Thank you, Gordon Kent, librarian at Montgomery Public Library (part of the Fayette County Public Library system) for the wonderful Author Meet and Greet on Thursday, June 6. Here's how it went...

It’s been 11 weeks since the release of the book Forgotten Voices: Excerpts from Valentina’s Journal. Both Amazon and Rose Dog Press have experienced strong sales. Here are some ratings and reviews highlights.

Recently I had the honor to meet an old friend and writer, AJ Elmore.  AJ grew up in West Virginia on the Kanawha County-Clay County borders, and she graduated from Marshall University with a degree in journalism.  However, time and place separated us.

As those who know me, I am a reader.  One of the better books I read in April was The Nameless by AJ Elmore.  I loved the story!  But, it wasn’t my typical read:  not non-fiction, not a mystery, not historical fiction, not poetry, nor even a romance.  It was a fantasy.  As I read the first chapters, I could see myself “being there” in the setting, experiencing what was happening.  (Imagine!  A 70-year-old grandma at a punk concert and then drinking in a bar afterward! WHOO!  The descriptions were that good!)  The storyline lured me in, and I made time to read more.

However, it was a fantasy.  But I loved it!  It was one of my Top 5 books for 2024.  I will read another AJ Elmore story in May.

AJ graciously agreed to an interview.

Indy author AJ Elmore recently interviewed Katy J. Smith about Katy's book Forgotten Voices: Excerpts from Valentina's Journal and the experience of writing it. Check out the interview!

Reflections on the six weeks since the release of Forgotten Voices: Excerpts from Valentina's Journal.