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Moonlight Mississippi #1
Women of Washington Avenue
On Washington Avenue in Moonlight, Mississippi, four friends, single and fifty-something, find themselves in the age-old conundrum—They're too old to be young, but way too young to be old. All of them are ready for another chance at love. But when that chance comes to each of them, it brings startling surprises and secrets that threaten their hopes. Thank goodness they have each other!
320 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2014
About the author
Linda C. Apple
17 books16 followersLinda Apple is the author of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. Her personal experience stories appear in sixteen Chicken Soup for the Soul volumes. She mentors writers and speaks nationwide and internationally, leading writing workshops and delivering motivational keynotes. She is an inductee of the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame and a past president of both the Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. and the Ozark Creative Writers’ Conference.
Her Winston series includes early reader chapter books and picture books. Winston’s newest picture book, Winston’s First Rodeo, is a Western Writers of America Spur Award Finalist for 2025. Winston’s books are popular choices with elementary school librarians, and he often accompanies Linda when she presents in schools.
Her newest book, Reflect, Ponder & Write, launches the Love, Linda guided journal series, featuring reflections and prompts for personal growth. She is currently writing the next book in that series, as well as the fourth novel in her Moonlight Mississippi series.
Central to Linda’s work is the belief that writing is not merely a craft to be mastered, but a responsibility. Stories are our legacy. Whether speaking, teaching, or mentoring, her goal is always the same: to help writers recognize the power of words and how to use them intention.
Linda lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband, Neal, near their five children and their families. She is the proud grandmother of fourteen grandchildren and mom to her fur and feather babies. Linda loves to travel, tend her garden, and gather with friends and family where stories are shared, laughter is plentiful, and memories are made.
Her Winston series includes early reader chapter books and picture books. Winston’s newest picture book, Winston’s First Rodeo, is a Western Writers of America Spur Award Finalist for 2025. Winston’s books are popular choices with elementary school librarians, and he often accompanies Linda when she presents in schools.
Her newest book, Reflect, Ponder & Write, launches the Love, Linda guided journal series, featuring reflections and prompts for personal growth. She is currently writing the next book in that series, as well as the fourth novel in her Moonlight Mississippi series.
Central to Linda’s work is the belief that writing is not merely a craft to be mastered, but a responsibility. Stories are our legacy. Whether speaking, teaching, or mentoring, her goal is always the same: to help writers recognize the power of words and how to use them intention.
Linda lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband, Neal, near their five children and their families. She is the proud grandmother of fourteen grandchildren and mom to her fur and feather babies. Linda loves to travel, tend her garden, and gather with friends and family where stories are shared, laughter is plentiful, and memories are made.
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January 14, 2020
5 Star review of Women of Washington Avenue (Moonlight Mississippi #1) by Linda Apple
Audio Review:
Linda Apple is a new author to me as is the narrator Teri England who did a good job of narrating the characters in a variety of voices and this absolutely enhanced my listening enjoyment.
I really enjoyed this book, perhaps because the characters are more my age, or that they reminded my of one of my favourite moves, Steel Magnolias, but I jumped at the chance to listen to this one.
Moonlight, Mississippi just the name made me smile. A story of strong independent and sassy women who all deserve another chance at love. This book drew me in and kept me entertained throughout.
Audio Review:
Linda Apple is a new author to me as is the narrator Teri England who did a good job of narrating the characters in a variety of voices and this absolutely enhanced my listening enjoyment.
I really enjoyed this book, perhaps because the characters are more my age, or that they reminded my of one of my favourite moves, Steel Magnolias, but I jumped at the chance to listen to this one.
Moonlight, Mississippi just the name made me smile. A story of strong independent and sassy women who all deserve another chance at love. This book drew me in and kept me entertained throughout.
October 30, 2017
I received this audiobook free for an honest review. I wasn't sure what I was getting in to with this book, but I absolutely loved it. You don't find many books that address the passion in an older woman's life. There is life after 50, after all. The author did a great job of bring humor into the lives of these women. You need to listen carefully because it addresses the lives of four women and their closeness in a small southern town. In places it was soooo funny, and in other places I had to find a tissue. The narrator, Terri England, did a great job with these women, the men in their lives and their families. Great job on the southern accent. Looking forward to more stories on the lives of these four women.
March 7, 2017
Sassy southern storytelling at its best!
Linda Apple knows how to whip together a delicious novel that will keep readers turning the pages. The Women of Washington Avenue invite you into their lives through intimate, first person narratives that alternate between four main characters, Avalee, Molly Kate, Lexi, and Jema. And the menfolk aren’t bad either.
These are characters you wish you could share a front porch with to sip hot coffee or tea or something stronger. A grand and glorious treat full of twists, turns, and secrets galore…and maybe even a little romance. Tight writing that zips along and pulls at your funny bone one second while you’re reaching for a tissue the next. Ms. Apple proves that romantic love doesn’t die when a woman turns fifty.
Always a delight to read a novel that’s so well written! Be on the lookout for the second book in the series, Avalee’s Gift, releasing soon.
Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of the new novel, Seven Wings to Glory
December 23, 2019
Linda Lowe Apple and Terri England equals...
A brilliant series with more southern charm than a bird has feathers!
Warning!!
Do not read on an empty stomach!!
This is a “delicious” series that will make you smile, laugh & you may even cry!
The narration is absolutely brilliant!! I could listen to Terri’s southern charm all day!
A must read!!
A brilliant series with more southern charm than a bird has feathers!
Warning!!
Do not read on an empty stomach!!
This is a “delicious” series that will make you smile, laugh & you may even cry!
The narration is absolutely brilliant!! I could listen to Terri’s southern charm all day!
A must read!!
January 12, 2015
A great read.
June 1, 2015
I enjoyed reading about older women finding love. It gave me hope that I can find love again.
December 31, 2017
Delightful chick-lit story of a brief section of the intertwined lives of four women. Romance novel readers would enjoy as well.
October 22, 2014
Funny, romance, a tear or two. Four middle aged gals & momma.....and orange rolls. A good feel good book!
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