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Kristin Hannah’s The Women + Historical Fiction Book Club tonight

Hi, folks! Don’t forget that tonight, March 13, 2024, is Historical Fiction Book Club at Highland Books in Brevard, NC! We’re chatting about the utterly riveting, Maine-set novel by Ariel Lawhon: The Frozen River. (Psst: It’s one of the best … Continue reading

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My teen’s book review of Fault Lines by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Book review from my 14 year-old, an avid reader: “I loved Fault Lines!” she says. “It had a really good, structured storyline. I loved that the characters stayed true to their ideas throughout the novel. It had romance, but it … Continue reading

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Registration still open for Writers Retreat, March 15 – 17, 2024

The countdown is on for our upcoming Writers Retreat at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, March 15 – 17, 2024. Registration is still open! Note: We’re offering optional one-on-one sessions with me instead of “breakouts” or group … Continue reading

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Book Rave: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Oh, my. This book. I loved it. Read like the pages were on fire. Was sunk so deep in frozen 1789 Maine, in Martha Ballard’s fierce, sharp, astounding mind, I didn’t want to leave. I’ve never read a work of … Continue reading

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2024 Spring Writing Retreat at Earthshine Lodge

I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be hosting the 2024 Spring Writing Retreat at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina! 3 Days/ 2 Nights ~ March 15 – 17, 2024 For more details, and to register, click here.

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Happy New Year!

Hey, all, It’s 2024! Yes, I’m about to say something so passé as, “Can y’all believe it’s 2024?!” Okay, all done. I sure hope your holidays were exactly what you needed them to be. And if they were not, I … Continue reading

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I Take Heart – November Edition

Happy Friday, all! The November edition of my author newsletter, I Take Heart, is here — and full of my book, TV, and podcast recommendations, plus some ponderings on November. To sign up, click the Newsletter tab above, or respond … Continue reading

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“I Take Heart”: the October Edition

All hail Fall! The October Edition of my author newsletter, “I Take Heart,” is out now. It’s full of book recommendations (from both me and my kids), upcoming events and news, and Autumn activities I’m enjoying AND looking forward to–plus … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Keowee Valley!

Eleven years ago today, my first historical novel, Keowee Valley, was published. It’s been a wild ride since, to say the least, and I want to celebrate the book which made me an author. Looking back over long ago posts, … Continue reading

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Poetry recommendation: The Best Material for the Artist in the World

“Everything draws toward the white wick of dreams: a wagon train pushing into the flare of afternoon; the slow, salty river flanking redrock cliffs that step down and down into the distance; even a bit of path opened by a … Continue reading

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