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A Kindle Nation fave and the author of the fabulously successful bestseller The Last Letter – Kathleen Shoop’s Newest Novel After the Fog is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.2 Stars on 33 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample

July 31, 2012 by KND

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It’s 1948 in the steel town of Donora, Pennsylvania, site of the infamous “killing smog.” Public health nurse, Rose Pavlesic, has risen above her orphaned upbringing and created a life that reflects everything she missed as a child. She’s even managed to keep her painful secrets hidden from her doting husband, loving children, and large extended family.

When a stagnant weather pattern traps poisonous mill gasses in the valley, neighbors grow sicker and Rose’s nursing obligations thrust her into conflict she never could have fathomed.

Consequences from her past collide with her present life, making her once clear decisions as gray as the suffocating smog.

As pressure mounts, Rose finds she’s not the only one harboring lies.

When the deadly fog finally clears, the loss of trust and faith leaves the Pavlesic family—and the whole town—splintered and shocked. With her new perspective, can Rose finally forgive herself and let her family’s healing begin?

***Independent Publisher Awards:
2012 Silver Medal, Best Regional Fiction–Mid-Atlantic***

***National Indie Excellence Awards:
2012 WINNER– Literary Fiction***

From the reviewers:

“I highly recommend adding this book to your summer reading list! ”
Kimberly J. Cecere | 10 reviewers made a similar statement

“With out to much spoiler I found it romantic and inspiring. ”
Readingcureall | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

“Slowly, out of the fog of her mind, Rose begins to realize what is important and that is the love of family. ”
Darlene | 6 reviewers made a similar statement

Kathleen Shoop’s debut novel, The Last Letter, was such a an amazing story that I had very high expectations for her second novel, After the Fog — I was not disappointed – “lkm”

I found this book very enjoyable . Having grown up in and around industrial towns I could relate to the people and their conflicts over the balance of hazards and well being surrounding the industry . With out to much spoiler I found it romantic and inspiring. I give it another 5 stars. – “Readingcureall”

I stayed up late several nights because I could not wait to see what would happen next. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

I came across the tragedy that occurred in Donora. This novel brought to life how devastating that incident was; it made history come to life. This is one of those books where the setting almost takes on character status. The fog and gritty air seem to pervade everything–even the character’s psyches. An enjoyable read that will leave you heartened when the air clears and Rose sees herself as she truly is. – Janice Palko

A great mix of historical drama and fiction will keep you turning the pages of this novel. While you bask in the sun this summer, I would highly recommend adding this to your beach bag as a compelling and interesting combination of facts and fiction. – BookNook

It is the story of a mill town suffocating in smog, but more than that it is the story of one family and the turmoil in their lives which just happens to coincide with the arrival of the deadly fog. Actually, it is the story of one woman, nurse Rose Pavlesic and her inner turmoil while dealing with her tragic past, dysfunctional family, and the even more dysfunctional families she deals with as a community nurse. – C. Hooper

Visit Amazon’s Kathleen Shoop Page

I have a PhD in Reading Education and currently work as a Language Arts Coach at a school in Pittsburgh. I work with teachers and their students in grades k-8 and am lucky to learn something new from them every time I walk through their doors.

My first novel, The Last Letter (2011 IPPY Gold Medal–Regional Fiction, Midwest, 2011 Indie Excellence Finalist Award for Historical Fiction and Regional Fiction, 2011 International Book Awards Finalist for Historical Fiction and Best New Fiction), was a fascinating trip through history, punctuated with fictional characters and events. The idea for the story grew from my great-great grandmother’s letters (see My Dear Frank for the complete set of letters!) written during the year of her engagement to Frank Arthur. The beautiful letters are the inspiration for the novel, the seed from which The Last Letter’s characters and their voices grew.

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

I’m considering revisiting my characters and setting of The Last Letter for a future book, but I hope readers will enjoy the fact I write about varied eras and places and that they will love each book for it’s unique setting and time.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of After the Fog by Kathleen Shoop:

Bestselling Author & Kindle Nation Daily Fave Kathleen Shoop is Transporting Her Readers Back in Time With After the Fog – Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.2 Stars on 32 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample

July 18, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Kathleen Shoop’s After the Fog, just $2.99 on Kindle:

When a stagnant weather pattern traps poisonous mill gasses in the valley, neighbors grow sicker and Rose’s nursing obligations thrust her into conflict she never could have fathomed.

