Cherry Mountain
In memory of: Poet Nancy Simpson
Above the frost line
on Cherry Mountain,
daffodils spread a quilt
on Valentine's Day.
The rain crow cooing
above the frost line.
A breeze whispers your name,
muse flowing like a brook
on Cherry Mountain.
The mountain writer
leaves a legacy of words,
daffodils spread a Lone Star quilt.
--Brenda Kay Ledford
Nancy was a dear friend. Like many other writers, I studied poetry under her. She was a mentor to many people and always encouraged us to express our creativity. We will miss her very much.
Writers and poets in the far western mountain area of North Carolina and bordering counties of South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee post announcements, original work and articles on the craft of writing.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
Great Opportunities for all at NCWN-West Bookfest
NCWN-West is holding a Bookfest
Where: Moss Memorial Library 26 Anderson St, Hayesville, NC 28904
When: Saturday, March 24, noon until 4:00 PM.
Who is invited: Everyone!!
ADMISSION: FREE TO ALLTen or more authors, members of NCWN-West, will be on hand to sign books, to talk with the public about publishing and marketing, and to give tips and advice based on their own experiences in the literary world.
Participating authors are eligible for drawing for one year's paid dues to North Carolina Writers' Network.
Drawings for door prizes will be held throughout the afternoon including a free writing class at Writers Circle around the Table in Hayesville, NC and free editing by Carol Crawford of up to thirty pages of your writing.
Refreshments will be offered.
Speakers include:
Deanna K. Klingel: author of books for young and young-at-heart readers. Deanna’s first published book, Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog, 2010, was inspired by her own golden retriever therapy dogs and is a collection of moments that the dogs made a difference in other people’s lives.
Carol Crawford: Poet and author of Habits of Mercy, Poems about Daughters and Mothers. She is owner of Carol Crawford Editing,
Polly Davis: Writer, author, college professor, mother of two, and world traveler. Her recent memoir is Stumbling Toward Enlightenment: A Wife's Thirty-year Journey with Her Green Beret
Tom Davis: A writer, publisher of the Old Mountain Press, and 30 year military veteran. Tom’s memoir covers it all!.The Most Fun I Ever Had with My Clothes On.
Lisa Turner: Newspaper columnist and author of House Keys: Tips & Tricks from a Female Home Inspector. This book won Writers' Digest award for best self-published eBook.
Carol Crawford, editor and writer
Lisa Turner, award winning author
Polly Davis, author
Tom Davis, writer and publisher
Deanna Klingel, award winning author
Contact Glenda Beall, glendabeall@msn.com with any questions or for more information.
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