Appalachian Saturday
Ever have a good day that gets even better? Saturday was like that for me.
I arrived early at the Moneta/SML Library to set up for my presentation of Ferradiddledumday.
Friends of the Library provided some wonderful cupcakes. I didn't get a picture of the refreshments because folks ate them while I was signing books.
After the presentation, Linda Layne—head honcho at Cedar Creek Publishing—treated me to lunch at the Moneta Diner, and we talked books and publishing and promotion for over an hour. Cedar Creek published Ferradiddledumday and will publish my next Appalachian folktale, Little Meg Reddingoode, this winter. Cedar Creek will also re-issue my formerly self-pubbed novel, Patches on the Same Quilt, but I don't yet know the timeline on that.
So, I'd had a pretty good day so far.
When I returned home about two o'clock, my husband handed me the mail—a package from Shepherd University. It looked like it might be a book. But I hadn't ordered any books. I opened the envelope. Inside were two copies of Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Volume II, edited by Silas House.
But I hadn't ordered these books. Why was I receiving them?
Then I read the accompanying letter. Turns out they had printed my short story, "Rat-Killing," which received a second place in the 2009 Wytheville contest. I vaguely remembered submitting the story last fall, but I hadn't heard anything.
Until now. I found my story on page 123.
I arrived early at the Moneta/SML Library to set up for my presentation of Ferradiddledumday.
By now, it doesn't take me long to set up my display. I've done it plenty of times. The library had Power-Point capability, so a library staffer set up the projector and we checked the slides. Here are the first two:
After a few minor adjustments, they were ready to go. At this library presentation, we had music. Moneta musician and music teacher Ricky Ellis brought his group and provided some down-home toe-tapping bluegrass both before and after Ferradiddledumday. They were excellent.
After the presentation, Linda Layne—head honcho at Cedar Creek Publishing—treated me to lunch at the Moneta Diner, and we talked books and publishing and promotion for over an hour. Cedar Creek published Ferradiddledumday and will publish my next Appalachian folktale, Little Meg Reddingoode, this winter. Cedar Creek will also re-issue my formerly self-pubbed novel, Patches on the Same Quilt, but I don't yet know the timeline on that.
So, I'd had a pretty good day so far.
When I returned home about two o'clock, my husband handed me the mail—a package from Shepherd University. It looked like it might be a book. But I hadn't ordered any books. I opened the envelope. Inside were two copies of Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Volume II, edited by Silas House.
But I hadn't ordered these books. Why was I receiving them?
Then I read the accompanying letter. Turns out they had printed my short story, "Rat-Killing," which received a second place in the 2009 Wytheville contest. I vaguely remembered submitting the story last fall, but I hadn't heard anything.
Until now. I found my story on page 123.
An Appalachian story, Appalachian music, and an Appalachian anthology. That makes for a good day.
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posted by Becky Mushko | 6:30 PM
6 Comments:
Oh, I wish I had known about your presentation - I would have been there! A big Congratulations to you, Miss Becky! You sure do deserve it. You've worked so hard, and I'm proud to know ya! Looks like we'll have us a celebration on Saturday! I'll let the other gals know.
Arrgghh. I won't make it to crit group agin this month. I'll be at the Virginia Writers Club Board of Governors' meeting.
Sounds like a GREAT day!!!
You deserve it, you work so hard at your craft!
Good things coming!!
As always, loved the presentation as did the audience. I'm so glad Linda is publishing two more of your books!!!!! This is long overdue. Congratulations.
Congratulations on having your story included in the anthology. I've ordered your book amd are awaiting it's arrival.
Congratulations! "Rat-Killing" intriques me.
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