Category: Book_clubs

Thank you Literary Ducks Book Club

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Ralph Webster

A heartfelt thank you to the Literary Ducks Book Club in Southern Shores, NC for selecting and discussing The Other Mrs. Samson this month. I am grateful to have participated. Wonderful and engaging conversation!

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Midwest Book Review

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Ralph Webster

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“The injection of a mystery, complex relationships buffeted by the winds of war and change, and a series of choices that cement the worlds of future generations are all wonderfully written, presented in a manner that will attract both historical fiction and general-interest readers… Continue Reading “Midwest Book Review”

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The Other Mrs. Samson: A Book Review – Kameo Monson

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Ralph Webster

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Discover untold stories of those who loved Josef Samson beyond both World War I and World War II in the Other Mrs. Samson. http://kameomonson.com/the-other-mrs-samson-a-book-review/

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Advice for Authors

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Ralph Webster

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Far be it for me to offer advice, but I was asked and here is my answer… Passion, persistence, perfection, perseverance, and patience in any order you choose. There are no shortcuts, only hard work, much self-flagellation, and always uncertainty. Writing can be a… Continue Reading “Advice for Authors”

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What Genre Are Your Books?

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Ralph Webster

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Recently I was asked “What genre are my books and what drew me to that genre?” I think readers who will enjoy my latest book will be those who enjoy twentieth century historical fiction, 1850’s through World War II. The Other Mrs. Samson is certainly not… Continue Reading “What Genre Are Your Books?”

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Woodard’s Mill’s Book Club

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Ralph Webster

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Spent a wonderful afternoon with the Woodard’s Mill’s Book Club in Chesapeake, VA yesterday discussing A Smile in One Eye: A Tear in the Other. Thank you Kay Stone for opening your home It was an amazing group – lots of exchanges, opinions, experiences to… Continue Reading “Woodard’s Mill’s Book Club”

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Great Time at the Camden County Library!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Ralph Webster

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Interesting afternoon at North Carolina’s Camden County Library discussing A Smile in One Eye: A Tear in the Other! Thank you to both the Camden Book Lovers and the Wine, Women and Books book clubs for organizing – and to the library staff for… Continue Reading “Great Time at the Camden County Library!”

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Does a Woman Write Differently than a Man?

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Ralph Webster

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OBX Literary Circle Book Club

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Ralph Webster

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A special thanks to the OBX Literary Circle Book Club for selecting One More Moon as your book this month. Really enjoyed the thoughtful discussion! Never enough time!

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Have Book Club? Will Travel

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Ralph Webster

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WOW – another book trip! We left Kitty Hawk Monday morning making stops in Alexandria, DC, Leesburg, and Richmond before finishing this morning in Hertford, NC with about 60 members of the Albemarle Plantation Women’s Association. Back to the OBX by 3pm today Wednesday.… Continue Reading “Have Book Club? Will Travel”