Consequences from her past collide with her present life, making her once clear decisions as gray as the suffocating smog.

As pressure mounts, Rose finds she’s not the only one harboring lies.

***Independent Publisher Awards:
2012 Silver Medal, Best Regional Fiction–Mid-Atlantic***

***National Indie Excellence Awards:
2012 WINNER– Literary Fiction***

From the reviewers:

“I highly recommend adding this book to your summer reading list! ”
Kimberly J. Cecere | 10 reviewers made a similar statement

“With out to much spoiler I found it romantic and inspiring. ”
Readingcureall | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

“Slowly, out of the fog of her mind, Rose begins to realize what is important and that is the love of family. ”
Darlene | 6 reviewers made a similar statement

Kathleen Shoop’s debut novel, The Last Letter, was such a an amazing story that I had very high expectations for her second novel, After the Fog — I was not disappointed – “lkm”

I stayed up late several nights because I could not wait to see what would happen next. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

Visit Amazon’s Kathleen Shoop Page

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of After the Fog by Kathleen Shoop:

Kindle Nation Daily Historical Fiction Alert! A Kindle Nation fave and the author of the fabulously successful bestseller THE LAST LETTER – Kathleen Shoop’s Newest Novel AFTER THE FOG … 4.2 Stars with over 20 Rave Reviews and Just $2.99 or FREE via Kindle Lending Library

June 29, 2012 by Kindle Nation

After the Fog

by Kathleen Shoop

4.2 stars – 29 Reviews

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For every woman who thinks she left her past behind…

When a stagnant weather pattern traps poisonous mill gasses in the valley, neighbors grow sicker and Rose’s nursing obligations thrust her into conflict she never could have fathomed. Consequences from her past collide with her present life, making her once clear decisions as gray as the suffocating smog. As pressure mounts, Rose finds she’s not the only one harboring lies. When the deadly fog finally clears, the loss of trust and faith leaves the Pavlesic family—and the whole town—splintered and shocked. With her new perspective, can Rose finally forgive herself and let her family’s healing begin?

***Independent Publisher Awards:
2012 Silver Medal, Best Regional Fiction–Mid-Atlantic***

***National Indie Excellence Awards:
2012 WINNER– Literary Fiction***

Reviews

“I have great admiration for an author who will write her main character so real. Rose, although admirable and almost heroic in the face of such a horrible situation, was not always likable but she behaved as many of us would given her circumstances. As a reader, I think it would be easy for an author, having created the main character, to write her as perfect. It takes talent to imbue that main character with real qualities… not all good but relatable and pertinent to the situations she finds herself in.” – http://Bagsbooksandbonjovi.blogspot.com

“I thought the writing was flawless…Highly recommend for almost anyone…there are a few mildly suggestive scenes, nothing too graphic.” (5/5 stars) (Book Princess Sophia)

“Ms. Shoop’s writing style is some of the best I’ve seen recently, and I fell right into this story with the greatest of ease, eager to see what would unfold next. The multi-layers of drama only added to the increasing tension in the book, and even though it had a fulfilling conclusion, I was sad to see it end.” (5/5 stars). (Karen “ReaderGirl” Matthews)

From The Author

The novel, After the Fog, and liked the historical aspects that lent the character’s personal struggles some weight. I loved the historic 1888 Children’s Blizzard disaster that pushed the characters into making decisions they wouldn’t have normally made.

So, while making a list of interesting disasters that might work for my new book my mother suggested I look into Donora, Pennsylvania’s 1948 deadly temperature inversion. Donora’s what? I shouldn’t have had to ask that question as I grew up just up the turnpike and a few decades after what was the first environmental disaster that the US government paid any attention to.

Well…I began to dig around and what I found out about the disaster was perfect for a book. It would be historical fiction as the “five days of fog,” gave me my backdrop, but my characters would be fictional. Best of all I would get to write about western Pennsylvania—the place I’ve lived for most of my life.

Rose Pavlesic—Community Nurse and Mom in After the Fog

When I originally began to write After the Fog, I had thought the main character, Rose, would be a mid-wife. Many babies were delivered at home then and the mill nurses often helped around town. Once I finished my first round of research I knew Rose needed to be a community nurse as it was a natural way to put her in the homes of the sick and dying citizens and would allow me to avoid information dumps. This type of nurse split her days between office hours and home visits. They worked closely with doctors and cared for everyone in town from infants to those nearly dead.

