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Book Feature: Ricochet

Kellyn Carni’s debut novel Ricochet grew out of a prompt for a short story contest and draws upon a real-life event that has fascinated generations: the tragic story of Russia’s Romanov family

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The Laurel of Asheville lifestyle magazineThe Laurel of Asheville is available in both print and digital editions

We are delighted you have chosen us to be your gateway—both through our popular print Asheville lifestyle magazine and our website—to the arts, culture, and communities that comprise the remarkable area that is Western North Carolina. In these pages, you will find behind-the-scenes stories about the region’s concerts, theatre and dance productions, festivals, restaurants, artists, and the multitude of locally-based businesses. We also enjoy bringing you features about the people and organizations who are caring for those in need, protecting our historic heritage, preserving our rich and diverse environment, and nurturing our cultural soul.