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Beginnings

The first time I came to Cullowhee, prior to going to college, I fell in love with the small town of Sylva, Franklin, Bryson City, and Murphy. The more I explored the area, the more I liked it. I hope to eventually move and stay in one of these towns that I love so much.

I live in Hickory now, which years ago was so much smaller, and now is riddled with traffic. Hickory was the place I stopped travelling. I had been a travel nurse for 11 years, and that ended when I accepted

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Added by Kate Thorn on February 23, 2010 at 10:06am — 1 Comment

Re-Vamping

Been busy revamping my primary blog. Pardon the play on words.... ahem. Anyhow, new location for TASTY TERROR and a whole new layout. Lots of twisted tidbits offered for those who like to nibble on something with bite. Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on February 2, 2010 at 8:37pm — No Comments

Suggested for Book Lovers

I joined a site a called GoodReads.com and for any of you who like books... or have friends who do... I recommend checking it out. Similar to facebook, you simply "register" and then you can do whatever you want... as much or as little as you feel. You can set up a profile and begin to fill your "shelves" with books you've "read"... "want to read"... "are reading" etc. etc. You can make "friends" with other members and even… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on January 15, 2010 at 12:17pm — 2 Comments

I Just Nod and Sigh

Saw this and it reminded me of several I know. A Manner of Speaking I know you've all been around people like this. Loud talkers. What's with these insecure morons who require all the attention? You know the kind. Whether you're in a private setting or a group activity... regardless of who's talking or how many... this idiot, usually female... will talk over anyone within earshot. Yes, talk OVER… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 29, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Some Juice with Your New Hair-do?

Happy to announce a new local location for JUICE: Revolution just added to my website! Stop by Anthonys Hair & Color Studio in the Hickory Oaks Plaza on the western outskirts of Murphy to grab a copy of JUICE! Follow our progress and the development of JUICE II by subscribing to my blog... Stay tuned... Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 28, 2009 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Fan Feedback

Without fail, every person to finish JUICE: Revolution (so far) has stopped me and asked how long for the sequel. I guess that's a good sign. Frankly, I've been a little shocked by the responses I've been getting.... make that, pleasantly surprised. Snippets of Fan Feedback Here. And to everyone who has stopped me around town to share a friendly comment about the article in the paper this week… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 25, 2009 at 7:46pm — No Comments

Thanks to Cherokee Scout

My sincere thanks to the folks at the Cherokee Scout, Editor David Brown and writer Scott Stambaugh... for producing a nice piece about me in this week's paper. My heartfelt appreciation for your support! See the "Community" section. Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 22, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

SQUEEZE ME?

A hug is form of physical intimacy - the closing of the arms around another person. The hug is probably the most common human sign of love and affection. A hug is a simple action that conveys different messages for different people and circumstances but generally a hug expresses positive feelings. A hug is truly wonderful because it is both physical and psychological as it generates emotions and can even trigger memories. A hug is primarily a form of non-verbal communication. It brings people t… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 14, 2009 at 5:27pm — 1 Comment

Allure of Vampires

(excerpt from an original article) Exploring the fascination humans have with the fantasy characters in literature and film will plunge you into a world of inconsistencies and contradictions. What lies in wait are the ingredients for varieties of concocted tales that rely upon the imaginative tastes of the author’s pen. And from that pool of boundless fiction, many an author has produced a delicious treat that appears in the form of a mysterious, yet easily recognized figure. Though they vary f… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 14, 2009 at 12:51pm — No Comments

JUICE Feedback

As much as I appreciate those of you who decided to sink your teeth into my new book, JUICE: Revolution... I'm going to humbly ask one more TINY favor. Whenever possible, as you go through the book... and when you reach the end... pleeease share your comments and feedback on my blog. This one is, but even better, my primary blog devoted to JUICE at http://mpclutton.blogspot.com and I thank you in advance! Of course, shooting a note out to all your fr… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 13, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments

