Bøger af Lee Martin

The Six Mile Inn is a fictious account of a true series of events. This is a compelling novel about one of Charleston's famous characters, Lavinia Fisher, who stood accused as the first female mass murderer in America. The novel explodes with the ingredients of murder, romance, mystery and psychodrama.

Author is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner ofthe Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, recipient of an NEA Fellowship andOhio Arts Council FellowshipTwo previous Dzanc titles, Late OneNight and The Mutual UFO Network, were wellreviewedAuthor has strong connections to universities,booksellers, and review outlets across the Midwest, with access to the book'sintended readersBased on a true crime in the 1840s. Betsey Reedwas hanged in Lawrenceville,Illinois, for the murder of her husband?the first woman in the USexecuted by hangingWell-known author with strong connections to theregional and national writing community, a long history of successful events,and good pull with booksellers and festival organizersNational galley mailing, with an emphasis on majornational review outlets that have previously covered Lee's workFestival and conference appearances, includingAWP, the Ohioana Book Festival, and MIBA eventsOutreach to MIBA and GLIBA, with nominations aimedat a Midwest Connections and Great Lakes Great Reads pickTargeted galley mailing and outreach to author'slocal papers, including The Columbus Dispatch, The Sumner Press, TheLawrenceville Daily Record, The Olney Daily Mail, The VincennesSun-Commercial, andColumbus AliveTargeted bookstore mailing concentrated on theGreat Lakes and Midwest regionsTargeted galley mailing to review outlets thatpreviously covered Lee's work and have strong connections to the press,including PopMatters, Alternating Current, Crazyhorse, The CoachellaReview, Electric Lit, Lit Hub, Poets & Writers, Largehearted Boy, TheMedium, Brooklyn Rail, The Rumpus, Ploughshares, Kenyon Review, Barrelhouse,Shelf AwarenessBook club outreachUniversity reading series promotion and courseadoption pushMajor awards pushElectronic galleys available on Edelweiss

A dark, harrowing novel about a nine-year-old girl's disappearance and the lasting impact it has on her close-knit communityOn an evening like any other, nine-year-old Katie Mackey, daughter of the most affluent family in a small town on the plains of Indiana, sets out on her bicycle to return some library books. This simple act is at the heart of The Bright Forever, a deeply affecting novel about the choices people make that change their lives forever. Fact, speculation, and contradiction play off one another as the details about Katie's disappearance--and about the townspeople--unfold, creating a fast-paced story that is as gripping as it is richly human. A nuanced portrayal of the complicated give and take among people struggling to maintain their humanity in the shadow of a loss, The Bright Forever is a compelling and emotional tale about the human need to know even the hardest truth.

A Lure to a Kill is the most exciting and compelling Bruce McGowan novel yet. The ninth offering in the series by acclaimed author Lee Martin.

Are you considering taking up the boondocking lifestyle? Want to be great at it? Whether on a permanent or part-time basis, you will need guidance and assurance to get you through the experience, no matter your expertise. Many aspects of the off-grid lifestyle have more reason and meaning than what you see on the surface.In this book, you will discover:- Different concepts of Boondocking- How to get ahead and use great electrical systems - Simple secrets to keep you off-grid longerΓÇ¿- Safe and simple solutionsΓÇ¿- Amazing locations to be off-gridΓÇ¿- A modern list of what to bring- The know-how about your consumption and how to predict it - Explicit details on Powering your RV in modern waysΓÇ¿If you are serious about boondocking and being handy with your RV, then this book will show you all of the best practices to fine-tune your success. Nothing to lose, but everything to gain for your road trips ahead!

Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Martin grew up in Illinois and now teaches in the MFA program at the Ohio State University. Like many recent titles that IUP has put out successfully, this has a strong Midwest connection and a terrific writing style.

This book offers guidance on ensuring that individuals with dementia can maintain a high standard of nutritional intake alongside increased independence at mealtimes. It explains how dementia impacts on mealtime abilities, with practical guidance on how to enhance these abilities and interventions for overcoming common issues.