Frances Hunter
"What is history but a fable agreed upon?"

Female
40 years old
AUSTIN, Texas
United States



Last Login: 7/2/2008
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    Frances Hunter's Interests
GeneralAmerican history, writing, NCAA sports
MusicAll things Celtic! I especially enjoy William Coulter, Barry and Shelley Phillips, and Kim Robertson. I also like Brazilian jazz by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
MoviesThe Wild Bunch, Once Upon a Time in the West, Ben Hur, Cool Hand Luke, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Little Big Man
TelevisionI don't watch much network TV. I'm addicted to "Deadwood" on Netflix.
BooksCurrently reading:Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaelis

Last book read:Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales

I urge you to pick up my own book, of course: To the Ends of the Earth: The Last Journey of Lewis & Clark

I enjoy historical fiction. Some favorites are The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, Andersonville by MacKinlay Kantor, The March by E.L. Doctorow, the Kent Family Chronicles (and just about everthing else) by John Jakes. I loved Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose.

HeroesWill Clarke
Groups: Historical Fiction Reading, Writing, Ect.Self-PublishingThe Readers CircleWesternsAmerican HistoryCIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDSMyspace Book ClubThe Fiction Files

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     Frances Hunter's Details
Status:Single
Hometown:Austin, TX
Zodiac Sign:Leo

   Frances Hunter's Schools
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Public Affairs
 

1985 to 1991

   Frances Hunter's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
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   Frances Hunter's Blurbs
About me:
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What Reviewers Are Saying about To The Ends of the Earth:

2007 VIOLET CROWN BOOK AWARD WINNER

2007 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER SILVER MEDALIST

FOREWORD MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST

"First-time novelist Hunter spins an imaginative tale of what might have happened during the last month of Lewis's life that is authentic in detail and shows both the flaws and the virtues of these legends of American history. ...Highly recommended." - Library Journal, September 15, 2006

"Full of gritty historical detail and raw imagery that rings true across the years. To The Ends of The Earth is historical fiction at its best, pulling the reader in and re-engaging the mind and imagination in the drama that occurred 200 years ago." - Midwest Book Review, September 2006

"Frances Hunter tells a thrilling tale ... This book has been endorsed by acclaimed western writer Elmer Kelton and received excellent reviews from many Lewis and Clark historians and writers." - North Dakota Horizons, Fall 2006

"The story is one for readers who love adventure, interesting settings, a little romance, blood and gore, and characters who live life largely ... a page turner until the end." - Historical Novels Review Online, November 2006

"To Liz and Mary Clare, sisters writing under the name of Frances Hunter, bravo and welcome to two bright new stars of Western fiction." - Western Writers of America's Roundup Magazine, December 2006


Frances Hunter is the pan name of two sisters, Elizabeth Clare and Mary Clare, who have put our lifelong love of storytelling to work writing historical fiction. We live in Austin, Texas.

For To the Ends of the Earth: The Last Journey of Lewis & Clark, our first novel, we conducted extensive historical research and traveled the entire route of the journey described in the book, as well as the Lewis and Clark Trail from Montana to the Pacific Coast. The novel was the winner of the Writers' League of Texas manuscript contest. It was published by Blind Rabbit Press in September 2006.

We are presently working on Beneath Our Native Sky, the prequel to To the Ends of the Earth, and researching Bloody Island, a historical novel about Robert E. Lee.

Find out more at www.frances-hunter.com!

Read an excerpt from To the Ends of the Earth.

Buy the book at Blind Rabbit Press or Amazon.com.

Who I'd like to meet:
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, George Rogers Clark, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin (jeez - all dead white guys)

Anybody interested in creative writing, Lewis and Clark, and historical fiction!




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Brian B.





May 21 2008 1:21 PM

Hi Ladies, Thanks for the add!
S.L. Chessor





May 20 2008 8:06 AM

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TONY





May 10 2008 7:23 PM

Welcome to May. I trust last month was good for you. It sure is getting hot here.
Any big vacation plans for the summer? Have a great one!
Michael Murphy





May 9 2008 7:32 AM

Thanks for the add, Frances. If you have time, I hope you’ll check out the book trailer for my next novel, Ramblin' Man, a quirky romantic comedy that comes out June 1.
Michael

The Ralphs Backporch Show





Apr 14 2008 9:54 AM

Howdy and thanks for the ADD! Welcome aboard and we sure do appreciate yall out there.

If you play or write music, books, songs, ride horses, rodeo or just about anything else, be sure and contact us at tamaraboatright@hotmail.com

Please take a listen to our WESTERN RADIO shows and call in to say HOWDY sometimes!

www. blogtalkradio. com/ralphsbackporch

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Thanks Yall!

