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CoverVirginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf
by Virginia C. Johnson and Barbara Crookshanks
Many stories of horsemanship on and off the track.
Available summer 2008 from The History Press


coverDark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky
by Connie Lapallo
Historical fiction based on a true story of women and children in Jamestown's Starving Time. Published 2006 by Llumina Press. Purchasing info at ConnieLapallo.com.

coverIn the Field of Honor: Stories of Virginia Veterans
by Bonnie Atwood
Interviews with a dozen veterans from various eras and U.S. military branches. Published 2006. To purchase, contact the author.

coverConstruction Code: A Trilogy by Pat Crepeau
Science fiction plus murder mystery.
Published 2006. Available at www.buybooksontheweb.com

RococoRococo by Adriana Trigiani
"Her masterpiece, a classic comedy with a heart of gold leaf."
Published 2005 by Random House and Random House Audio
More on Adriana and her eight books including Home to Big Stone Gap: www.adrianatrigiani.com


Pilot ErrorPilot Error: The Anatomy of a Plane Crash by Phaedra Hise
The Boston Globe calls it a "compact, compelling page turner."
Published 2002 by Brassey, available from Amazon
More information about Phaedra and her four books: phaedrahise.com


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Eagle Rising by Mary Montague Sikes
A "love story" for the 21st century with mystery and suspense
Published 2007 by Oak Tree Books
Available from Amazon or www.oaktreebooks.com
More information: www.marymontaguesikes.com


SecretsSecrets by the Sea
A mystery/suspense novel by Mary Montague Sikes
Released April 2008 Oak Tree Books
More information: www.marymontaguesikes.com

WhiteLiesStealing with Style
A mystery novel by Emyl Jenkins
Published 2005 by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
More information: www.emyljenkins.com

WhiteLiesCivil War Richmond
Designed and edited by Norma Pierce
Published 2005 by Page One History Publications
Order: www.civilwartraveler.com/books


Bk coverWomen and Success (A Celebration of Truth)
Bonnie Atwood's first-prize entry leads this collection of stories
Published 2007 by Larnette Phillips
Ordering info: ChelseaRichards1@aol.com


DogDevotionDevoted To Dogs: How to be Your Dog's Best Owner
Collection of prize-winning columns first published in the Free Lance-Star
by Sarah A. Ferrell
Details: www.abrohamneal.com


WhiteLiesWhite Lies: A Tale of Babies, Vaccines, and Deception
by Sarah Collins Honenberger
Details: www.readwhitelies.com


Zebra coverReflections of a Purple Zebra: Essays of a Different Stripe
Collection of 60 essays from Richmond Magazine
by Nancy Wright Beasley
Details: www.purplezebrabook.com


book coverThe Pen Is Mightier Than the Broom: Memoirs, Stories, and Poems
Co-authored and edited by Barbara Shine
Available from www.iUniverse.com and at www.bshinewrites.com


Izzy coverIzzy's Fire
by Nancy Wright Beasley
Details: www.izzysfire.com


Sundog coverA Sundog Moment
by Sharon Baldacci
Published 2004 by Warner Faith


Updated 08-Jul-2008 Norma Pierce