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Shoeless Joe, the Colonial South, Writing & More: A New Author Interview

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

There’s a new author interview with me today over at Jim Lomas’s very funny and very cool cycling, music, and more blog, “Fables of the Deconstruction.” Full disclosure: Jimmy has been a friend of my husband’s since they were kids. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Keowee Valley at the Aiken County Library

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Happy Friday, all! I’m writing this as my daughter watches “Super Why” on PBS Kids. School was cancelled (which means her preschool was cancelled, too) because supposedly we’re going to get a bunch of sleet and ice today–a dangerous wintry … Continue reading →

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A Winter Reading List

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

So, I’m boldly entering my 3rd semester as a graduate student in the MFA in Writing program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. I say “boldly” because I’m due to have Baby 2 one month before the semester officially … Continue reading →

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Keowee Valley Reviewed at The Huffington Post

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Keowee Valley has just been reviewed at The Huffington Post’s Huff Post Books, by writer/chef John Malik! Check it out: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-malik/keowee-valley-book_b_2487011.html I’m thrilled! And I’m using lots of exclamation points!   * * * In other news, my interview at … Continue reading →

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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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Interview Wednesday Night on Blog Talk Radio

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday night, I’ll be on the Blog Talk Radio show “Away With Words.” The show is hosted by writer Victoria Valentine; we were connected by my writer-friend Ann Hite (Ghost on Black Mountain), who has also … Continue reading →

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Oskar Blues, Keowee Valley in the News, Readers’ Awards, and I’m Off to Puerto Rico!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season so far, and are relaxing (I hope) today by watching football and lounging by a warm fire! New Year’s again … In my town, friends are gearing up for the big Oskar Blues … Continue reading →

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Living the Creative Life

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

A while back, my new friend, the author Ann Hite (Ghost on Black Mountain) asked me to write a guest post for her blog, “Living the Creative Life.” Ann is fabulous, and her blog is all about creativity–so, of course, … Continue reading →

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