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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
 Posted - May 20 2011 : 06:39:02 AM
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I always wished I was more crafty, more artsy, more organic, but I've come to see, writing novels, in some ways is all that.
From my fingertips to you! I've written, The Last Letter, a book that I think Farmgirls will love! Or at least, I humbly hope so. I love to hear from readers so please contact me!
It's historical fiction--the novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story...
Back of Book:
Katherine wouldn’t have believed it if she hadn’t found the letter...
Katherine Arthur's mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie's husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty—a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death. #8232;#8232;
Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine’s world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth – she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it’s too late?
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Independent bookshops, Nook, and Kindle.
Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - May 20 2011 : 07:04:00 AM
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Sounds like a very good book:)Just saw you also published in a few "Chicken soup for the soul" books. I have one...who knows you might be in that one..will try to find it lol. THEN I can say : I knew her when" 
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://pinkprincessdecorating.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me, my home and my crafts
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 07:13:51 AM
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OH! OH! OH! Sounds like a fantastic book! Shame on you for adding yet another book to my growing library.  Just teasing! I'm such a bibliophile!!!! I LOVE great books! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6662 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 10:53:57 AM
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Thanks for your kind thoughts! It's little sentiments like that which bring such joy to the process! Let me know which CSFS book you own!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://pinkprincessdecorating.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me, my home and my crafts
Farmgirl sister # 2410
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Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 10:56:07 AM
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You're so funny! I know what you mean--I'm endlessly adding books to my shelf and I do get to them all, but slowly, it seems! There's nothing like knowing a great book is waiting for you, though...I love that feeling! I hope you like the book!
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Originally posted by BalancingAct
OH! OH! OH! Sounds like a fantastic book! Shame on you for adding yet another book to my growing library. Just teasing! I'm such a bibliophile!!!! I LOVE great books! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 10:57:55 AM
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Hi Debbie,
the autograph quandry...I hadn't thought of that before. I'll just have to send you an extra copy. Let me know your address and I'll send you an extra copy--one to keep, one to pass along. I do hope you enjoy it.
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Originally posted by Blessed in Colorado
Wow, it sounds wonderful, I just have to have the book, thanks so much for posting. Now Kathleen how do I get you to autograph my copy when it arrives?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6662 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6662 Posts |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2011 : 05:15:01 AM
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Hi Debbie, I emailed you to get the number of books you need. I love your treasures! Those lithographs are wonderful--isn't it amazing how those things turn up...
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Originally posted by Blessed in Colorado
Thank you so very much Kathleen, I have emailed you.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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countrygrace
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Grace
Salkum
WA
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2011 : 2:56:47 PM
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Hi Kathleen,
The book sounds wonderful, I need to read & add to my collection. How do I get an autograph copy?
Hugs,
Grace
http://home.earthlink.net/~daveandgrace/
"From Our Heart With Our Hands"
For quality handmade gifts at reasonable prices
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 03:27:33 AM
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Hi Grace! Just send me your address and I'll send an autographed copy! Thank you so much!
Hi Kathleen,
The book sounds wonderful, I need to read & add to my collection. How do I get an autograph copy?
Hugs,
Grace
http://home.earthlink.net/~daveandgrace/
"From Our Heart With Our Hands"
For quality handmade gifts at reasonable prices
Please recommend us to your Family & Friends.
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Author, The Last Letter, The novel for every daughter who thinks she knows her mother's story... |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 12:21:56 PM
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How cool! I just downloaded a copy from my Kindle app. Now we'll see if I can handle reading it on my ipod or if I'll need to order a hard copy..... screen's a little small.....
Sister #1213
Handmade and vintage goodies
www.thecapriciouscorgi.etsy.com
Knit on with confidence and hope through all crises. ~ Elizabeth Zimmermann |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 3:25:24 PM
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THANK YOU Elizabeth! I appreciate your interest so very much!
Kathie
quote]Originally posted by Nigella
How cool! I just downloaded a copy from my Kindle app. Now we'll see if I can handle reading it on my ipod or if I'll need to order a hard copy..... screen's a little small.....
Sister #1213
Handmade and vintage goodies
www.thecapriciouscorgi.etsy.com
Knit on with confidence and hope through all crises. ~ Elizabeth Zimmermann
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6662 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6662 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 07:27:33 AM
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I wanted to share with all the farmgirls how much I am enjoying Kathie's great grandmother Jeanie, letters. I am half way through the book and can not wait to finish so I can read The Last Letter.
Jeanie's love letters to Frank are just so sweet and at 19 she sure did know her heart. Such sweet and tender letters, how I wish Kathie had Frank's letters to Jeanie, maybe one day they will turn up.
Thank you Kathie for sharing your books with me, I am enjoying them so much. Looking forward to reading your novel as I know it will be just as wonderful.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 04:53:54 AM
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This book sounds like a great read so I have added it to my growing wish list on Amazon ... a few more books and I will hit the "buy" button.
Tammyb
Live to leave a legacy
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 4:04:31 PM
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haven't received mine, yet. Looking forward to it.
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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countrygrace
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Grace
Salkum
WA
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 6:46:07 PM
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Hi Kathie,
I got mine the other day, I am enjoying it!
Reminds me of my Great Grandma. thank you for sharing & writing the story...
Hugs Grace
http://home.earthlink.net/~daveandgrace/
"From Our Heart With Our Hands"
For quality handmade gifts at reasonable prices
Please recommend us to your Family & Friends.
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 10:50:38 AM
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Just ordered it for my Kindle!
Liz
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 11:01:00 AM
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Hi Kathleen--
Just ordered a copy from Barnes and Noble....can't wait to read it, it sounds great!
Carrie M
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 03:41:06 AM
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i thought i was in this thread-evidently not-have to jump in and say that i am impatiently waiting til i can sit and read!! kathies book came a week (?longer?) ago and it looks awesome!!!!
next week is finals week in school for me and i am struggling with one class so i deserve the break of snuggling in with a wonderful read; which this promises to be!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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kathleenshoop
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
kathleen
oakmont
pa
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 09:20:07 AM
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Carrie and Elizabeth thank you so very much for ordering The Last Letter! I look forward to hearing your thoughts (I realize not everyone loves the same thing, so please don't feel bad if it's not your thing!) Margo, I'm so happy the book reached you! Thanks for your support. I appreciate it so very much.
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