Tales of an Upstate New York Bottle Miner

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Tales of an Upstate New York Bottle Miner by Patricia Crandall
$9.95

ISBN-13: 9780980061123

30 pages

Have you ever considered seeking adventure in an abandoned dump? Did you know that old bottles have a story to tell? If so, you will appreciate the eccentric charm of Tales of an Upstate New York Bottle Miner.
Discover how one generation's trash may become valuable Americana. Vintage bottles, pontils, brass belt buckles, clay pipes, Indian Heads, bisque dolls, and pill tins are just a few of the treasures unearthed.
Join an eclectic group of characters as they traipse hill and dale of Melrose, Babcock Lake and Hoosick Falls, New York, in search of collectibles and memorabilia to trade with fellow miners and sell at flea markets.

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Recently I received Honorable Mention for my short story A Pinch of Spice in the Windmill Women Fiction Contest. Congratulations to winners Marsha Porter CA., Lori A. McDonald IN., and Alicia Stankay PA. Thank you to the judges. An interesting note on the Judges comments for writers to consider: *Some stories had a few typos and format problems *There should be no double spacing between paragraphs *Some stories had unnecessary wording *Some endings were flat or fell off *Too morbid. Good writing! Pat Crandall

Windmill Women Writers 2009 Fiction Contest

I was pleased to receive an Honorable Mention for my short story, The Wedding Reception. I wish to congratulate the winners: 1st Place Marsha Porter of Sacramento, CA for "Career Moves". 2nd Place Kandy Witte of Hamilton, OH for "Lost and Found". 3rd Place goes to Nancy Franke of Krum, TX for "The Stranger."

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Patricia has a short story published in Clever Magazine's spring issue. Read 'A Catty Arrangement' at Clever - www.clevermag.com

'Not Suitable Viewing For Children' in Hamilton Writer's Group Anthology

Patricia Crandall will have a winning short story published in Hamilton Writer's Group Anthology. 'Not Suitable Viewing For Children'; visit the site - www.haniltonwritersgroup.com

A Note from Patricia

 

My new book venture is a collection of short stories concerning Bottle Mining Adventures. Gert and Nina, friends for many years, now share a common passion - bottle mining. Nina is a homemaker and a widow. Gert, a spinster, had spent productive years as a beloved schoolteacher who started her career in a one-room schoolhouse and ended with her retirement at a district high school. Now, with those early responsibilities gone, the two women have time to search for antique bottles in old, abandoned dumps. They meet an eclectic variety of characters as they trade-off collectibles and sell old bottles at flea markets.   Stories include, The Crazy Jug, The Pink Victorian Lady, The Rescue, Hikers and Bottle Miners, The Conjurer, The Willowbrook Inn, The Wedding Reception*, A Catty Arrangement*, and Not Suitable Viewing For Children*.   *Not Gert and Nina stories

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