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Images of America: Harrodsburg

Soon to be released from Arcadia Publishing is Images of America: Harrodsburg, written by Harrodsburg’s Bobbi Dawn Rightmyer (writer) and Anna Armstrong (photography). The book will be released the week of August 8th, but is already up for pre-order on several different websites:

• Amazon
• Barnes and Noble
• Arcadia

As of this moment, we are not sure when the book launch and signing will be, but we will keep you up-to-date.

Here is an excerpt from Images of America: Harrodsburg:

“Harrodsburg is the oldest permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains and was founded in 1774 by James Harrod. Images of America: Harrodsburg covers the city limits from the late 1770s to the early 1960s and provides over 220 images from the Armstrong Collection, the Harrodsburg Historical Society, the Mercer County Public Library and the Kentucky Historical Society. Within these pages, experience and explore Harrodsburg during the pivotal era at the beginning of the great commonwealth – from the settlement of Old Fort Harrod to the “Saratoga of the West” mineral springs and spas. Follow the growth, hard times, and recovery of Harrodsburg, including government and growing businesses, advancements in education, the rise of religious institutions, and local and visiting celebrities. These well-preserved photographs from the entrepreneurs, grand openings, and expert news reporting all the reader to step back in time.”

Sorry for the shameless promotion, but this is a wonderful book about Harrodsburg - the oldest permanent settlement in Kentucky. Please try to buy a copy! This will also be great for tourist who will be visiting our area on vacations.

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Writing Contest Deadlines

Clarity of Night is fast approaching its deadline for the "Elemental" Short Fiction Contest. Check out the website for the photograph prompt and all the submission guidelines. Clarity of Night is the property of Jason Evans

Prize winners will receive:

1st Place: $50 Amazon gift certificate

2nd Place: $35 Amazon gift certificate

3rd Place: $30 Amazon gift certificate

4th Place: $25 Amazon gift certificate

5th Place: $20 Amazon gift certificate

Readers' Choice Award: $40 Amazon Gift certificate


Fast approaching is Accents Publishing deadline for the 2011 International Poetry Chapbook. The entry fee if $20 and the last day for submission is July 31, 2001. There will be 2 winners and each will have their books published and receive $500. Check website for more details. Accents Publishing was established by Katerina Stoykova-Klemer.

Also, the Sarabande Books deadline for The 2011 Linda Bruckheimer Series in Kentucky Literature. will end on July 31, 2011. To be eligible for this contest you must be one of the following:
--who is a native of Kentucky, or
--who has lived in Kentucky for at least two years, or
--whose manuscript is set in Kentucky, or
--whose manuscript is about Kentucky.

There is no entry fee, but the winner will have their book published.

Images of America: Harrodsburg

You can preorder the book "Images of America: Harrodsburg" by Anna Armstrong and myself at the following sites:

Arcadia Publishing

Amazon

Powell's Books

On A Hot Summer Night

ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT

Crying
Sarah, answer your phone
Clang, clang of the see-saw
Squeak of the swings
Watch both ways
Siren from fire truck
Kids squealing
Kids laughing
The ice cream truck bell
Leaves rustling
Birds crying
Wind blowing
Words forming

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Emotional Labyrinth

EMOTIONAL LABYRINTH

The mouse who decided to build a labyrinth
was amazed at all the entanglement.
The jungle of knots and frayed little mess
lead to emotional upset and stress.