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HC in Lake Butler writes:
Mr. Carver,
It was a real pleasure to meet you at the Fairgrounds in Lake Junaluska on July 4.... I bought all 3
of your books so I wouldn't read one and regret not having bought the others. My husband and mother-in-law
have both just about finished them all; I'm catching up but savoring every story.
We are having a great time with all of your characters and are looking forward to another installation
just as soon as you can get them on paper. If you have a list of waiting customers, count us in! Congratulations
on your continuing success. God Bless.
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BG in Chattanooga writes:
I read the manuscript before it went to print. The stories are interesting, but the slang is tacky. I grew up in central Tennessee, so I know how Southerners talk. They don't talk like this book would have you believe.
The Author responds:
We appreciate your comments, but I wonder how you got ahold of a copy of the manuscript.
The folks in central Tennessee don't talk like the folks in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. They didn't during the times of the stories, and they don't now. I used some words that are not in the dictionary, and I punctuated funny sometimes. The reason I did was to make it come out sounding as near as possible like folks here used to sound.
Next time you visit our mountains (maybe it'll be your first visit...), listen a bit, talk a bit, then ask some local folks what they think about the way you talk. I'll bet they'll use a word besides "tacky."
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B. L. in Sun City Center writes:
I enjoyed your Branch Water Tales. You certainly had your creative juices when you wrote those. Keep up the excellent work.
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J.W. in Marietta writes:
Reading _Brach Water Tales_ brought back memories of stories told by my grandparents. They are long gone, but the stories' characters will forever remind me of them. Thank you, Mr. Carver, for spinning such nostalgic yarns.
The Author responds:
It's kind words like yours that keeps folks like me pushing the pen across the paper. I'm glad they brought back such fond memories.
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L. S. in Alabama writes:
I have just completed reading the Branch Water Tales. I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed the Book. It brought back many memories of when I grew up and visited my uncle's farm (which was often). Although reared in town, I was well aware of soap making, hominy cooking, hog killing, running after chickens, etc. In addition the memories of some of my pranks as well as the pranks of others came flooding back. I even recalled some stories about "white lightning" and who near by was involved in the process.
I want to thank you again for this trip to the past and again you will never know how I enjoyed the experience. Best of luck; and the next time you decide to "writ something down" I will be waiting.
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Z. C. in Georgia writes:
I finished Some More Branch Water Tales last night. It was every bit as good as the first one. Like with the first book, I have my favorites: "Speck" and "Twidge."
I liked "Twidge" just for the story itself of surviving the snowfall. It's the kind of adventure that sticks with you forever, like it did with Twidge. As for the constant characters that run through many of the stories, how can anybody not like Reek? His simple lifestyle and speech belie his savvy of the mountains. When you need a friend, Reek is a good man to call on. Ceece, on the other hand, must have had a rough childhood. I found myself wanting to punch him out a couple of times.
So, I hope you're working on number three. You keep writing, and we'll keep buying.
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A. R. in North Carolina writes:
If you write a third book you won't have to "sell" me on it. After I read the book you signed for me last summer I ordered your second one. My favorite story of all is the one about the teacher and how the big-shots get sent packing. My favorite character is the old guy who knows so much about the mountains. Thank you for the good stories you "writ."
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M. K. in Georgia writes:
I was pleased to meet you and get a copy of your book. If I had only known how much I was going to enjoy the book I would have told everyone else to purchase one as well. Reading your book was a pleasure and a joy. I found myself laughing out loud at times and cringing at others. I plan to read the story of the mad dog to my grandchildren on Halloween once they are a little older. Thanks for writing the book and sharing some of these wonderful stories.
My father's people came from the mountains and I love to read stories like these that show the humor, dignity and character of these hard working people. Thank you for doing such a marvelous job!
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M. B. in Georgia writes:
Great, wonderful. My husband and I just finished reading Branch Water Tales. It was the most rewarding book I think I have ever read. It sure brought back a lot of memories of long ago (or maybe not so long ago). I can hardly wait for your next book.
My husband and I met you in NC.... You signed my book and you said that you had another one coming out.... I know it will surpass the first book and will be more enjoyable than the first. I don't know how it could but I bet it will.
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