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Testimonial excerpts cmh1 jodi lewsmiths the clever mill horse is that rarest of all contemporary novels. Winner of the 2014 james river writers indie novel contest. Follow alison mortons book blast for successio, the third book in her roma nova series, from june 1627 for a chance to win your own autographed copy and bookmark. My credentials include positions as a writer, book editor, series developer, picture editor, website producer, ghostwriter, writing tutorcoach, marketer, workshop teacherspeaker, researcher, ad agency owner, and literary midwife. With the clever mill horse, jodi lewsmith presents a kaleidoscopic glimpse of early america through the struggle of a young woman to honor. She is also a vegetable breeder at high mowing seeds. Nikos online launch party for the oracle, november. A brilliant first collection of storiesmany set in the historical past, and all concerning varieties of scientific pursuit and discoveryby the author of such wellreceived novels as the middle kingdom 1991 and the forms of water 1993. Lewsmith is well qualified to write a book in which plant fiber plays a central role. A young womans gift could weave together the fabric of a nation. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards 2015 finalists ibpaibpa. Although this is book two in the series, it can be read as a standalone.

Jodi lew smith lives on a farm in northern vermont with her patient husband, three wonderfully impatient children, a bevy of pets and farm animals, and 250 exceedingly patient apple trees which, if they could talk, would suggest that she stop writing and start pruning. Dane, an old friend from pittsburgh, pa, who owns a local watering hole called the gin mill. Vermont writer jodi lewsmith has won james river writers inaugural contest for best selfpublished novel for her book the clever mill horse. Id highly recommend it to any reader of historical romance and especially to anyone who lives in the northeastern states. This book offers 10 tangible ways to deal with stress, balance a. Queen of bedlam archives historical fiction virtual book tours. Maria theresa casale maria casale 85 createspace, 2014. Im calling jodi lewsmiths novel a historical romantic gothic is there such a thing. The universities, that attempt to control our knowledge of the past, so that they may influence our present behavior, promote the propaganda that the maya culture, was an advanced and actual civilized development of the new world, that existed in and developed its fantastic culture in isolation, from within, when in fact, it raped the environment around it, neither. The two finalists identified were connie biewald for her book digging to indochina and connie lapallo for her book when the moon has no more silver. Please join jodi lewsmith as she tours the blogosphere for the clever mill horse, from november 12december 3. Somehow, among all of her duties, she has also found time to research, write, and publish the clever mill horse, the first in a planned series of historical novels. The plant breeder at high mowing seeds has blown me away every time ive heard her speak. A journey through the mythic lands of nephi, zarahemla, and kansas city, missouri by avi steinberg.

The clever mill horse 2014 foreword indies finalist. Here you can find some of those books, some of them rare ones, besides some original tour programmes. The clever mill horse makes an outstanding start of a new series and im primed to anxiously await jodi lewsmiths next book. Her main character is a selfsufficient nosetothegrindstone nevergiveup female inventor in a time few young women stepped outside the home and hearth. Jodi lewsmith was the first place winner for her book the clever mill horse. Lewsmith has already won several awards in the literary world for this.

Join us on facebook on tuesday, november 10th from 6. Sadly, the cost proved prohibitive, but the idea of. Hfvbt presents jodi lewsmiths the clever mill horse blog. It was an awesome event and id love to attend another one. See more ideas about books, my books and good books. I have published countless articles and fifteen books, both fiction and nonfiction. Download the clever mill horse and read the clever mill horse online books in format pdf. Full of drama, humor, plot surprises, and, best of all, memorable characters. Leonard nimoy s vincent waitsfield leonard nimoy s vincent will be presented by starry night theater company aug. A major backdrop is provided as britains behavior on the high seas moves the young nation towards a new war. Debut novel draws pageturning journey barton chronicle. The setting is upstate new york of 1810, and young ellas dying grandfather imposes on her a wish that sets out a lifepath very different from the one she might have dreamed of while out hiking and trapping in the peace of. This title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived.

Credentials i have enjoyed over thirty years of experience in many aspects of the publishing field. This blog and podcast series began as a joke, truly it did. Jun 04, 2014 the clever mill horse is initially an intriguing and endearing look at the life of young women in small towns in upstate new york in the early 1800s. The clever mill horse is initially an intriguing and endearing look at the life of young women in small towns in upstate new york in the early 1800s. Shes incredibly good at converting her knowledge of plant breeding into practical, simpler terms. Jodi lew smith lives here in hardwick with her husband and children on a small working farm.

