ChristmaSin was a book that I could relate too.  It brought back memories of my early childhood years. The language is the same that was common in West Virginia in 1970's and earlier. When I first began to read the book, I could almost hear my Grand-dad's voice again. My Grand-dad died in 1977. I sit on the front porch and laughed as I read this story. It was just so real and I loved it.
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The author has the ability to pull the reader into the story as it develops. He takes the reader back in time to a time when life was uncomplicated. He writes with a form that is not easily imitated. A form that seems so genuine that the reader feels they have been taken back in time literally.
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I really enjoyed this book. I had forgotten those wonderful times in my early childhood. The times that made me who I am today. The simple times when people did not try to impress others. They were just who they were and proud of it.
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I loved this book and recommend it to anyone who likes to be taken back in time to the real world without the fake situations of the era. I was raised hearing language like is in this book.Â
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I enjoyed reading about the lives of the characters and the way they reacted to situations. However this is not your traditional Christmas story. It is not the feel good, happily ever after story. It is real life in a very interesting story. It is a wonderful country, backwoods story.
I give this book a 5 star and recommend it anyone who enjoys a good laugh and country down- home story. Because of the language, I would not recommend it to the younger youth.Â
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ed Williams is a true Southern Outlaw Author who hails from Juliette, Georgia. He's the author of the books Sex, Dead Dogs, and Me: The Juliette Journals, and Rough As A Cob: More From The Juliette Journals. A recent story, Sally the Screamer, appeared in the Southern humor anthology, Southern Fried Farce. He also loves ICEEs, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Atomic Fireballs, and anyone who appreciates honin' a good tulip.
 Transcript Of Live Chat With Author Ed Williams
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Paperback Edition
- Paperback: 162 pages
- Publisher: Champagne Books (November 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1926681592
- ISBN-13: 978-1926681597
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- Format: Kindle Edition
- File Size: 334 KB
- Print Length: 162 pages
- Publisher: Champagne Books (November 1, 2009)
- Sold by:Â Amazon Digital Services
- Language: English
- ASIN: B0031NDMJ4
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Comments: 122
The sad thing is that Ed probably means what he says. LOL
This one is the only one of Ed's books I have read. It is not "steamy". I would have said so in the review if it were. :)
The words he uses are words I heard when I was a child like Son a Bit*ch, Bast*rd, Sh*t, and such. No "F" word. The kind of words that were used in that time period in West Virginia. Nothing like you hear today but still "cuss words".
I had two Grandmas (of course) One of my Grandmas said "Darn" the other one thought that was a dirty word and we were not allowed to say it around her but she said "sh*t". Weird how peoples views of "dirty words" are so different.
This one is the only one of Ed's books I have read. It is not "steamy". I would have said so in the review if it were. :)
The words he uses are words I heard when I was a child like Son a Bit*ch, Bast*rd, Sh*t, and such. No "F" word. The kind of words that were used in that time period in West Virginia. Nothing like you hear today but still "cuss words".
I had two Grandmas (of course) One of my Grandmas said "Darn" the other one thought that was a dirty word and we were not allowed to say it around her but she said "sh*t". Weird how peoples views of "dirty words" are so different.
I did not mean to be offensive in what I said. Mostly just attempting to create discussion of Ed's work.
Every writer with a brain chooses their own style and subject matter with great care and concern for their expected readership and I have no doubt about the mental capacity of this man. I have enjoyed keeping up with you here on Gather, Ed and, to be completely honest, do find your humor hilarious. Having said that, let me tell you that I came into this world in a family that was not immune to vulgarity by a long shot. Somewhere along the way, I began to feel sorry for people who cannot express themselves with out the use of such language and made up my mind to learn to do so in a way that demonstrated respect for other people. I am still committed to that and hope that it comes across in my writing. I realize that many will not recognize such efforts and could care less, which is their right and priviledge. I simply want to be able to convey my thoughts to any person of any persuasion and not have to worry about having excluded anyone from recommending what I have written. I want any reader to be able to say, "Here is something that can be read anywhere at any time by any person, regardless of age, temperament, background, educational level , faith or lack thereof".
That's just me however and I realize that many will not understand nor buy into that concept or ambition. It seems to me from what I have read of your work that you have chosen a particular market for your work and I have no problem with your doing so. In fact, I am sure that it will establish a large following simply because of the way you express yourself. If that is your goal, I applaude you and your honesty. I do need to have read at least one of your books however to comment intelligently and want you to know that I was not attempting to cast any slur or aspersion upon you or your work. SO, now I have backed myself into a corner and can only get out by reading at least one such work before I bury myself in shame and disgrace.
