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Blue Ridge Bookfest This Weekend!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

This Saturday, April 26, I’ll be exhibiting at the Blue Ridge Bookfest at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC.  The keynote speaker this year is Ken Grossman, author of Beyond the Pale and co-founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing … Continue reading →

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The Button Collector Goes to London

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

Exciting News!!  The Button Collector will be at the London Book Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8-10, 2014. Even though The Button Collector fits comfortably in the genre of Southern fiction, I’ve always felt it also resonates with UK literary … Continue reading →

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Button Flash Nine: Breaking the Rules with MLK Jr.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’m breaking all the rules.  For this, my Ninth Button Flash Story, I’m disregarding arbitrary word and time limits.  And, here’s the kicker:  the piece you are about to read is not even … Continue reading →

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For Your Epiphany Reading–O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

On this morning of Epiphany, I feel inspired to reread O. Henry’s classic short story, The Gift of the Magi.  In wonderful serendipity, it’s free and available to everyone through Project Gutenberg, which in itself reminds me of light coming … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day: The Literary Cats’ Favorite Holiday

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

  At my house, the cats enjoy the aftermath of Christmas at least as much as the people do.  They have new catnip mice to shred, balls of wrapping paper to pounce on, and a maze of boxes to explore. … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on Irish Author Laurence O’Bryan’s Blog

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

This morning of December 23 seems like a wonderful time to have a guest post on the blog of Irish author Laurence O’Bryan.  In it I try to explain how it took 18 years for my collection of stories based … Continue reading →

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Paint, Bottle Caps, and Buttons, Too!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

This morning I got a sweet serving of holiday cheer while helping my daughter’s class make Christmas ornaments.  The sun streamed brightly through the windows and skylights, and even though an almost audible buzz of excited energy filled the room, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Special–Signed Book with Handwritten Quote and a Button!

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

On a cold winter night, curling up with a book is one of my favorite things to do. That’s why I’m offering a holiday special on The Button Collector.  Get a signed copy of the book along with a button mounted … Continue reading →

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The Science of Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

During the past few years I’ve been casually gathering information about how people can improve various aspects of their lives by changing the way they think.  For example, I’ve read several studies showing that a grateful mindset can lead to … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction, Button Style No. 7

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s the seventh Flash Fiction, Button Style.  It’s a little coming of age story for Halloween.  Many thanks to Celia B. for the puppy button.    October, Ninth Grade “Trick or treating in high school?” Cassidy picked at her cafeteria … Continue reading →

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