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I just finished "Book Woman" and absolutely loved it. I am not from Kentucky and had never heard of the blue-skinned people nor would have imagined that they would have been treated in the way they were. Is there a series in the works, perhaps? Well done and thank you!
Kim Michele Richardson Debby, thank you and I'm sorry I'm just finding this question. But, yes, there is THE BOOK WOMAN'S DAUGHTER and another coming in spring 2026, THE MOUNTAINS WE CALL HOME: THE BOOK WOMAN'S LEGACY.
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Loved your book, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, my husband's family is from that region in Kentucky. I noticed that you wrote La Ragazza Blu, is this the same story in Italian? I'm first generation Italian and wonder what your connection is to Italian. Thank you
Kim Michele Richardson I'm so sorry I didn't see this question until now. La Ragazza Blu is from the foreign publisher who bought the rights to BOOK WOMAN. =)
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Hi Kim, I love your books, especially the Book Woman series. I have been learning about Stagecoach Mary, Mary Fields (c. 1832 – December 5, 1914), who was an American mail carrier, the first Black woman to be employed as a star route postwoman in the United States. She was born into slavery. She could be a great subject for one of your next novels! I thought of you when I saw there aren't any current books about her?
Kim Michele Richardson Hi, Chiara, I'm sorry it took so long to answer, I just found this page! Such fascinating history, thanks so much for sharing!
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Are you writing a 3rd book in your Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series?
Kim Michele Richardson Thank you for the question, Brenda! I have a third in the series, which is a standalone and companion booklet that will be coming out in 2026, THE MOUNTAINS WE CALL HOME: THE BOOK WOMAN'S LEGACY.
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Hi! Are you working on another book? I just finished both Bookwoman books recently. Thank you!
Kim Michele Richardson Hi, Karen. Thank you for the question! I have a third in the series, which is a standalone and companion booklet that will be coming out in 2026, THE MOUNTAINS WE CALL HOME: THE BOOK WOMAN'S LEGACY.
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Loved GodPretty in the Tobacco Field. Curious about your use of Paris green insecticide. I do not recall the connection between Paris green and artists pigments being mentioned. Also the association of "Paris" with art, and the euphemism the girls used of "go to Paris", made me wonder how planned THIS use of Paris green by an artist was, or did it just happen? Thank you!
Kim Michele Richardson Oh wow, Albert, I had forgotten all about this and it's fun to revisit. Thanks for your question. When I was a child I worked the tobaccos one summer and we used Paris Green as an insecticide. It was what I jokingly called it when they sprayed for hornworms. =)
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I just finished "Book Woman" last night. I am also a Kentuckian and I loved and appreciate the truth of which you wrote of the hill people. I simply loved the book. I was just wondering if you are as curious about what happens next with Cussy Mary and Honey as I am? I sure hope so.
Kim Michele Richardson Thank you, Gena, for your thoughtful question and your kind praise! I loved writing Cussy Mary and Honey's story, so it would be lovely to visit them again in another book. =)
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Any of the families in "Book Woman..." could be a book of their own. I hope you have enough research to write about another Appalachian family. ?
Kim Michele Richardson Thank you for your question, Cindy. I do have a lot of research and hope to revisit these precious families again. ; ) Thank you for reading BOOK WOMAN.
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No question here. But I need a question mark? I just wanted to say I am currently reading "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" and finding it an extraordinary read. Truly impressive. Thank you for writing it and bringing this enjoyment to my life.
Kim Michele Richardson Thanks so much, Paul, I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
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How did you learn how to write such pitch-perfect dialogue? I feel like I'm in Kentucky in 1936. The descriptions and plot are also incredible. By the way, this is the best book I've read in a very long time. (I want to stop people on the street and tell them they have to read this book.)
Kim Michele Richardson Thank you, Alice, I'm so happy to hear this. Sometimes it can be tricky. I’m a Kentuckian, so I know that in different regions of my home state there will be different beats and song in the native language. I’m also able to live in that landscape and spend time with native Appalachians who have taught me the lyrics and language of their people and ancestors.

Also, I hear different dialect and speech patterns every day, and in all my travels in Kentucky and beyond. But at some point I do try to keep in mind that the rest of the world doesn’t. Example: I have a nephew whose words I can barely understand because he comes from a different pocket of Kentucky. Still, there’s a balance, and you can’t strip the music, the lyrics that honestly reflect the people, so I go in with this mindset. = )
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