A little Romance…

Okay, just a little to spice up the gritty life and death decisions and circumstances. What’s more human and necessary than love in times of trouble? After the Fog will never be mistaken for a romance novel but I love Rose’s and Henry’s marriage. They adore each other, but like most couples, neither is perfect in the relationship. And, they both have secrets they’d rather keep buried in the past.

The 1948 Killing Smog

Obviously the characters, their actions, plotlines and personal journeys in After the Fog are fiction. But, I used the facts related to the documented timeline of the darkening fog/smog and the types of illnesses that were reflected in reports of the disaster as obstacles for the characters. I also used the odd back and forth between some people understanding the fog was abnormal and others not thinking the five days were unique at all until the body count was complete. In addition, I found that primary and secondary sources disagree with certain aspects of what the days were like and who was to blame for the illness and death.

I will treasure this book as the interviews I did with eye-witnesses and the relationships I formed while wandering around Donora. These experiences are as unique as the town and its attention-grabbing disaster that changed the way the world viewed industrial waste.

About The Author

My first novel, The Last Letter (2011 IPPY Gold Medal–Regional Fiction, Midwest, 2011 Indie Excellence Finalist Award for Historical Fiction and Regional Fiction, 2011 International Book Awards Finalist for Historical Fiction and Best New Fiction), was a fascinating trip through history, punctuated with fictional characters and events. The idea for the story grew from my great-great grandmother’s letters (see My Dear Frank for the complete set of letters!) written during the year of her engagement to Frank Arthur. The beautiful letters are the inspiration for the novel, the seed from which The Last Letter’s characters and their voices grew.

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

I’m considering revisiting my characters and setting of The Last Letter for a future book, but I hope readers will enjoy the fact I write about varied eras and places and that they will love each book for it’s unique setting and time.

(This is a sponsored post.)

Kindle Nation Bargain Book Alert: Kathleen Shoop’s AFTER THE FOG is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, or Currently Free Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.2 Stars on 26 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

June 14, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Kathleen Shoop’s After the Fog, just 2.99, or Currently Free Via the Kindle Lending Library :

When a stagnant weather pattern traps poisonous mill gasses in the valley, neighbors grow sicker and Rose’s nursing obligations thrust her into conflict she never could have fathomed.

Consequences from her past collide with her present life, making her once clear decisions as gray as the suffocating smog.

As pressure mounts, Rose finds she’s not the only one harboring lies.

***Independent Publisher Awards:
2012 Silver Medal, Best Regional Fiction–Mid-Atlantic***

***National Indie Excellence Awards:
2012 WINNER– Literary Fiction***

From the reviewers:

Visit Amazon’s Kathleen Shoop Page

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of AFTER THE FOG by Kathleen Shoop:

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May 14, 2012 by KND

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The sins of the mother…
In the steel town of Donora, Pennsylvania, site of the infamous 1948 “killing smog,” headstrong nurse Rose Pavlesic tends to her family and neighbors. Controlling and demanding, she’s created a life that reflects everything she missed growing up as an orphan. She’s even managed to keep her painful secrets hidden from her loving husband, dutiful children, and large extended family.

When a stagnant weather pattern traps poisonous mill gasses in the valley, neighbors grow sicker and Rose’s nursing obligations thrust her into conflict she never could have fathomed. Consequences from her past collide with her present life, making her once clear decisions as gray as the suffocating smog. As pressure mounts, Rose finds she’s not the only one harboring lies. When the deadly fog finally clears, the loss of trust and faith leaves the Pavlesic family—and the whole town—splintered and shocked. With her new perspective, can Rose finally forgive herself and let her family’s healing begin?

One Reviewer Notes:

Love love this author, I am from Pittsburgh and this author transported me right back to my steel town roots, I grew up near Ambridge, and her words rang so true. Nebby nose, gumbands and Isalys. The life of those steel workers and the grit of their lives came alive on the pages of this book. Pittsburgh had such a hard working dirty town rep and the book clearly tells the readers why. Loved Rose, saw so many women from Pittsburgh in Rose. Highly recommend this book. have read both of Shoop's books and love her style and the gritty women she writes about. keep writing Kathleen and thanks for this book

Libby

About the Author

After the Fog is the second novel by bestselling Kindle author Kathleen Shoop. Her debut novel, The Last Letter, garnered multiple awards in 2011. A Language Arts Coach with a Ph.D. in Reading Education, Kathleen lives in Oakmont, Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.

