New Interview: Granny Sue and Cat Pleska, editor of Fed from the Blade

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Cat Pleska, editor of Fed from the Blade, an anthology of the work of West Virginia writers, published by Woodland Press. Cat is interviewing all authors whose were selected for the book. I was honored to have my poem Sago, included in the collection.

To read the interview, check out West Virginia Literary Soul.

And to read the varied, unique and entirely engrossing collection, you can order a copy from me directly. Simply email me at susannaholstein@yahoo.com. I can accept PayPal payments, or personal checks. Cost of the book is $14.95 and includes shipping to the lower 48 states.

Thanks, Cat, for the great interview!

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Fed from the Blade Readings and Book-Signing this Saturday

I am so looking forward to this! Hanging out with some of my favorite writer friends and signing copies of the new anthology, Fed from the Blade, at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston, WV.

The Date: this Saturday, April 6
The Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
The Place: Charleston's independent bookstore, Taylor Books, on Capitol Street.

Very cool place, very cool people and a hot new book make a combination that's difficult to resist, right? I hope some of my blog friends will be able to stop by, listen to some of the readings (good stuff in this book, no lie) and enjoy the good coffee and friendly atmosphere of the bookstore. If you buy a book, that would be nice too.

Woodland Press is sponsoring the event. This West Virginia independent publishing company has a wide array of titles by respected writers to its credit in its short history. Owner Keith Davis is supportive of Appalachian writers and his work and vision have paid off as Woodland Press continues its successful career in the tricky world of publishing.

Saturday's event will feature eight of the authors included in Fed from the Blade, reading and discussing their work. All would be happy to meet you and talk writing! Writers include Cat Pleska, Jason Roth, Beverly Bisbee, Christine Roth, Lynne Schartz-Barker, Frank Larnerd, Ginger Hamilton, and me, along with Woodland Press CEO and founder Keith Davis.

So come on down to the bookstore, have some coffee, hear some great stories, and get your copy signed!

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Fed From the Blade

Excellent reviews are coming in on Amazon for the new anthology from Woodland Press, Fed from the Blade. The book features stories selected from the work of WV Writers, Inc. members. It's a great read.

I was honored to have my poem, Sago, selected from the many submissions for this book. The title, selected from a line in a poem by Sherrell Wigal, speaks perfectly to the works included between these covers. Haunting, sharp, witty, sometimes disturbing and often thoughtful are the words that best describe the stories and poems by writers who know about life in these hills.

Cat Pleska, author, professor and past President of West Virginia Writers, Inc., selected the works included from a large number of submissions. Her selections and the careful arrangement of the book so that each story or poem seems to lead naturally to the next, created a highly readable and memorable volume that accurately portrays the talent and imagination of our Mountain State writers. From the hit-and-run driver in Christmas Cards to Garbargeman Stan stories to the fine poetry of Barbara Smith, Llewelyn McKernan and Wigal.

Get ready for some good reading and stories that will stay with you long after the book is back on the shelf. Available on Amazon, from Woodland Press and of course from me. Contact me by email at susannaholstein@yahoo.com if you'd like a copy for $14.95 and free shipping.

And if your book group, library class or school is interested in having me (and/or some of the other authors in the anthology) visit, please do get in touch!


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