One thing i learned was how excited high mowing is to be trying unheated high tunnels for seed production and breeding in the northeast. Wordsmith smith college office of alumnae relations. Hi lisa and lisa, i met lisa christie briefly at a pages in the pub up here in my town of hardwick, cosponsored with the galaxy bookshop. Chaucer awards for historical fiction 2014 chanticleer. Review of the clever mill horse 97809941207 foreword. I really liked the way she told her story, with both books she had me. Terry webb terry williams webb 54 drawbaugh publishing group, 2014. The clever mill horse is historical fiction, a mystery, and a melodrama romance. Twentyone yearold ella kenyon is the character at the center of lewsmiths captivating novel. I am thrilled to have jodi lewsmith, author of the clever mill horse, visit. Jodi lewsmith has done impeccable historical research into the places, times, and material culture of 180411. A young womans gift could weave together the fabric of. Jodi s novel is a captivating work of historical fiction, wellstructured, compellinglypaced, thoroughly researched and beautifully written.

They are sources of superb book choices too, and so often inspire the picks we share. With the clever mill horse, jodi lewsmith presents a kaleidoscopic glimpse of early america through the struggle of a young woman to honor her. Jodi lewsmith has written a rollicking story here, as unlikely as that seems, given that the plot revolves around securing a patent for a flaxmilling machine. Since 1985 many authors have written about the smiths and morrissey inlcuding their history, lyrics or just photos. In the clever mill horse, henry emerstons proposal of marriage is rejected by aunt lucille and henry spends his life looking for retribution. The clever mill horse by jodi lewsmith november 31 october 31 september 30 august 32 july 28 june 30. While working together in the norwich bookstore, an independent bookstore in our adopted vermont hometown, the owners challenged us to host a radio show about books. Hardwick author, jodi lewsmith has written an action packed historical adventure fiction book set in 1810 usa. Jodi lewsmith lives here in hardwick with her husband and children on a small working farm. Filled with danger, science, and suspense, this story rings true with historical and natural detail. Full of drama, humor, plot surprises, and, best of all, memorable characters, the clever mill horse had me hooked from page one. A young woman in 1810 would rather track game than finish building the flaxmilling machine left by her dying grandfather, except the machine could save her struggling family and town. Howard frank mosher, author of where the rivers flow north.

Eric kapitan, the clever mill horse, jodi lewsmith. Jodi lewsmith winner of the 2014 james river writers best indie novel contestwinner of the 2015 feathered quill book awards for best historical fiction and best debut authora young womans gift could weave together the fabric of a nation. In search of a hidden resistance in afghanistan by jenny nordberg. Historical fiction winner of the 2014 james river writers indie novel contest. Also its packed with little allusions and tidbits of other books that are fun, if you. Its a great feminist, adventure, historical fiction story about a teenage girls invention of a machine to mill linen fibers with the same ease as cotton. In this delightful debut novel set in the early 19th century, a young woman fights to patent her flaxmilling machine. Jodi lewsmith has done impeccable historical research into the. June 2014 archives historical fiction virtual book tours. Jodi lew smiths historical novel the clever mill horse piqued my interest when i first read the.

The clever mill horse is a foreword indies finalist in historical adult fiction. Jodi lewsmith lives on a farm in northern vermont with her patient husband, three wonderfully impatient children, a bevy of pets and farm animals, and 250 exceedingly patient apple trees which, if they could talk, would suggest that she stop writing and start pruning. The clever mill horse is that rarest of all contemporary novels. A young woman in 1810 would rather not finish the flax invention left by her dying grandfather, except it could save her town and her country. Hf virtual book tours invites you to celebrate the release of d. Winner of the 2014 james river writers best indie novel contestwinner of the 2015 feathered quill book awards for best historical fiction and best debut authora young womans gift could weave together the fabric of a nation. Those books have been collectted over years and most of them are a musthave fo. The chaucer first in category award winners will compete for the chaucer grand prize award for best historical book 2014. My recommendation is the clever mill horse by jodi lew smith.