Category Archives: motherhood

Interview & Book Giveaway

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Hi, all. Happy Friday! Just wanted to share a new interview I participated in over at blogger-writer-PR expert Hallie Sawyer’s blog. It was great fun to do; in it I get to talk about all sorts of good stuff, including Cherokee history, the … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Friday (okay, Thursday) – The Local Edition

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

* I’m posting this today because I’ll be away from my desk all day tomorrow. Enjoy! Oh, Spring has officially sprung! (Winter, cover your ears.) This week it hit a high of 82 in my mountains–yes, I like to call … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Friday – Spring Break Edition

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

My 3 1/2 year-old is on Spring Break from preschool this week. I am 35 weeks pregnant. My husband works from home. It’s raining. I think I may have to give PBS Kids one of my kidneys. Moving on … … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Q & A, Blog Tour & Book Giveaway for Keowee Valley

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

It’s a big day for Keowee Valley and me! First, I’m doing a blog tour! This means I, and Keowee Valley, will be featured on several different blogs–each of them different (and all the things I talk about different, too). Check … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Campaign & a Little Help from my Kin

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

If you’ve been reading along you’ll know that I’m due to have my second child in early May. Okay, so you’ve probably heard me wax poetic about the glories of pregnancy. Especially the 3rd trimester. I am Earth Mama. Hear me … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to be the guest of honor at two events located on the very land where my novel, Keowee Valley, is set. The first was held at a small lake in the South Carolina Blue … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Oh, I had the loveliest time yesterday down in Greenville, S.C. (I say “down” because I drive down through the Blue Ridge Mountains of N.C. and S.C. to get there from my house) at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Adult … Continue reading →

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Can I Get a Witness?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Okay, so the Marvin Gaye song “Can I Get a Witness” really doesn’t have much to do with my post today, I just love Marvin Gaye. His music makes me want to jump up and dance. And anything that makes … Continue reading →

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A Look at My Non-Literary Life

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

For a look at my non-literary life, head on over to my blog, The Writing Scott, and check out my newest post: “Pregnancy Temper Tantrum (or, the Tale of a Hellraising Mama)”

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Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

So, long-time readers of my blog, The Writing Scott, know that I really dig this title. I’ve used it before. But I can’t help it; it’s such a great song sung by the wonderful Gene Autry. Back in the saddle … Continue reading →

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