Nine of his books are novels, including to dance with the white dog and the valley of light, which received both the best fiction award from the georgia writers association and the townsend prize. Perhaps his most wellknown book is to dance with the white dog, which was made into a. Terry kay, born 10 february 1938, in royston, georgia, is a novelist. Terry kay author of to dance with the white dog goodreads. A novel by kay, terry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. Terry kay books list of books by author terry kay thriftbooks. Terry winter kay was born february 10, 1938, in hart county, the eleventh of twelve children of t. Perhaps his most wellknown book is to dance with the white dog, which was made into a hallmark hall of fame television movie starring hume cronyn and jessica tandy in 1983.
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Holiday heat candy christmas chocolate truffles, and more on. To dance with the white dog is terry kays stunning fourth novel, a moving story about an old mans final rite of passage, about family ties and the universal experience of grieving for a lost love. Isbn 9780395308547 9780395308547 hardcover, houghton mifflin, 1981. In the summer of 1948, noah locke arrives in the small north carolina hamlet of bowerstown, set deep in the valley of light. See all books authored by kimberly kaye terry, including the sweet spot, and once upon a holiday.
Terry kay followed an atlanta newspaper career with a novelists success story, drawing inspiration from his memories of life in rural north georgia. Rsl inaugurates a new series of oral history videos with awardwinning novelist terry kay. Yet, there are the characters of his latest novel, the kidnapping of aaron greene, traipsing all over downtown atlanta. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image. In his younger days he was a skilled and competitive athlete. Terry kay is a lot more comfortable in the rural south than in any urban environment. After eli by terry kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Also in 2000, a collection of essays called special kay. After eli by terry kay abebooks shop for books, art. Smashwords about terry kay, author of after eli and.
Terry heaton is a former executive producer of the christian television news magazine show the 700 club, where he assisted pat robertson in his run for president in 1988, and where he was in a unique position to observe and participate in the development of the christian right. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Discount prices on books by terry kay, including titles like to dance with the white dog chinese edition. James dickey, author of deliverance not since deliverance has the dark power and mystery of appalachia been so keenly evoked. Terry kay has been married for 44 years and has four children and seven.
Terry kay shares stories about enduring book, movie. Terry kay is a master storytellerreaders of to dance with the white dog or any other of his varied fiction works can attest to that. Kay, terry the kidnapping of aaron greene 1st edition 1st. Perhaps his most wellknown book is to dance with the white dog, which was made into a hallmark hall of. Terry kay, born in royston, georgia, is a novelist. The plot is beautiful, and plays on the sometimes otherworldly magic of the irish.
The main characters are intricately drawn and believable. I feel like i have been given a great gift, finding this author. Kay, terry the kidnapping of aaron greene 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york morrow 1999 very good in a very good dust jacket. He grew up on a farm, played football for royston high school, and earned his b. In the nahella valley of appalachia, a rumor is whispered about a man named eli pettit and the small fortune in stolen money he supposedly hid on his farm before disappearing, leaving a wife, daughter and sisterinlaw to tend the land and guard the money if the money even exists. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Browse terry kays bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. And in 2000, taking lottie home, one of kays personal favorites and considered by many as his finest novel, was released.
Terry kay, a 2006 inductee into the georgia writers hall of fame, is the author of the book of marie, recently released by mercer university press. Terry kays most popular book is to dance with the white dog. He is the author of 17 published works, i ncluding the king who made paper flowers, song of the vagabond bird, the greats of cuttercane, bogmeadows wish, the book of marie, to dance with the. To dance with the white dog book by terry kay official. Terry kay terry kay is the author of numerous bestselling and awardwinning novels, several of which have been made into television movies. With the power of his gorgeous prose, kay manages to breathe life into a ragtag collection of misfits subsisting on the seamy margins of savannah, georgia. He was born on june 29, 1946 to maurice and regina newbrand terry. Terry kays novels include taking lottie home, the runaway, shadow song, and the nowclassic to dance with the white dog, twice. Georgia author kay creates a postwwii south georgia town with an. Terry kay has been married for 44 years and has four children and seven grandchildren. He graduated from sacred heart grammar and high schools and attended iona college.
The wisdom of terry kay, and two childrens books, the seventh mirror and to. To the cyber home for kimberly kaye terry, author of interracial and multicultural, erotic fiction. Kays novel the valley of light won the 2004 townsend prize for fiction. Terry kay was born february 10, 1938 in royston, georgia.
Like all of terry kays books, this one is rich in descriptive language and just a little bit of the ethereal. The book was twice nominated for the american booksellers book of the year abby award and was named by the georgia center for the book as one of the 25 recommended books for all georgians to read. The runaway is the novel terry kay has wanted to write his entire caree. And those who have viewed the numerous hallmark hall of fame movies based on his novels also know that kay crafts superb tales. One of my favorite books is his the runaway, i wanted to know what continues to happen after the last page. Author interview terry kay, author of the kidnapping of. At the heart of the book is a mysterious white dog that appears after sam peeks beloved wife has died, and that remains with him until just before his own death. Terry kays novels include taking lottie home, the runaway, shadow song, and the nowclassic to dance with the white dog, twice nominated for the american booksellers book of the year award, and winner of the southeastern library association book of the year award. Terry kay has 27 books on goodreads with 16082 ratings. A media theorist, he is the author of reinventing local media and has written for media news websites and media. Kimberly invites you to relax while you curl up with one of her scintillating tales of vivacious women and the amazing men who love them as they make their journey toward finding true love. Kay, interviewed by local author karen hankins, talks about his. Terry kay is one of those few authors that can write about anything and you would read it. Terry kay terry kay used books, rare books and new books find all books by terry kay and compare prices find signed collectible books by terry kay after eli.
Maury terry, 69, died on december 10, 2015 following a brief illness. See all books authored by terry kay, including to dance with the white dog, and the valley of light, and more on. He grew up in royston, georgia, plowing mules on a farm that didnt even have electricity. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. Books by terry kay authors like terry kay what should.
In the summer of 1948, noah locke arrives in the small north carolina hamlet of bowerstown, set dee. An enigmatic young mans preternatural gift for fishing changes the fabric of a rural north carolina village during the postwwii years in kays latest, a dreamy, poignant and richly writte. Books by terry kay authors like terry kay what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Dark thirty is a stunning, brilliant novel, and terry kay is simply one of the best novelists now practicing the craft. Set in the 1940s and using as a springboard the relationship of two boys one black and the other white who have been mysteriously ordained at birth to spark the flames of change, the runaway examines the joys, sorrows, conflicts, and racial.
Published october 1st 1997 by nova audio books first published december 12th 1971. Erotic romance and sensual fiction with a touch of soul. Terry kay, the author of eleven books, was inducted into the georgia writers hall of fame in 2006. To dance with the white dog earned kay the outstanding author of the year award in 1991 from the southeastern library association. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The runaway is the novel terry kay has wanted to write his entire career.