Rick's New Book On Betsy Reed

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My nephew just wrote a book about Betsy Reed. Betsy Reed was the first woman ever executed in Illinois. Supposedly she laced her husband's tea with arsenic. The date was 1845, and 20 thousand people came to Lawrenceville, IL. to witness her hanging. To find out more about this woman, go to http://www.betseyreed.com/. There you will be told how to purchase this special book, by this very talented writer! Not that I'm partial or anything:)
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Anonymous said…
Hey, since I'm family, do you think I can get an autograph audiobook copy? It must be unabridged! lol
July 26, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Susie said…
Hey there DN...I checked and they don't have it on audio yet. When they do, I will let you know!
Love ya!
August 2, 2007 at 9:58 AM
Anonymous said…
No, I didn't see it on audio either. Ask RK if they are going to put it on audio, or if his publisher knows! Also tell him that I've been promoting his book to my book list and friends! One of the ladies on my book list works at a library. So she'll be helpful too! I also requested our library to buy it! Hey, do you think he will hire me to be his P.R. person? lol After all, I am family! grin
Love You,
August 4, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Susie said…
Hey...you are doing a great job at promoting his book! I'm sure Rick will greatly appreciate it! Not bad for an amateur PR person! You work cheap too! I asked his Mom about the audio, and she said they don't have it yet. Good job helping out DN, thank you sooo much!
Love you!
August 4, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Unknown said…
Where is Betsy Reed buried? Thanks
June 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Baker cemetery
crawford county IL
January 26, 2012 at 11:03 PM
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