Fiddler's Joy: 20th Anniversary Edition

Written by Kay Hartford

Narrated by Kay Hartford

 "This taut first novel takes a grim topic–the treatment of the mentally ill in 1910–and manages to transform it into a positive story of the bond between brothers and the slow but certain healing power of love. " (Publishers Weekly starred review, April 1998)

 His brother or his father: Matthew Hobson has to choose, and his decision will change his life.

 The year is 1910. Matthew is in college, struggling to follow his father, a fire-and-brimstone preacher, into the ministry. Matthew's brother Zack is pressuring him to come out west and share his Colorado ranch. The stress tears Matthew apart. Zack rescues him, and through an old fiddle and the help of his brother, Matthew finds his way. His story is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nineteen Cents Press
• Release date: May 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781094227856

Kay Hartford

Kay Hartford writes literary and speculative fiction set in the American West. Women's Fiction What comes after The End? Everything in Claire Chandler’s life has changed except her hairdo. The one thing Claire has managed to keep is her sense of humor – and she’s going to need it as she learns to navigate the small-town culture of a senior mobile home park in the Sun Belt. Historical Fiction Fiddler’s Joy (April 1998/April 2018). His brother or his father: Matthew Hobson has to choose. Through an old fiddle and the help of his brother, Matthew finds his way. His story is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love. Based on a true story. (Book club questions available.) Flash Fiction/Short Story Collections DAN+ABBY: Scenes from a City Park (2018). If you like people watching, this is one is for you. DAN+ABBY is a novel made up of 52 flash fiction chapters. The park visitors, activities and art inspired this anthology. More at kayhartford.com Find more books by Kay Hartford and join Kay’s mailing list to get free advance reviewer copies, book club questions, exclusive features and other goodies. Social media Follow Kay on Facebook @Kayhartfordbooks