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Kelly O’Connor McNees on Writing

October 2, 2014 A. B. Westrick Leave a comment

When James River Writers (JRW) invited me to interview some 2014 conference speakers, I looked over the impressive list of who’s coming…

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@what_a_story @ABWestrick I LOVE this book!!! @RRMSLibrary recommended it to me several years ago and I reference it (and recommend it) every year when I teach Reconstruction. Such a great read!

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14 Jan

BROTHERHOOD illuminates the murky origins of immediate post-Civil War white supremacy movements. I read this book when it came out, & it remains a top historical fiction choice for kids about these events in our history. @ABWestrick ‘s story of 1867 echoes in our modern time. https://twitter.com/abwestrick/status/1348736294524956674

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"I was able to explain some of what happened...to my son bc [he'd read your book]," a mom tweeted me. BROTHERHOOD is about white supremacy--about the KKK post-civil war. When I wrote the novel, I had no idea how relevant it would become. @PenguinClass @VikingChildrens

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I'm doing a #BookGiveaway! One copy of AS FAR AS BIRDS CAN FLY by @lindaoatmanhigh. Enter by Jan. 19 and enjoy my interview with the author about all things writing-related: https://abwestrick.com/2021/01/her-grandparents-barn-an-interview-with-linda-oatman-high/ @koehlerbooks #kidlit #middlegrade #fiction #Giveaways #mglit #mgbookchat

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Articles, Interviews, & Podcasts:

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I confess that I’ve stopped beating myself up over my process. It is what it is. March 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I talk about setting priorities in my writing life. February 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I ramble about my writing process, including how I conquer writer’s block. January 23, 2019

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