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Christy Tillery French
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Christy Tillery French is author of the novels "Chasing Horses" (AmErica House, 2001); "Wayne's Dead" (AmErica House, 2002), "Chasing Demons" (Mystery and Suspense Press, 2003), "The Bodyguard" (Mystery and Suspense Press, 2004), "The Bodyguard and the Show Dog" (Behler Publications, 2006), and "The Bodyguard and the Rock Star (L&L Dreamspell, 2008).
French's books have been chosen by numerous book clubs across America as their Book of the Month. "Chasing Horses" was nominated for consideration for the Heart & Scroll Madcap Award for best in romantic comedy and ranked second and third place. "The Bodyguard and the Show Dog" received the 2006 Single Titles Reviewers' Choice Award. In addition, all five books have been placed with the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East Tennessee. The translation rights for "Wayne's Dead" were sold to Yacom Publishers of Seoul, South Korea. In 2004, the translation rights for "Chasing Demons" were sold to Futami Shobo Publishers of Tokyo, Japan.
French has had her poetry published in the anthologies Letters from the Soul (The International Library of Poetry, 2002), Endless Mysteries (The International Library of Poetry, 2002), The Best Poems and Poets of 2002 (The International Library of Poetry, 2003), Theatre of the Mind (Noble House, 2003), and The Colors of Life (The International Library of Poetry, 2003). Her poetry has also been recorded on the album The Sound of Poetry (The International Library of Poetry, 2002). She has been awarded the Editor's Choice Award for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 by The International Library of Poetry for outstanding achievement in poetry, has been nominated Poet of the Year for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 by The International Society of Poets, and has received the International Poet of Merit Award for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
French has been recognized in Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors & Poets (American Biographical Institute, 2002), Who's Who in America (Marquis Who's Who, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), Who's Who of American Women (Marquis Who's Who 2004-2005 and 2006-2007), Who's Who in Finance and Business (Marquis Who's Who, 2004-2005 and 2006-2007), and Manchester Who's Who, 2006. She serves on the Board of the Southeast Mystery Writers of America Skill Build Committee, representing East Tennessee. In August, 2005, she organized and hosted a skill build in Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by the Southeast Chapter of Mystery Writers of America.
French resides in Powell, TN, with her husband and is a small business owner. She is a book reviewer for Midwest Book Review as well as member of Romance Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Guppies.
Birth Place: Knoxville, TN USA
Accomplishments: "Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, and Poets", 2002.
"Who's Who in America", 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.
"Who's Who of American Women, 2004-2005, 2006-2007.
"Who's Who in Finance and Business", 2004-2005, 2006-2007.
"Manchester Who's Who", 2006.
Featured in a front-page article of the "Community News" section of the "Knoxville News-Sentinel" on July 31, 2002. The article, by by journalist and published author David Hunter, placed French among the ranks of authors such as George Washington Harris, Charles Todd, James Agee and Cormac McCarthy.
"Chasing Horses, "Wayne's Dead", "Chasing Demons","The Bodyguard" and "The Bodyguard and the Show Dog" have been placed with the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East TN.
"Chasing Horses", "Wayne's Dead", "Chasing Demons", "The Bodyguard" and "The Bodyguard and the Show Dog" have been placed in the Knox County Library System as well as library systems throughout America.
Book Reviewer for Midwest Book Review.
Committee member, Southeast Mystery Writers of America Skill Build Committee.
Nominated Poet of the Year 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 by the International Society of Poets.
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 | The Bodyguard by Christy Tillery French Natasha Chamberlain is a young, single office manager who dreams of becoming an investigator. Offered the chance to act as bodyguard to computer genius/ multmillionaire Roger Valentine while posing as his girlfriend, she jumps at the chance, hoping she can use this as a stepping stone into her firm's investigative department.
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Poetry
 I Have a Daughter Named Meghann by Christy Tillery French I wrote this poem for my daughter sometime ago and she had it hanging on her wall forever (I think she''s outgrown it now). Anyway, it expresses how I feel!...
Where Are You, My Love by Christy Tillery French
American Soldier of Vietnam by Christy Tillery French He was sent to fight a war
Never really knowing what for
Told he was fighting communism
When actually it was for capitalism.
Going in-country
Fungus eating at his feet
Tru...
Don't Want You (For My Man) by Christy Tillery French I've come here to talk to you
About something I don't understand.
I don't mean to hurt you,
But I don't want you for my man.
I used to long for you to touch me,
Now I can't st...
My Dog Thinks He's a Human by Christy Tillery French My dog thinks he's a human
And I have to say I agree
To say he's only a canine
Doesn't seem adequate enough to me.
He has claimed his place in our home
It seems as if he's alw...
Ode to the Redneck Man by Christy Tillery French Let's pay homage to the redneck man
Who only smokes Marlboros
And chews tobacco
From the can.
