* From Anne in Roanoke, about Union, WV

I just finished Union, WV.  It was wonderful! I'm so impressed. Hurry up and write your next novel!

* From Ed in Roanoke, about The Spine of the Virginias

I enjoyed reading your book The Spine of The Virginias. It brought back many memories of days gone bye.

Born in 1939 on a small farm owned by my grandparents in Marion County West Virginia, I spent many summers experiencing the lives of those who lived off the land and survived through hard labor. They had no motor vehicles or machinery, no indoor plumbing and I was probably thirteen before they had electricity.

Although I am a transplant and have lived in Roanoke since 1960, I am a Mountaineer at heart. My school days at Pineville High, WVU, and WVIT were most enjoyable. I moved to Roanoke for employment at General Electric as an electrical engineer getting my engineering degree at Virginia Tech. So I am a Hokie and a Mountaineer.

Your book reminded me of the many enjoyable aspects of mountain life and the people who were part of my early life, but also of the cold winters, outside johns, no running water and hitch-hiking.

Thanks for a great reflection on a wonderful land and great people.

* From Kate in Blacksburg, about The Spine of the Virginias

I am enjoying the book tremendously, and find that now I've really gotten into it I can't wait to get back to it. I look forward to meeting each new person, and find myself wishing I could talk with and visit some of these people and places too! Its a great read - you should be really proud. It is unique in subject matter and approach, and is such a tribute to the people and places and natural history of our part of the world (to which I am extremely partial).

* From Angel in Tennessee, about The Spine of the Virginias

We have enjoyed your book immensely. My husband and I like to read before bed together, he reads to me. I enjoy, so much, being read to. He has been reading your book to me, and taking turns with American short stories. Your book is a perfect format for that. Just wanted to give you an update on how much we enjoy it.


* From Bobby in Franklin County, about Union, WV

Just started your book, Union, WV, and 
haven't been able to put it down.  I'm on page 62.
I stopped to take a break and just decided to write you.  
So I'm trying to get comfortable on the couch and start again.

A few days later...

I finished "Union WV".  I must say, it was very interesting,
entertaining, and infomatiive. It makes me want to go and 
visit Union. It is the first book I've read from cover to cover 
in probably 30 years. My wife couldn't believe I was reading 
a book!  Now she wants to read it.. It kept my attention captured, 
and probably would have read it in one sitting if I hadn't gotten 
sleepy! I hope to start your other book real soon.