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Curtiss Ann Matlock

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http://www.goodreads.com/curtissann

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Elizabeth City, The United States

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female

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http://curtissannmatlock.com

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Literature & Fiction, Romance, Humor

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Fannie Flagg, Clyde Edgerton, Eudora Welty, Kaye Gibbons, Ann B. Ross,...more

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December 2008

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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, stud...more

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Chin Up, Honey large-print giveaway

I'm giving away a large-print copy of Chin Up, Honey. You can read more about it at my blog, Pressing On Simply leave a comment here or at the blog post to be entered into the drawing. read more »

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Books by Curtiss Ann Matlock

Average rating: 3.65 · 662 ratings · 117 reviews · 36 distinct works

	Lost Highways 3.63 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 1999 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Sweet Dreams at the Goodnight Motel 3.75 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Cold Tea On A Hot Day 3.63 avg rating — 78 ratings — published 2001 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Recipes For Easy Living 3.65 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2003	My rating:
	Miracle on I-40 3.50 avg rating — 64 ratings — 3 editions	My rating:
	At The Corner Of Love And Heartache 3.78 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2002	My rating:
	Driving Lessons 4.08 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2000	My rating:
	Chin Up, Honey 3.67 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Little Town, Great Big Life 3.90 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Love in a Small Town 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 1997 — 3 editions	My rating:

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Valentine (8 books)
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Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation

by Chris DeRose

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Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman's Guide to Igniting the Writer Within

by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett (Goodreads Author)

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Dec 26, 2010 06:39pm

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Curtiss Matlock is currently reading: Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation by Chris DeRose	My rating:
Jan 21, 2012 08:09am
Curtiss Matlock made a comment on the poll: Vote for our February 2012 Group Read! If the book you nominate is chosen, You are expected to lead the read & discussion!!! Please refrain from voting if you are not going to participate in the read & discussion. Thanks! You can click on each book cover below to view the descriptions.: "I adore 'This One and Magic Life'! The mention of it makes me go to the bookshelf, must read it again. Thanks for the recommendations of a couple of b...more"
Jan 21, 2012 08:07am
Curtiss Matlock made a comment in the group Southern Lit Lovers — Our "Word" For 2012 topic "Jo-- Delight to know you choose a word for the year, too. I've done this choosing for the past several years. Generally I'm good about remembering and...more"
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Curtiss Matlock gave to: Out to Pasture: But Not over the Hill by Effie Leland Wilder	My rating:
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Curtiss Matlock marked as to-read: The Case of the Missing Servant (Vish Puri, #1) by Tarquin Hall (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Curtiss Matlock gave to: Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle (Mrs. Pollifax, Book 8) by Dorothy Gilman	My rating:
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Curtiss Matlock added: Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (Mrs. Pollifax, Book 11) by Dorothy Gilman	My rating:
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Curtiss Matlock added: Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer (Mrs. Pollifax, Book 12) by Dorothy Gilman	My rating:
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Curtiss Matlock gave to: Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station (Mrs. Pollifax, Book 6) by Dorothy Gilman	My rating:
Sep 19, 2011 05:51pm
Curtiss Matlock marked as to-read: The Book of Peach by Penelope J. Stokes	My rating:
Sep 19, 2011 05:46pm

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“Foolishness is the human condition, and exactly what God handles best.”
― Curtiss Ann Matlock, Cold Tea On A Hot Day

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Around the World ...: Oklahoma	2	12	Sep 01, 2011 03:59pm
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Southern Lit Lovers: Miracle On I-40 by Curtuss Ann Matlock - Discussion Thread - Spoilers Possible	55	36	Jan 05, 2012 07:13pm
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“Talent is helpful in writing, but guts are absolutely essential.”
― Jessamyn West

tags: inspirational , writing

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“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ”
― Mary Ellen Chase

tags: attitude , christmas , inspiration

98 people liked it

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, This is My Story

tags: confidence , inspirational , wisdom

29,805 people liked it

“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life

tags: women

20,653 people liked it

“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
― Robert Frost

tags: life

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Southern Lit Lovers — 287 members — last activity 2 hours, 30 min ago
(Est 2008) Calling one and all who love Southern Lit! From classics like Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird to contemporary like Sue Monk Kidd's The ...more(Est 2008) Calling one and all who love Southern Lit! From classics like Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird to contemporary like Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees, from the deep South to the Midwest. If you love southern lit/authors, this is the place for you, whether you want to talk your favorite books, talk your gardens & favorite flowers or just want to talk. Introduce yourself in the "Come sit for a spell & tell us about yourself!" thread & please feel free to get your own threads going. (Lurking is not encouraged! **Anyone with 0 comments from the time they join for 3 months or more or 5 or less comments in a year may be removed due to inactivity**)

We also gladly welcome authors and hope you're able to participate in our group to interact with fellow readers - Self promotion of your work(s) is fine as long as it is done appropriately and you are also an active member of this group. (Self promo comments of any kind do not count as being active). Active members are those who participate in the discussion threads on a regular basis. I must also ask that you do not nominate your own works for our monthly group reads, especially if you're not an active member of the group. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

If you're an author who is an active member of SLL's and would like to do a book giveaway, please message me directly as I do the postings for giveaways.

A note about bloggers: If you are an active member of this group and would like to share your blog link with us, please feel free to do so. Active members are those who participate in the discussion threads on a regular basis. Comments promoting your blog and/or giveaways do not count as being active, especially if you're not participating in the other threads on a regular basis.

Please accept my apologies as I do not mean to offend anyone or discourage anyone! There isn't a problem with the whole, it is the very few. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation.
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