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Anthology Poem: ‘Crossing the Blue Ridge Gap’

Today we feature Bill Newby’s poem, “Crossing the Blue Ridge Gap,” one of many diverse literary works in our latest anthology. Pull up your roots, pack your bags, leave your friends, and move elsewhere. It’s a leap of risk and faith – a journey into a new world. This is what happens “Crossing the Blue […]

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Anthology Excerpt: ‘The Smell of Mortality’

Today we have another excerpt from our newest anthology. This is from the poem, “The Smell of Mortality,” by Cathryn McNamee. She shares her thoughts on the subject matter following the excerpt: “The clopping of the horses, the digging of the trench, For God and glory give your life among the mud and stench. The […]

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Time and Tide Excerpt: ‘The Gift of a Mentor’

The following excerpt is from our fourth anthology, Hilton Head Island: Time and Tide, and written by Carol Linneman. Be sure to read her notes that follow the excerpt: “He came a lot…When it was hot, even though I was all sweaty, he took me in his fancy convertible for ice cream!…Lots of times we […]

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