Category Archives: pregnancy

A New Baby

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Just stopping by for a moment to introduce my May Day baby, Willoday Tiger Dodson. We’re calling her “Willa.” The names: Willoday is a family name on my husband’s father’s side and Tiger is my great-grandmother, Anna Tiger Crawford’s, maiden … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Thursday – The See Ya Soon Edition

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Well, folks, I am 38 weeks pregnant. I am an ocean liner. A 90 year-old with permanently creaky hips and questionable navigation. I am cranky, I am exhausted, and all I want to eat is ice cream. Right now, the only … 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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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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In the Family Way… and Other News

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Yep. I am with child. For more on this, check out today’s post, “In the Family Way,” over at The Writing Scott. Oh, boy.       In book news, I’m happy to announce a few upcoming events: * On … Continue reading →

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