Wears jeans and a t-shirt
Doesn't even own a suit
And when it comes to cuss ...
Before You by Christy Tillery French Before you, I was incomplete,
A shimmering reflection in a pool of water,
A forest without trees,
A river without water,
A desert without sand;
A flower without...
Cyndi by Christy Tillery French Her eyes are green,
Her hair is blond,
She looks like
Olivia Newton John.
My eyes are brown,
So is my hair,
On a good day,
I can look like Cher.
In high schoo...
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Articles
 History of Wedding Traditions by Christy Tillery French My daughter’s getting married in August, and for the past few months (and going forward to August), a lot of my time involves wedding “stuff”. Along the way, I developed a curiosity about the history...
Review of DRAGONFLY IN AMBER by Diana Gabaldon by Christy Tillery French DRAGONFLY IN AMBER
By Diana Gabaldon
Dell Publishing
ISBN: 0385335970
Paperback, 743 pages, $15.00
Genre: Historical fiction
The second installment in the Outlander series...
Review of VOYAGER by Diana Gabaldon by Christy Tillery French VOYAGER
By Diana Gabaldon
Bantam Dell
www.bantamdell.com
ISBN: 9780385335997
Paperback, 870 pages, $15.00
Genre: Historical fiction
The third book in the Outlander ser...
Review of The Scent of Money by Cherri Galbiati by Christy Tillery French THE SCENT OF MONEY
By Cherri Galbiati
L&L Dreampsell
ISBN: 9781603180368
Tradeback, 219 pages, $16.95
Genre: Mystery
Matt and Becca McAllen live in the small town of Spike...
Review of The Marathon Murders by Chester D. Campbell by Christy Tillery French THE MARATHON MURDERS
By Chester D. Campbell
Night Shadows Press
ISBN: 9780979916717
Tradeback, 215 pages, $14.95
Genre: Mystery
When Colonel Warren Jarvis asks Greg and Ji...
Reviw of Pegasus Descending by James Lee Burke by Christy Tillery French PEGASUS DESCENDING
By James Lee Burke
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780743277723
Hardback, 356 pages
Genre: Mystery
Years ago, Dave Robicheaux witnessed a good friend’s brutal d...
Review of Flesh and Bone by Jefferson Bass by Christy Tillery French FLESH AND BONE
By Jefferson Bass
Harper Collins/William Morrow
ISBN: 9780060759834
Hardback, 361 pages, $24.95
Genre: Mystery
Chattanooga medical examiner Jess Carter has ...
The Blacksmith's Daughter by Suzanne Adair by Christy Tillery French THE BLACKSMITH’S DAUGHTER
by Suzanne Adair
Whittler’s Bench Press
Wilmington, NC 28406
www.dramtreebooks.com
ISBN: 9780978526535
Paperback, 354 pages, $19.95
Genre: Histori...
Review of Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich by Christy Tillery French LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN
By Janet Evanovich
St. Martin’s Press
New York City, NY
ISBN: 9780312349493
Genre: Mystery
Stephanie’s ex, attorney Dickie Orr, goes missing shortly aft...
Review of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier by Christy Tillery French COLD MOUNTAIN
By Charles Frazier
Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN 0871136791
Hardback, 358 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Even rustic Cold Mountain, NC feels the cold embrace ...
Review of Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen by Christy Tillery French LUCKY YOU
By Carl Hiaasen
Alfred A. Knopf
IBSN: 0679454446
Hardback, 353 pages, $24.00
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Grange, Florida is a small, out-of-the-way community known f...
Review of The Hard Way by Lee Child by Christy Tillery French THE HARD WAY
By Lee Child
Delacorte Press
ISBN: 97803853366987
Genre: Mystery
Hardback, $25.00, 373 pages
Millionaire/mercenary Edward Lane hires Jack Reacher to find his ...
Review of Invisible Prey by John Sandford by Christy Tillery French INVISIBLE PREY
By John Sandford
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
New York, NY
ISBN: 978039154218
Hardback, 388 pages, $26.95
Genre: Mystery
Lucas Davenport, special agent for Minnes...
Review of Tilt a Whirl by Chris Grabenstein by Christy Tillery French TILT A WHIRL
By Chris Grabenstein
Carroll & Graf Publishers
ISBN: 9780786715848
Hardback, 321 pages, $23.95
Genre: Mystery
Danny Boyle, part-time cop for the Sea Haven, Ne...
Review of Dirty Martini by J.A. Konrath by Christy Tillery French DIRTY MARTINI
J.A. Konrath
Hyperion
ISBN 9781401302795
Hardback, 292 pages, $23.95
Genre: Mystery
Homicide Lieutenant Jack Daniels has plenty on her mind. Her boyfriend ju...