Ralph * Tamara
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Apr 9 2008 5:59 AM

I looked at the previews on Amazon and I may pick up a copy. I've been looking for something new to read and "To the Ends of the Earth" sounds fantastic!

If you are interested, I'd like to invite you to sign up for free daily history emails from my radio show A Moment in Time. Brief but rich historical moments everyday in your inbox, and perhaps some new inspiration for a book? :)

Have a great day, I look forward to reading your work!

Sincerely,
Dan Roberts
A Moment in Time
TONY





Apr 8 2008 7:01 AM

Just checking in on you. How have you been? Hope you have a happy April.
Mike





Mar 14 2008 4:45 PM

Hi Frances,

Have you read any good new books? I'm reading a book about Sitting Bull currently, it's an amazing story!!

Have you been writing anything new lately?

Have a good weekend!!
Mike
CindyAdzuki





Mar 4 2008 1:58 PM

Can't wait to read the next book! Thanks for the add.
TONY





Feb 25 2008 5:23 AM

Hey there. How has your month been? Good, I hope. Are you ready for spring yet?
S.L. Chessor





Feb 11 2008 8:36 AM

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TONY





Feb 2 2008 5:30 AM

WOW! I can’t believe January is already gone. Where is the button to slow down this ride we call life? Hope all is great with you and yours.
Demetrius





Jan 28 2008 3:38 PM

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Susan





Jan 18 2008 8:58 AM

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Outlaw Jesse James





Jan 14 2008 6:03 PM

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Love that Quote!
Gentle Axe





Jan 14 2008 2:25 PM

Hi there Fances, thanks for befriending me. Here's a glimpse of my writing life:

A writer's life
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Kevin Helmold - Author





Jan 14 2008 2:22 PM

thanks for the add
Lauren Blades





Jan 14 2008 12:44 PM

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Thank you for being my friend! Lauren
Two High String Band





Jan 1 2008 4:52 PM

William





Jan 1 2008 10:08 AM

Wishing you a happy New Year!

"The Day was ushered in by the Discharge of two Cannon, we Suffered 16 men with their musick to visit the 1st Village for the purpose of Danceing..."

--William Clark, Tuesday January the 1st 1805,
Fort Mandan on the N E bank of the Missouries 1600 miles up
TONY





Dec 31 2007 5:38 AM

Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope your 2008 is bright enough to chase away any darkness that troubles you.

www.tonycowger.com/index
Mike





Dec 23 2007 7:22 PM

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones - I wish you the best for 2008! Thanks for writing, "To the Ends of the Earth", it was truly a pleasure reading such a great work!! Thanks also for writing book reviews in your blog-I have ready many of these books and I have enjoyed them immensely!!
Take care,
Mike
Anne Whitfield - Author





Dec 3 2007 1:19 AM

I really like your cover, Frances!
Kathleen Pickering, Author





Dec 2 2007 2:45 PM

Thanks for the friendship, Frances. Your book looks fabulous!
Best,
Kathleen
Visit www.kathleenpickering.com today!
TONY





Nov 27 2007 8:08 AM

Hi again. How has your month gone? Good, I hope. Are you ready for the holiday season again? It seems to come around faster every year. Have a great week.

www.tonycowger.com/chapter.html
Jeff Mariotte





Nov 19 2007 8:44 AM

Thanks for the invite, Frances! The book sounds fascinating--congratulations on the award.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Jeff
TONY





Nov 14 2007 8:58 AM

Just wanted to drop by and thank you for being my friend. Have a great rest of the week.
Betty Sullivan La Pierre, Mystery/Suspense Author





Nov 9 2007 10:18 PM

Hi, Frances,

“THINK CHRISTMAS!!’ Do your shopping early!!! Give a good mystery book as a gift. Everyone loves a good suspense novel. Links below go directly to my books.

Cick on banner to visit my site, then on Bookshelf for Autographed Print books.
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(Publisher) Click on SynergEbooks banner for E-books
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Print Books
AMAZON

Downloads
FICTIONWISE

Betty Sullivan La Pierre
Author of the renowned ‘Hawkman Series’
Margie Gosa Shivers





Oct 31 2007 4:34 PM

Hi Frances,
Thanks so much for accepting friendship! :-)

Blessings and best wishes,
Margie Gosa Shivers
Shari





Oct 31 2007 11:56 AM

Dropping by to say hi and wish you a happy Halloween!!

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TONY





Oct 30 2007 8:46 PM

Hey there, sorry it’s been so long. Just wanted to check in and see how you’re month has been. Have a happy and safe Halloween.


www.tonycowger.com/chapter.html
Maria - Horror/Romance Writer & Poet





Oct 23 2007 4:21 PM

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Hugs,
Maria
xoxo
Libby