A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Having just visited the Eureka Springs cemetery for the Silent Voices living history tour, this post seems perfectly timed. I'm reblogging a book review of Gone to the Grave, which was written by the scholar and researcher Abby Burnett, gives us a fascinating snapshot of the customs and traditions practiced in the Ozarks for generations. My thanks to fellow Arkansas author …
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When I travel, I'm often asked "What's it like to live in the Ozarks?" Borrowing a Native American phrase I like to say that to live among these hills is to "walk in beauty." You needn't take my word for it, though. Here's a slideshow of photographs taken by Arkansas photographer David Dedman: These photographs capture the beauty of our …
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One of my favorite places in the world is a library. That's where I'll be today, visiting with fans and friends at the Fayetteville (AR) Public Library. If you're in the area, I hope to see you there! * I'll be back here soon to share more about facts and folktales in regional mysteries. Remember …
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I'm an "up close and personal" kind of researcher. So when I'm working on my regional series, that means I'm often out in the hills, meeting people and listening to the stories that have been handed down, one generation to the next, keeping the old legends alive. The story of the Yokum Dollar is one of …
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I’m honored to have been invited once again to the Fayetteville (AR) Public Library for a book discussion and signing of Deadly Ties, the first in the Waterside Kennels mystery series. If you’re in the area, please join me from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11th. This presentation will explore the art of blending fact, …
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