Review of Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb by Christy Tillery French INNOCENT IN DEATH
By J.D. Robb
Berkley
ISBN: 9780425217542
Paperback, 400 pages, $7.99
Genre: Mystery
Lt. Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Delia Peabody are called on-...
Review of Marked Man by William Lashner by Christy Tillery French MARKED MAN
By William Lashner
William Morrow/Harper Collins
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 1002
www.harpercollins.com
ISBN: 978006072558
Hardback, 421 pages, $24.95
G...
Review of Double Dead by Terry Hoover by Christy Tillery French DOUBLE DEAD
By Terry Hoover
Five Star/Thomson Gale
ISBN: 9781594145872
Hardback, 357 pages, $25.95
Genre: Mystery
It’s the ‘60s and tension is high between John F. Kennedy...
Review of The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen by Christy Tillery French The Mephisto Club
Tess Gerritsen
Ballantine Trade Group
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
0345476999 $25.95 www.ballantinebooks.com www.randomhouse.com 1-800-726-0600
Boston M...
Review of The Frugal Editor by Carolyn Howard Johnson by Christy Tillery French The Frugal Editor
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Red Engine Press
Branson, MO
9780978515874 $18.95
As the literary market continues to tighten its proverbial belt, today's writer must...
Review of Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen by Christy Tillery French Nature Girl
Carl Hiaasen
Alfred A. Knopf
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780307262998 $25.95 www.aaknopf.com www.randomhouse.com 1-800-726-0600
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Review of Hollywood Station by Joseph Wambaugh by Christy Tillery French Hollywood Station
Joseph Wambaugh
Little, Brown and Company
c/o Hachette Book Group USA
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780316066143 $24.99 www.hachettebookgroupUSA.com www.hb...
The Magnificient Weimaraner by Christy Tillery French Pictured below is my magnificient Weim, Emma. Note the bat mark on her chest! ...
Review of Carved in Bone by Jefferson Bass by Christy Tillery French CARVED IN BONE
BY Jefferson Bass
William Morrow/Harper Collins
www.harpercollins.com
ISBN: 9780060759810
Hardback, 345 pages, $24.95 US
Dr. William Brockton is forensic an...
Review of Cover of Night by Linda Howard by Christy Tillery French COVER OF NIGHT
by Linda Howard
Ballantine Books
www.ballantinebooks.com
ISBN: 0345486501
Hardback, 342 pages, $25.95
Widow Cate Nightingale runs a bed and breakfast in Tra...
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News
 The Bodyguard and the Show Dog Finalist in DWAA Writing Competition by Christy Tillery French The Bodyguard and the Show Dog, Book 2 of the Bodyguard Series by Christy Tillery French has been nominated a finalist in the Dog Writers Association of America''s 2006 Annual Writing Competition unde...
The Bodyguard and the Show Dog Wins 2006 Reviewers' Choice Award by Christy Tillery French The Bodyguard and the Show Dog, Book 2 of the Bodyguard Series by Christy Tillery French won the Cata Network''s 2006 Single Titles Reviewers'' Choice Award. The announcement was made on August 18th, ...
Foreign Rights for "Chasing Demons" by Christy Tillery French Sold to Japanese Publisher by Christy Tillery French Futami Shobo Publishing Co. of Tokyo, Japan has contracted with author Christy Tillery French to purchase the foreign rights for Christy's third book "Chasing Demons". The book is currently being tra...
Chasing Demons Placed in McClung Historical Musem and Knox County Library System by Christy Tillery French "Chasing Demons",a romantic suspense by Christy Tillery French, has been placed in the McClung Historical Museum Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogica...
Christy Tillery French to Conduct Workshop by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French has been asked by the Knoxville Writers Guild to conduct a workshop on writing genre fiction. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 13th, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at t...
Rossini Festival to Feature Books by Christy Tillery French by Christy Tillery French The Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival will feature books by Chrisy Tillery French dring its Italian Street Fair on Saturday, April 17th. The Fair will be held on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, Tenn...
Knoxville Tourism Book Store Selling Books by Christy Tillery French by Christy Tillery French The Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation''s Gateway Bookstore now has in stock the following books by Christy Tillery French: "Chasing Horses", "Wayne''s Dead", Chasing Demons", and "The Bodyguard...
Producer to Take "Chasing Demons" to Paramount by Christy Tillery French Christy French, author of "Chasing Demons", has received an email from Producer John Savoy with Savoy International Motion Pictures, Inc. that he will be discussing with his partners at Paramount his ...
Wayne's Dead" Named Book of the Month" by Christy Tillery French "Wayne's Dead" by Christy Tillery French has been named Book of the Month for November, by the Santa Cruz, California Book Club.
This book club consists of a group of 13 women in the Santa C...