Something For All of You

Here's a little something you might enjoy. With our busy lifestyles, we don't always get a chance to take care of some of the mundane, trivial tasks like we should. So, here's a free time saver for you. GET IT HERE Don't worry, I put this up on my own site and my own server. It's completely safe. Just having some fun! Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 8, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

10 Night Shift

Struggling to get a grip on the situation while events seem to be spinning out of control, Dak is faced with a new set of problems. His security guys show up, but so do some of the "foreigners." Why? What is he missing? What is Jillian keeping from him? All this and trying to keep Chang alert enough to get his notes organized. It was going to be a long night. EXCERPTS “Dak.” She looked almost sad. “Sit down. Let me explain.” “Believe I’ll stand.” My voice reflected my irritation. My h… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 8, 2009 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Tapping Into the Twilight Excitement

The power of YouTube and the popularity of the Twilight Saga. A recipe for some simple self promotion:

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Added by Michael Clutton on December 7, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Evil Has Arrived

Just kidding. But, my books finally got here. Shared them with a few folks at work yesterday and got overwhelming responses... which was fun. Did my first autograph, too! Anyhow, going out this morning to make sure there's a few copies at each of our retail locations before the Scout article comes out tomorrow night. Got a reader in your family? Makes a great Christmas present. I had a young lady tell me she was buying 3 copies,… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 7, 2009 at 8:41am — 1 Comment

Moving Right Along

It's Saturday and it's snowing lightly. Just a dusting where I am. But, it's also a bright day over here. Fedex is supposed to deliver my first case of books today! Hoping to get these into my retail locations by the first of the week. JUICE: Revolution will surprise a lot of folks around here. I added some new pics of myself to my site -- hoping it doesn't scare anyon… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 5, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

2 New Friends

It's been a fun week. I started Monday with a personal meeting, getting together with Scott Stambaugh at the Daily Grind. Scott wanted to interview me for an article in the Cherokee Scout, due out next week. Getting to know Scott, as we chatted, was a lot of fun. He's smart and sharp as a tack. And his natural sense of humor is right up my alley. Great guy! Then, I found myself swapping emails with John Dilbeck, discussing my new bo… Continue

Added by Michael Clutton on December 3, 2009 at 9:51am — 3 Comments

Log Home Restoration: Stripped & Sealed

This short Photo Show of our latest log home restoration shows a few before and after shots I thought someone may find interesting. The cabin had a clear finish applied several years prior but most had worn away. An oil based semi-transparent sealer was applied by brush after the home was completely stripped to remove any old finish, degraded wood, dirt and mildew. Hop… Continue

Added by Douglas Johnson on December 2, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

I am thankful for being able to live here in Murphy

Good afternoon. Yesterday, I spent almost all day in town, talking to business owners I already knew, meeting new ones, and spreading the word about Murphy Connections and Murphy Gold. As the day progressed, I was reminded, all over again, how much I love living here and how much I appreciate the people who have lived here all their lives and others, like me, who have chosen to move here. Murphy isn't perfect, but it's the best place I've ever lived. Have you ever noticed how clean the town… Continue

Added by John Dilbeck on November 21, 2009 at 3:15pm — 3 Comments

Need information

Can someone give me information on shooting ranges is the Murphy area and where is the best place to buy targets. Thank you Adrian Continue

Added by Adrian Parrado on November 16, 2009 at 5:58pm — 3 Comments

Thank you, veterans

Today is a national holiday for celebrating the end of World War I, and which later became a holiday to celebrate veterans of all US wars. To some it may sound trite, but to others it is a deeply held, heartfelt bit of wisdom: Freedom isn't free. For every war that the United States has fought, there have been thousands or even millions of our neighbors, friends, and family slogging in the mud, freezing in the cold, burning in the heat, and being exposed to things and events that nobody wants… Continue

Added by John Dilbeck on November 11, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments

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