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Discussion and reviews of, but not limited to, the printed word, graphic novels, articles, and the small and large press in Louisville Kentucky. Users should refrain from linking their own personal works here as such material belongs in the Poetry, Lyrics, & Words Channel.
A Look at the Almost Famous Author's Faire
A man with supernatural powers seeking vengeance. An FBI agent investigating the death of a Munchkin in the Land of Oz. A girl who vanishes from a birthday party only to re-appear six years later. One man's investigation into the death of America as he knew it. A female psychic
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Nov 8, 09
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Kentucky's Literary Weekend
The Kentucky Book Fair is Saturday. So is the Almost Famous Authors Faire . Two book fairs (or faires) on the same day? Somebody might want to check their calendar next year. The 200-writer strong guest list at this year's Kentucky Book Fair will feature Kentucky writers like Phyllis George,
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Nov 6, 09
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Nostalgia Time with The Monarchs
In his upcoming book celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Monarchs, Billy Reed calls the band "Louisville's ambassadors of rock n' roll. The book, which includes a DVD cut into the cover, will retail for $34.95 and be available at local stores starting next week. It's published by Butler Books.
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Oct 28, 09
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Local Writer Chronicles War Experience
Most of us have a certain picture in our mind of what war is like, though few of us have ever experienced it, except through movies, TV and books. Even in popular culture, it takes a skilled storyteller to describe what combat is really like. A new book, Camera Boy
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Oct 27, 09
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Of Gumshoes, Mice & Men; Parker's 'The Professional' Reviewed
In a deceptively daring and layered new novel, Spenser the private eye meets "Of Mice and Men" on the mean streets of Boston. In "The Professional," the 38th book in the Spenser series by Robert B. Parker, the surprisingly literate detective with no first name dives headlong into a case
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Oct 19, 09
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Dreary's Theory. . .
I've been navigating the path through this book for some time now; it's difficult at times, for me. . . everything hits home in such a dramatic, way. . . as though it were a book of confirmation. [I'm not Catholic LOL]. I've shared this excerpt with several friends, it's
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Oct 13, 09
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What Book Got You Hooked, Louisville?
Was it 'Where the Wild Things Are'? Or was it 'Treasure Island'? Maybe 'The White Mountains'? What book got you hooked on reading? First Book, an organization that works to provide new books to children, is sponsoring its annual "What Book Got You Hooked?" contest, and one lucky state will
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Sep 28, 09
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Almost Famous Authors' Faire
The Almost Famous Authors' faire, being held Nov. 7, 2009 at the historic Galt House Hotel, will showcase authors from around the region and will bring readers and writers together for a day of sharing the love for the written word! Who: AFAF is the acronym for the Almost Famous
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Sep 27, 09
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The Pope of the Library
I had a Librarian in Junior High School who brought me into her "office" to scold me for turning down the corners of pages in books I had checked out. She gifted me a bookmark she had made or purchased. I wish I still had it. It was probably returned
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Sep 6, 09
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A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us
What if a demon were to creep after you one night, in your loneliest loneliness, and say, 'This life which you live must be lived by you once again and innumerable times more; and every pain and joy and thought and sigh must come again to you, all in the
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Jun 28, 09
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The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom
There are people who strictly deprive themselves of each and every eatable, drinkable, and smoke able which has in any way acquired a shady reputation. They pay this price for health. And health is all they get for it. How strange it is. It is like paying out your whole
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Jun 24, 09
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The adventure of writting a book
I'm not sure I understand this. Why is it that when you write a book, and all of your friends want to be in said novel, that they never buy one. I remember, with my first story, that I had all of my friends telling me that they were going
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Jun 12, 09
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To Touch the Heart
I've always wanted to be a writer.Being able to touch people with your words is a feeling beyond words.I lost a daughter in 93 to SIDS,(Sudden Infant Death Syndrom)she was a month and a half old.I lost my grandmother to cancer.No matter how much pain you suffer in this world
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May 18, 09
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Raw Shark Texts Conceptual Picnic
On Friday, May 8, my roommate and I are gathering at Tom Sawyer on the picnic tables in front of the play ground by the swimming pool. We'll be at the table with a big white table cloth and some Neverland food around 6pm est. Bring your own dish and
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May 4, 09
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Bella vs Sookie
I don't think I'll be in much danger of producing a spoiler here, but just in case...you've been warned. I recently completed the Twilight series, then a slight dodge to the left and read the latest Harry Dresden/Butcher book, and now I have started on the first Sookie Stackhouse novel.
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Apr 22, 09
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The prologue of 46&2
“Shadow in the realm of my mind we are one and the same, I summon you Shadow manifest yourself and speak with me.” Out of the black appeared a creature of human appearance but with an otherworldly disposition and energy about him. I've seen him before he thought as the
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Apr 17, 09
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Ill Fate-Heaven Remembers Part 1
She sits silently in a dark room, this is her prison, though the walls aren't needed. Her captors could have placed her in a chair in an open field, she wouldn't have moved. Heaven was trapped within the memories of the night before. She could see it all so clearly,
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Mar 27, 09
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Do you like Celtic Romance?
If you enjoy historical romance, you'll love my debut Irish Celtic historical romance, CELTIC SACRIFICE, published by Underdog Press and given 4 cups by Coffee Times Romance. To see the trailer to Celtic Sacrifice, click here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIQJCCn0doc "Do you know how to make the gods laugh, Ceana? Tell them of your
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Mar 19, 09
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Breaking Dawn
SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT If you have not read the Twilight series and think you might want to, go away NOW! I read this massive 700+ page book over the weekend. I have not devoured books like this in a long time...and they're romance novels (with just a twist
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Mar 16, 09
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Eclipse
The third book in the Twilight series took a little longer to read. I don't know if it was the length, 629 pages, or just the fact that I was working every day. I started it Sunday and finished on Thursday. I stayed up late Thursday, for a work night,
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Mar 14, 09
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