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About Joan's latest, COME WALK WITH ME:
When Claire Bennet's husband died, she felt directionless. Their thriving antiques business and beautiful house in the Hamptons, the social scene and her volunteer work--all seem empty without Phillip. Estranged from her adult daughter and son, Claire knows that in the depths of her heart, she still mourns a terrible loss from a tragic accident years ago. Fleeing her memories, Claire moves to a condo in Florida, then impulsively leaves to visit her engaged daughter in North Carolina. From the sandy beaches of Boca Raton to a tiny farm tucked high in the Blue Ridge mountains, Claire gains self-awareness through the unexpected kindness of strangers, and finally forces herself to confront some hard truths from the past.Finding a joy in a life that has been missing for many years, Claire at last reaches out to her son and daughter. And when the healing of old wounds leads her to a new love, Claire realizes that her travels brought her to a place where she will never again walk alone.
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT
If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift, I recommend CHRISTMAS PRESENCE: from 45 Western North Carolina women writers. The collection of memoirs, poems, fiction, reflections was put together by my fellow writers, Asheville writers/editors, Celia Miles and Nancy Dillingham. The 221-page, softcover book can be ordered directly from Celia H. Miles at 104 Clubwood Court, Asheville, NC 28803 or Nancy Dillingham at 48A Dunstan's Road, Asheville, NC 28801 for $18.00 (the list price). For my readers, they will ship postage-free--and the next day. Email addresses for the editors: celiamiles@fastmail.fm and nandilly@earthlink.
Christmas Presence is written in the unique voices of women writers who have roots in and connections to Western North Carolina. These Christmas stories, essays, poems, and memoirs, many set in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and before, add seasoning to the cultural landscape of a region already rich in custom and lore.
“Christmas is a special time, an intense season when emotions are heightened, memories are made, hearts are warmed or broken, illusions blanketed or shattered. Relationships reveal their soft and sharp edges; joys are magnified and so are losses. These stories, memories, reflections, and poems by western North Carolina women shine with the sincerity of a Christmas star and glow with the warmth of a winter’s fire. They invite you to come into the presence of Christmas.” Joan Medlicott, author of the Ladies of Covington Series.
Send a check for $18.00 ( includes shipping and handling) to Celia Miles 104 Clubwood Court, Asheville NC 28803. Her e mail is celiamiles@fastmail.fm.
Joan
Medlicott
P.O. Box 355
Barnardsville, NC 28709
jmedlicott@mindspring.com
