellfleming.net.
Adda Leah Davis can be contacted at: www.goldenharvestcreations.com
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES
by Darrell R. Fleming
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to "keep the home fires burning" while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian's delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author's father. It is an account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man's life during World War II aboard a U. S. Navy destroyer, USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51, while fighting a fierce enemy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
In this book, Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader, Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place which seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind, I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and proudly say "God Bless the USA."
If you haven't read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis, Author
Darrell Fleming can be contacted at: www.darrellfleming.net.
Adda Leah Davis can be contacted at: www.goldenharvestcreations.com
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES by Darrell R. Fleming
A Review of:
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. At the first reading I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to “keep the home fires burning” while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian’s delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author’s father. This diary is a daily account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man’s life during a war.
This man’s life was aboard a ship; the USS Hopping, DE 155 which carried supplies wherever needed whether on the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific.
In this book Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place who seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and bravely say “God Bless the USA.
If you haven’t read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis
Adda Leah Davis is the author of several popular books. Her website is www.goldenharvestcreations.com
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. At the first reading I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to “keep the home fires burning” while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian’s delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author’s father. This diary is a daily account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man’s life during a war.
This man’s life was aboard a ship; the USS Hopping, DE 155 which carried supplies wherever needed whether on the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific.
In this book Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place who seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and bravely say “God Bless the USA.
If you haven’t read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis
Adda Leah Davis is the author of several popular books. Her website is www.goldenharvestcreations.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Reviews - Good and Bad
If you ask someone to review your work, you should be prepared for whatever the reviewer has to say about the book. Not only the good - if there is any, but also the negative. If you are too "thin-skinned" as one writer friend of mine suggested, then perhaps you shouldn't ask for a review in the first place. If all you want is a "pat-on-the-back" or someone to tell you what a wonderful book you've written, ask your mom, sister or brother. But that's not what a review is all about.
Earlier today, I posted something which I labeled an "excerpt" from a review of my book Missing by Bob Mustin. In so doing, I have been unfair to him, not only for the excellent work he did and the amount of time he spent in reviewing this book, but moreover because of the suggestions he made for improving the work.
Mr. Mustin took great exception with my post and I have apologized to him for posting selected parts of the review. To anyone who may have read the Post, I apologize to you as well. Should you care to see the entire review, let me know.
Bob does an excellent and thorough job - he takes reviewing very seriously. I recommend his work to any writer who is looking for an honest appraisal of his or her work.
Jack (J Russell)Rose
Earlier today, I posted something which I labeled an "excerpt" from a review of my book Missing by Bob Mustin. In so doing, I have been unfair to him, not only for the excellent work he did and the amount of time he spent in reviewing this book, but moreover because of the suggestions he made for improving the work.
Mr. Mustin took great exception with my post and I have apologized to him for posting selected parts of the review. To anyone who may have read the Post, I apologize to you as well. Should you care to see the entire review, let me know.
Bob does an excellent and thorough job - he takes reviewing very seriously. I recommend his work to any writer who is looking for an honest appraisal of his or her work.
Jack (J Russell)Rose
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
A Few Wishes For The Season
I'm going to kick back, leave reading and writing blogs in the dust until after the gift opening, until hanging out with family and friends winds down, and until I get bored with the plethora of bowl games. Meanwhile, my wish for those who've been suffering the winter's storms will be a return to warmth and electricity and a hard-to-put-down read at bedtime.
For the writers out there, I wish you a bucket full of story-line epiphanies, many well turned phrases, and agents and editors who believe in you and your work.
For the publishing industry, I wish you the boldness to tell the bean-counters to take a hike, so you can concentrate on developing deserving writers.
And for those who persist in reading my posts here, I wish you a few drops of Visine, a well-developed sense of humor, and the moxie to put your own thoughts out there - whether in comments to me, or in or your own posts.
Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël, Frohe Weihnachten, Gleðileg jól, Buon Natale, Nollaig Shona, Happy Hannukah and, well, all good wishes of every persuasion.
Bob
For the writers out there, I wish you a bucket full of story-line epiphanies, many well turned phrases, and agents and editors who believe in you and your work.
For the publishing industry, I wish you the boldness to tell the bean-counters to take a hike, so you can concentrate on developing deserving writers.
And for those who persist in reading my posts here, I wish you a few drops of Visine, a well-developed sense of humor, and the moxie to put your own thoughts out there - whether in comments to me, or in or your own posts.
Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël, Frohe Weihnachten, Gleðileg jól, Buon Natale, Nollaig Shona, Happy Hannukah and, well, all good wishes of every persuasion.
Bob
Saturday, December 12, 2009
New Selected Poems
New Selected Poems
available @ Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440192685
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002BRDGLA
*Cover Photo by Ron Hay
http://www.flickr.com/people/rjhayphotography/
available @ Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440192685
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002BRDGLA
*Cover Photo by Ron Hay
http://www.flickr.com/people/rjhayphotography/
Friday, December 11, 2009
Murder in Pleasant Grove
Murder in Pleasant Grove
By
J. Russell Rose
A Review
Pleasant Grove is a soulless community with nothing pleasant about it unless the reader loves being a cardboard character living in a cardboard community. Yet in such a community nothing is expected to happen; especially not a gruesome murder. Although, Bob and Mary Jo Bradley are introduced in the first short chapter this is not their story. Bob Bradley, the husband of the murdered woman is not a likeable character even though he eventually tries to redeem himself.
The story really starts with the second chapter where the author begins the riveting story of Ryder Haynes, a homeless drifter. Mr. Rose’s skillful character development immediately gains the reader’s love and sympathy for Ryder Haynes and then it is difficult but imperative that the reader turn the page; albeit with trepidation. “What if some new evidence turns up or what if the police miss some clue?” is the reader’s dread since this is a tale of murder.
Whether by design or not Rose has skillfully maneuvered his story in such a way as to create a loveable main character who is also suspect in the murder of a young mother in Pleasant Grove. As the tale unfolds the mother becomes secondary or an added attraction; she could have been ninety and without a name and the tale would still have been riveting. The true mystery is the circumstances that link Ryder Haynes to the murder. The bungling of the local police and the unstressed but evident political machinations make the tale more believable and interesting.
A less talented writer could not have sustained the tension and the puzzlement in the manner portrayed by J. Russell Rose. If you haven’t read Murder in Pleasant Grove it would be worth your time to pick up a copy especially if you like a good mystery. Also if you like loose ends tied up the conclusion in this book more than justifies the adage that “good prevails over evil.”
Murder in Pleasant Grove is available by contacting the author direct - jrussellrose@ymail.com, or at Lulu Press - http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/murder-in-pleasant-grove/1661950
Review By: Adda Leah Davis, Author of Lucinda’s Mountain, Jason’s Journey, and soon to be released third book of the trilogy – The Beckoning Hills. Davis’ website: www.goldenharvestcreations.com.
By
J. Russell Rose
A Review
Pleasant Grove is a soulless community with nothing pleasant about it unless the reader loves being a cardboard character living in a cardboard community. Yet in such a community nothing is expected to happen; especially not a gruesome murder. Although, Bob and Mary Jo Bradley are introduced in the first short chapter this is not their story. Bob Bradley, the husband of the murdered woman is not a likeable character even though he eventually tries to redeem himself.
The story really starts with the second chapter where the author begins the riveting story of Ryder Haynes, a homeless drifter. Mr. Rose’s skillful character development immediately gains the reader’s love and sympathy for Ryder Haynes and then it is difficult but imperative that the reader turn the page; albeit with trepidation. “What if some new evidence turns up or what if the police miss some clue?” is the reader’s dread since this is a tale of murder.
Whether by design or not Rose has skillfully maneuvered his story in such a way as to create a loveable main character who is also suspect in the murder of a young mother in Pleasant Grove. As the tale unfolds the mother becomes secondary or an added attraction; she could have been ninety and without a name and the tale would still have been riveting. The true mystery is the circumstances that link Ryder Haynes to the murder. The bungling of the local police and the unstressed but evident political machinations make the tale more believable and interesting.
A less talented writer could not have sustained the tension and the puzzlement in the manner portrayed by J. Russell Rose. If you haven’t read Murder in Pleasant Grove it would be worth your time to pick up a copy especially if you like a good mystery. Also if you like loose ends tied up the conclusion in this book more than justifies the adage that “good prevails over evil.”
Murder in Pleasant Grove is available by contacting the author direct - jrussellrose@ymail.com, or at Lulu Press - http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/murder-in-pleasant-grove/1661950
Review By: Adda Leah Davis, Author of Lucinda’s Mountain, Jason’s Journey, and soon to be released third book of the trilogy – The Beckoning Hills. Davis’ website: www.goldenharvestcreations.com.
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