I guess I will never learn when and where to keep my big mouth shut.
You have my respect.
I plan to be around. Hang tight.
It is just a "Country style" book. I know Ed says it is "Southern" but this book is a lot like life was in WV in the early 70's and before.
I still think about the "toes inverting" It's better than the leg pop in Princess Diaries.
Since I'm a damn yankee there was plenty lingo went way over my head, take it on all your words that's how some folk talk..down ...there
I may possibly be having surgery again on Wednesday. I hope not but I will find out tomorrow
Ed, she did ya proud with this one and you deserve it!!!
I give honest reviews. In fact it has gotten me into trouble one time. The author was not pleased with my review of his book. If he had not wanted an honest review, he should have seen to it that I did not get the book. LOL
I hated the book that I gave the bad review too so much I hesitated doing a review. I did not like the plot, language or the way it was presented. I had previously committed to review it. From that point on I am more objective of the books I commit to review. LOL
I loved the book my step mom is reading it now and she loves it too...
Karolyn,
It is good to see you so active on gather again. I have missed you. :)
Double smoochies!
Triple Smoochies!
At that time, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia was all about a like when it came to the way they lived and talked. We were just all "hillbillies".
When I think about my youth, it is those very things that I remember and treasure. Everyone knew everyone. If you got a flat tire or your car broke down, EVERYONE stopped to help. You were in no danger like you are today. You were among friends.
We all got together on Sunday after church and had a chicken dinner, played softball and horseshoes or dominos if the weather was bad. There was never a dull moment.
We did not have a TV and only had one radio station to listen too. The stock market and local trade ads was on the radio for two hours each day. :)
When someone died, everyeone immediately went to the family with food and friendhip. The family knew they were loved by the community.
I miss those days.
A new set of poem
LOL You have "flavored smoochies"??? LOL
Man, you must have it all. LOL
Can you use another example???
I don't play golf. :) LOL
There's a book blurb for you Ed.
But wait...71 comments and counting on Connie's page.
Smoochies have just gone viral!
In this case the Ed comment fest has just broken out of Ed's gather site and infested Connie's one. Should we be scared, or very scared?
But, OK ~ first, lets talk about ducks...did I tell you that I now have 5 wild ducks that come to see me every day? They quack at the back door for me, driving the dog and cat nuts. I go out and they climb all over me if I sit on the grass....I hand-feed them bread.
Do We need to rush to the Health department for vaccinations?!
I have to agree with you, "baseball" is a big boy game! LOL
Make them stop fighting!!!
Elizabeth,
At least we would be in good company. :)
That is much better. LOL Love it!
Don't tell Ed but I have my 38 loaded.....we could just use it for target practice..........
oh my????? Did I say tat??? Who has taken over my body and mind????
No just means I left for work imediately after my last comment. 12 hours later, I just got home. I see you have moved on to the subject of Rabbits, another fast spreading pestilence! In Australia we have plagues of Rabbits, Cane Toads and even Locusts!
Ok, back to Australia, imagine 5 lb. giant neotropical toads that have voracious appetites for just about anything, dead or alive, and spawn thousands of eggs in just one sitting, plus it has poison glands, toxic to most animals. It was imported as a defense against the Cane Beetle but it has killed off many native species, especially native predators.
In my example in Massachusetts, I tried hard NOT to run over the poor little creatures. But I do believe in Australia, it is considered a good thing to run over as many as possible.
I think they should call Acme and see of Acme has something that will work, like a Cane Anvil or something.
Cathi, You know everytiing! Do you have the power to keep those things away from me. My Mommy told me that playing with toads will give me warts! :)
The on;y solution we have got is to give teenagers a basegall bat, and say go for it!
I even once saved a toad's life~a large snake was in my yard trying to eat one ~ I got a stick (a long one) and got it out of the snake's mouth. I'm not afraid of snakes in the least, used to have a couple as pets...go figure.
It has been quite some time since that live chat! You are not reading fast enough! :)
You have to watch that man they call "Ed" . . . he is a tricky one. I have to agree, he has paid his debt, time to put that book at the front of the pile. LOL
How could one not smile while reading one of Ed's books. There is a certain talent for honesty in the language of real people and you have it.
Congrats to both of you on this interview.
Connie, best wishes.
I have the post up for your live chat. :) See you Thursday night.
What are we going to do?? Guess we'll just have to have a big party with Ritz crackerfuls, V8 Splash, and don't forget the deodorant so we won't be stinky!!
Have a great day, all!!
Ed, you can have mine.
It was a different kind of Christmas Story.
Not your normal Christmas story.