Category Archives: family

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 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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Show & Tell Friday

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Hello from the Courtyard Marriott in Raleigh, North Carolina! In a couple of hours I’ll get to meet the readers and writers of the Wonderland Book Club, and I can’t wait! There was the threat of a little icy weather … 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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A Christmas Wish

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Recently my publisher asked me to write a guest post for their blog. It’s up today, and it’s called “A Christmas Wish.” I’m reposting here for those interested. This was a tough blog post to write. I’ve known for a while … Continue reading →

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Joining the 21st Century… via Cell Phone?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I have officially joined the 21st century, courtesy of my husband. I, bemoaner of change, abhorer of text messaging (or at least the lowercase “i”) and sitting at breakfast-lunch-supper with loved ones unable to separate from their phones, am now the … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s The Big Deal (and other news)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Hi, all! Happy December! This weekend my family went to the woods (literally) to cut down our Christmas tree. Then we took part in The Twilight Festival, my favorite of Brevard, North Carolina’s many celebrations. There was an ice luge, … Continue reading →

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A Steel Magnolias Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

So, it’s Thanksgiving Week. A time for gratefulness. A time for family. A time for laughing at (I mean with!) family. One of my favorite movie “families” has to be the cast of ladies from Steel Magnolias. Without a doubt, … Continue reading →

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