Chasing Horses" Named Book of the Month by Book Club in Hilton Head, SC by Christy Tillery French "Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been chosen Book of the Month for October, 2003 by the Our First Monday Book Club of Hilton Head, South Carolina.
The Our First Monday Book Club...
Chasing Horses" Chosen Book of the Month by Doylestown, PA Book Club by Christy Tillery French "Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been chosen book of the month for September, 2003 by the Doylestown, PA Book Club.
The book club consists of 22 members, all women, who meet on ...
Christy Tillery French Nominated Poet of the Year for 2003 by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French has been nominated Poet of the Year 2003 by the International Society of Poets....
American Soldier of Vietnam" by Christy Tillery French to be published in "Theatre of the Mind". by Christy Tillery French "American Soldier of Vietnam" by Christy Tillery French will be published in the poetry anthology "Theatre of the Mind" (Noble House, 2003)....
Christy Tillery French Receives Special Royalty Advance by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and Wayne''s Dead", was awarded a special royalty advance from her publisher PublishAmerica for being bestselling author for March, 2002....
Dolly Parton Enjoys Reading Books by Christy Tillery French by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French receives letter from actress, singer/songwriter Dolly Parton in which she states, "I enjoyed reading them ("Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead") very, very much....
Translation Rights for "Wayne's Dead" Sold to Korea by Christy Tillery French Translation rights for "Wayne's Dead" by Christy Tillery French have been sold to Yacom Publishers of Seoul, South Korea....
Dolly Parton Requests French's Books by Christy Tillery French Actress and Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton has requested books by Christy Tillery French....
Christy Tillery French Joins "Knoxville News-Sentinel" by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French has joined the "Knoxville News-Sentinel" as a book reviewer....
Christy Tillery French Named Author of the Month by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" was named author of the month by Intriguing Authors and Their Books....
Wayne's Dead" Placed in McClung Museum by Christy Tillery French "Wayne's Dead" has been placed at the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East Tennessee....
Christy French to Participate in Regional Book Fairs by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" will be participating in books fairs conducted by Cumberland Book Company across the East Tennessee region this fall....
Christy Tillery French Featured in Knoxville News-Sentinel by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French was featured in the "Community" Section of the "Knoxville News-Sentinel" on July 31, 2002....
Chasing Horses" Receives Madcap Award by Christy Tillery French "Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has received 2nd and 3rd place awards in the Heart and Scroll Madcap Award Contest....
Christy Tillery French Receives Editors Choice Award by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French has been awarded the Editor's Choice Award by The International Library of Poetry....
Christy French Nominated Poet of the Year by Christy Tillery French Christy Tillery French has been nominated as Poet of the Year for 2002 by the International Society of Poets....
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Events
 Christy Tillery French to Speak to High Country Writers 10/6/2008 On Thursday, August 10, 2006, Christy Tillery French will speak before the High Country Writers Group at the Watauga Library in Boone, NC. Christy's presentation will focus on promoting for the published and unpublished. Lunch will follow....
Weim and Cheese 2008/Book Signing 3/8/2008 Christy Tillery French will be signing copies of her books at Knoxville's annual Weim and Cheese 2008....
Book Signing/Adopt-A-Weim Day 11/10/2007 Christy Tillery French will be hosting Adapt-A-Weim Day at Agri Feed Pet Supply Co., Knoxville, TN, at which time Christy will sign copies of her book, The Bodyguard and the Show Dog. All proceeds will be donated to Wolf Creek Weimaraner Rescue. Rep...
Christy Tillery French Featured Author at Summer Mystery Reading Challenge 7/8/2007 Christy Tillery French will be the featured author at the Summer Mystery Reading Challenge at the website for Reviewed by Liz(http://reviewedbyliz.com)
on Sunday, July 8th, 2007. This will be an all-day event. Visitors are welcome to post comment...
Book Signing for Good Cause 7/7/2007 Christy Tillery French will be signing copies of her book, The Bodyguard and the Show Dog, at Carpe Librum Bookstore on Saturday, July 7th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m....
Skill Build Sponsored by SEMWA, Hosted by Christy Tillery French 8/27/2005 The Southeast Chapter of Mystery Writers of America presents a one-day skill build for all writers of fiction. The event, hosted by Christy Tillery French, will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2005, at Club House Inn and Suites, Knoxville, TN from 8:...
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Intriguing Authors and Their Books
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Additional information
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| "The Bodyguard and the Rock Star, Book 3 of The Bodyguard Series" will be published in 2007.
"The Bodyguard and the Show Dog" sold out within three months of its release and has gone into a second printing.
"Chasing Demons" sold 14,183 copies within a six-month period in Japan.
Future Titles:
"Run and Hide" - romantic suspense
"Immortal Harvest" - psychological thriller |
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