WILDWOOD WHISPERS by Willa Reece - Review & Giveaway

 


Mel Smith is trying to become someone, not just a survivor in Barbara J. Hancock's first novel, WILDWOOD WHISPERS (Redbook/Hachett
eBookGroup) written under the name, Willa Reece. She's been in the foster care system for as long as she can remember and the bright light that keeps her going is looking out for fellow orphan, Sarah Ross. Once they age out, they become even closer friends and roommates in Richmond, Virginia. But when Sarah is killed in a car accident, Mel honors a promise she made to Sarah and returns to her home in the southern Appalachian Mountains to spread her ashes. She quickly learns Morgan's Gap is more than a land of morning mists and deep forest shadows. 

WILDWOOD WHISPERS weaves magical realism, fantasy, feminism and the bounty of simple mountain traditions. The book is about accepting gifts from nature and making connections with fellow humans. It's the secrets that women have between one another which they use to survive. It's a complex book with multiple layers that seamlessly come together in the end. I was completely surprised by many of the reveals. WILDWOOD WHISPERS is written with a gentle poetic feel. I can't wait to read what author, Willa Reece writes next.
 

Willa Reece is a pseudonym for Barbara J. Hancock. She lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia where stories are often told on a dark side porch in the flicker of firefly light.

Thanks to Redhook Books/Hachette Book Group we have one copy to giveaway. Just tell us about your relationship with nature. We'll announce a winner soon. Good luck.

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Comments

  1. Padmini RaoAugust 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    I love taking long hikes in the woods. Being around nature is my happy place. suzie_rao@yahoo.com

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  2. diannekcAugust 17, 2021 at 2:24 PM

    I love the beauty of nature. I especially like seeing the sunrises and sunsets.
    Dianne diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. travelerAugust 18, 2021 at 8:18 AM

    Everyday I walk in the foothills. It gives me hope and brings me peace and tranquility. Nature is beautiful and soothing. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Nancy PAugust 18, 2021 at 9:34 AM

    Do no harm. I let nature do what it does best with as little interference by outsiders. positive.ideas.4youATgmail.com

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  5. bn100August 20, 2021 at 4:12 PM

    pretty

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  6. JoAugust 26, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    sitting back and watching so relaxing. Johart7@aol.com

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  7. LelandleeAugust 29, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Long walks along the trails enjoying nature (Sellhighbuylow@hotmail.com)

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  8. Xia LeeAugust 29, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    I like sitting on my patio and enjoying the sounds of nature from the woods (Xialee1983@hotmail.com)

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