Book Review, Across The Color Line, by Lizzette G Carter

Photo's by; Chuck Thompson

From time to time we include book reviews about local authors or books that cover the local area. Lizzette G Carter's new book, "Across The Color Line", is the latest book in her career as a writer. Lizzette Lives in Mathews County and is a superb writer and a wonderful person. We met her at the Daffodil Festival this past weekend and she did a marvelous job explaining the book to anyone interested.

Okay so what is the book about? Well here is the story line off the back cover of her new book;


It's a happy New Year and great start for Lacie and Tony's interracial relationship. But turmoil ensues once Lacie meets Tony's parents - namely his mother, Abigail. Circumstances get even more complicated for the couple as they work on a lucrative business deal with a new associate, Trevor Weeks, who is quite vocal about their relationship. Surprisingly,
Joe, Tony's best friend and Lacie's ex- fiance, returns to team up with them on the business deal. However, the friendly reunion sours once the identity of Joe's secret lover is exposed.

In the prequel, the question whether Lacie would have enough courage to cross the color line was answered. Now the follow-up social novel with compelling twists and emotionally charged dialogue, gives a raw and honest look inside the struggles of an interracial relationship and poses another question: Will Lacie and Tony be strong enough to survive being Across The Color Line?

Book from C.L. Press
PO Box 1
Hallieford, VA 23068

Check out the Author's web site;
http://www.lizzettegraysoncarter.com

23rd Annual Daffodil Festival Here In Gloucester County

Our 23rd Annual Daffodil Festival here in Gloucester County was one of the best yet. These pictures are from Saturday the 28th, and there is still one more day to go, so if you didn't get there yet, you still have Sunday the 29th, from 12:00 til 5:00 PM. It's a great time and great people there to meet. We took several hundred photos and we were trying to come up with the best way to share as many as possible with you, so we made a slide show video for you to enjoy.

We have a lot to cover here within the next few weeks and a lot more great surprises coming up soon. So be sure to stay tuned as we are working hard to bring you the best of Gloucester County.

Video From The Daffodil Festival Today, March 28th, 2009

Here is a video of one of the bands that played at the Daffodil Festival today. They did a good job and were very entertaining.

Gloucester Daffodil Festival

The Gloucester Daffodil Festival is this weekend, March 28th and 29th. Saturday from 9:00AM until 6:00PM and Sunday from 12:00PM until 5:00PM. Here is the link to the page hosted on the Virginia State web site. Click Here. Now the only issues we are facing this year is lots of wet weather. We plan on being there provided the weather holds up and we will get some pictures for the site for everyone. Sure to be a good time.

Gloucester County Virtual Tour, Gloucester Point to Hayes

The Digital Renaissance, York River Crossing Shopping Center, Hayes VA

The Digital Renaissance located in the York River Crossing Shopping Center is a small but full service and fully featured electronics gear head shop. If you are a techy like me, this is your kind of store. From laptops to LCD TV's, computer repairs to computer parts, these guys have you covered. If they do not have what you want, they are likely to get it for you in a short period of time. So if you need the latest equipment or just looking for a great deal, this is a stop worth making.

Click Here to check out their web site.

Hallmark Gold Crown, York River Crossing, Hayes VA

Hallmark Gold Crown store located in the York River Crossing Shopping Center by Food Lion. This is a great store with lots of wonderful gift ideas and plenty to choose from for all your holiday needs. A warm knowledgeable staff in place to help you with your gift selections. One could easily get lost in here looking at all the great items on display.

Check N Go, Cash Advance

Check N Go Cash Advance located in the York River Crossing Shopping Center with Food Lion and Pebbles. They provide a valuable service, albeit very expensive to boot. The staff we spoke to were very friendly and professional. New laws have changed the way these businesses loan money and that is a good thing. If you do need a loan, you will at least feel comfortable when dealing with these folks.