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KND Kindle Free Book Alert for Monday, May 14: 350 BRAND NEW FREEBIES in the last 24 hours added to Our 3,700+ FREE TITLES Sorted by Category, Date Added, Bestselling or Review Rating! plus … Kathleen Shoop’s AFTER THE FOG (Today’s Sponsor – $2.99 or FREE via Kindle Lending Library)

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March 30, 2012 by KND

The Last Letter

by Kathleen Shoop

4.0 stars – 98 Reviews

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Katherine wouldn’t have believed it if she hadn’t found the letter…

Katherine Arthur’s mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie’s husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty—a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death.

Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine’s world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth – she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it’s too late?

Independent Publisher Awards:

2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction–Midwest

USA “Best Books 2011″ Awards:

Winner, Fiction–Western
Finalist, Fiction–Historical
Finalist, Best New Fiction

National Indie Excellence Book Awards:

2011 Finalist Award–Historical Fiction
2011 Finalist Award–Regional Fiction

International Book Awards:

2011 Finalist Award–Historical Fiction
2011 Finalist Award–Best New Fiction

About The Author

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

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February 28, 2012 by KND

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Katherine wouldn’t have believed it if she hadn’t found the letter…

Independent Publisher Awards:
2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction–MidwestUSA “Best Books 2011” Awards:
Winner, Fiction–Western
Finalist, Fiction–Historical
Finalist, Best New Fiction

National Indie Excellence Book Awards:
2011 Finalist Award–Historical Fiction
2011 Finalist Award–Regional Fiction

International Book Awards:
2011 Finalist Award–Historical Fiction
2011 Finalist Award–Best New Fiction

From the reviewers:

As a voracious reader, I know immediately if an author has what it takes to capture my attention and win my loyalty, and Ms. Shoop is definitely one of those authors. This author’s style and voice are unique, and often gritty, her narrative and dialogue true to the period. Her grasp of life on the prairie is very good, and her detail not only rich, but honest. She does her homework. – S.K. McClafferty

I absolutely loved this Kindle book. As I started reading it and it went back to 1887, I realized the time frame and place was right for another excellent nonfiction book, “The Children’s Blizzard” which I read a few years ago. Without giving any more away, suffice it to say I was right. “The Last Letter” was so difficult to put down and I thought the writing was great. – Ilene Kreider

This book is as good as it sounds..love, duty, unrequited love, and daily fortitude of life on the prairies..if you’re into pioneering stories, which I am! I saw it mentioned somewhere else, and knew I had to have it…found it on Amazon.com for a great price. Great read! – Linda Pfeffer

This is a very eye-opening book as to how people actually lived on the prairies of the United States when territories were first being settled. When this family moved into their “Home” the former resident left a sign for them that read, “Welcome to Hell”. They should have turned and ran all the way back home, but they chose to stay out of stubbornness, pride, and wishful thinking. This was a great book. It’s definitely not “LIttle House on the Prairie” with happy endings at the end of every episode, but I’m glad I read it and highly recommend it. – Michelle Wegner

Visit Amazon’s Kathleen Shoop Page

Thank you for reading about me here and for purchasing my novel! I’m married with two children. I’ve been seriously writing for almost a decade although I dabbled much earlier than that! I’ve had short stories published in four Chicken Soup for the Soul books, am a regular contributor to a local magazine, Pittsburgh Parent, and have had essays in local newspapers as well.I have a PhD in Reading Education and currently work as a Language Arts Coach at a school in Pittsburgh. I work with teachers and their students in grades k-8 and am lucky to learn something new from them every time I walk through their doors.

My first novel, The Last Letter (2011 IPPY Gold Medal–Regional Fiction, Midwest, 2011 Indie Excellence Finalist Award for Historical Fiction and Regional Fiction, 2011 International Book Awards Finalist for Historical Fiction and Best New Fiction), was a fascinating trip through history, punctuated with fictional characters and events. The idea for the story grew from my great-great grandmother’s letters (see My Dear Frank for the complete set of letters!) written during the year of her engagement to Frank Arthur. The beautiful letters are the inspiration for the novel, the seed from which The Last Letter’s characters and their voices grew.

I’ve also written women’s fiction (COMING SOON!) and have written another historical fiction novel (COMING A LITTLE LATER!) set in 1948 in a town not far from Oakmont, PA.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of THE LAST LETTER by Kathleen Shoop:

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