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Joan Spilman

Joan Spilman

Literary Women's and Appalachian Fiction and Fantasy Author

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    Category: domestic fiction

    THE TOE OF HER SHOE, by Llewellyn McKernan

    She once had a daughter.
    She once had a son.

    October 10, 2021October 11, 2021 by joanspilman

    Establishing Witness, conclusion

    The preacher was a neat spare man in a yellow shirt and navy blue slacks. Had she not seen the maroon Bible pressed underneath his arm, she’d have mistaken him for a Vista Volunteer.

    September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by joanspilman

    Establishing Witness, con’t. Joan Spilman

    When nothing happened, Vernie began to fear the worst. Anjean had been murdered and no one had identified her body. She’d been sent to the medical school in Morgantown; the Adult Service Work having checked the box, “anatomical gift”.

    August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by joanspilman

    Ray Welk, 1911-1962

    “I loved Ray Welk from the time I was eight years old. When the love bug bit, I felt the sting to the tip of my toes. He didn’t feel anything, he was too busy.

    April 13, 2021May 25, 2021 by joanspilman

    Blanche Shaw, at the Edge

    Blanche draws me by her very diffidence. She stands apart, looking unhappy and confused.

    March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by joanspilman

    Available now on Amazon and Kindle . . .

    The woman in my mind just now? That was my mother. Resurrection driven, gliding in and out as easily as a paschal moon, hungry for a feast.

    March 14, 2021March 29, 2021 by joanspilman
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