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Curtiss Ann Matlock is the author of nearly forty books and short stories. With over 7 million copies in print worldwide, her books have earned rave reviews, spots on the USA TODAY bestseller list and numerous awards.

Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, into a family of avid readers, Curtiss Ann began reading before entering first grade and was writing vignettes while still in elementary school. Her writing career began in her early thirties, with publication of two small, warm-hearted articles about her life, for which she received a total of $100. She was so enthused at this success that she immediately started writing her first novel. She also enrolled in the professional writing program at the University of Oklahoma, studying under t...more


US Regional Cook BookI baked hubby’s favorite for his birthday yesterday– raisin pie. Since I’ve had a couple of requests for the recipe, I decided to post it here.


I base my recipe on one I found when I inherited my grandmother’s copy of The United States Regional Cook Book, copyright 1949, which provides the interesting tidbit that another name for raisin pie is funeral pie. In the pioneer days, people often had t...

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Published on May 17, 2013 10:41
Average rating: 3.75 · 991 ratings · 156 reviews · 39 distinct works · Similar authors
Sweet Dreams at the Goodnig...
3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions
Lost Highways
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 127 ratings — published 1999 — 4 editions
Recipes for Easy Living
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 2003
Cold Tea on a Hot Day
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 111 ratings — published 2001 — 5 editions
Miracle on I-40
3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 1999 — 3 editions
At the Corner of Love and H...
3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2002 — 2 editions
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4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2000 — 2 editions
Chin Up, Honey
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions
Little Town, Great Big Life
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
Love in a Small Town
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 1997 — 3 editions
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