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Michael Embry

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in Louisville, Ky., The United States
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Michael Embry is the author of 12 novels, three nonfiction sportsbooks, and a short-story collection. His latest novel, "Cradle of Conflict," was released on Dec.. 1, 2023. He is currently working on the seventh book in the series. Be sure to check back for Goodreads giveaways. You can "Like" him on Facebook at Kentucky author Michael Embry.
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New Horizons

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Old Ways and New Days

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Cradle of Conflict

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Make Room for Family (A Joh...

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Laments: Short Stories

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Darkness Beyond the Light

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Reunion of Familiar Strangers

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Shooting Star

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The Bully List

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A Confidential Man

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On the Road: Short trip to Wise County, Virginia

Those who love to travel know they don't have to journey far and wide to find interesting places to visit. My wife and I go to various towns and historic sites within driving distance of our home in central Kentucky. 
Last fall, we discovered Wise County, located in southwestern Virginia and bordering southeastern Kentucky. It's an area rich in Appalachian history and culture, with beautiful scener Read more of this blog post »
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Margaret Mitchell
“Well, my dear, take heart. Some day, I will kiss you and you will like it. But not now, so I beg you not to be too impatient.”
Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

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Michael Thanks, Lara. Actually, there are several authors out there such as Richard Ford and Anne Tyler. But I hope that readers of all adult ages can relate to my "boomer lit" novels.


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Lara It's good to see someone writing about people of this generation!


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