Category Archives: Christmas

Show & Tell Tuesday ~ Christmas Playlist

So, I had a birthday on Saturday, and it was a darn good one. I stayed in my pajamas all day long, and well into the next day. (Yes, I skipped church. No judging.) They were my really cute, Victoria … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday: The Preparing for Christmas Edition

Happy Friday to you all! Some good stuff to share this second-to-last Friday before Christmas! (Crazy, right?!) 1.) Michael McIntyre – “People with no kids don’t know” Lately, trying to successfully parent two children under the age of five (one … Continue reading

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Magical Omens & Great Snowy Owls

Sometimes, magic happens when you least expect it. It’s easy to miss, in our every day lives, our eyes so used to unnatural light, trained to the tiny things, to the rectangles of our iPhones and our computer screens. I … Continue reading

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Two Things Bringing Me Joy Today

Nope, it’s not my two girls. Though they do bring me great joy. That right now I’m willing to share with all people, especially babysitters. One of my dearest friends, Christy, always shares the coolest things on Facebook. So I … Continue reading

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“I was bad Santa” by Nicholas Garnett

For some edgy (and, be forewarned: a bit drug-induced) post-Christmas reading, check out “I was bad Santa” by Nicholas Garnett on Salon.com. I’ve known Nick since 2008, when we were both writing fellows at the Vermont Studio Center. We spent the month of February … Continue reading

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A Christmas Wish

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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FREE Books for Christmas

Historical author Genevieve Graham (Under the Same Sky and Sound of the Heart) is running a book giveaway on her blog all month long called FREE Books for Christmas. Today, she’s offering a free copy of Keowee Valley to a lucky … Continue reading

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Amazon’s The Big Deal (and other news)

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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Dining With Authors – A Literacy Benefit

Really excited to be headed to Greenville, South Carolina tonight for Dining With Authors! This is a benefit hosted by Ready 4 Reading. Proceeds will promote literacy efforts with children ages birth through 4 years old, in underserved communities in … Continue reading

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