Category Archives: Vermont College of Fine Arts

Keowee Valley the Daily Deal on Amazon – TODAY only $1.99

Hi, all! Happiest of Fridays to you all! After 11 days in Vermont in sub-Artic temperatures, 3 plane trips and delayed luggage, I’m finally back home with my family. Happiness! More on my time at the Vermont College of Fine … Continue reading

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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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No Posts This Week … Well, Except for This One

Hi, all. Happy December! Hope y’all had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving. Despite our epic trip to see my in-laws, we did. Hallelujah. Just wanted to let y’all know that I won’t be posting any this week; I’ve got a … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday: Recipes, Movies, TV, Books, Beowulf & More

Breaking my fast from the Internet to deliver today’s edition of Show & Tell Friday. (Okay, so I wrote it before the fast and pre-programed it to post today. I cannot tell a lie.) Moving on. A bunch of great … Continue reading

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Fasting from the Internet

Hello, all. Just wanted to let y’all know that I’m taking a brief Internet fast until Tuesday, November 12th. This means that I won’t be posting here, at my blog, over on my author Facebook page, from my Twitter account … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday – Food, Books & Retreats Edition

I am officially 37 weeks pregnant. This week, my 3 1/2 year-old said, “Mama, you sure do look funny with that great big belly.” This just proves what I suspected when I had the said 3 1/2 year-old: Nature never … Continue reading

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A Winter Reading List

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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Back in the Saddle Again

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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Malaprop’s Bookstore Reading Tomorrow Night

Hola, my friends! I have returned (almost) home from sunny Puerto Rico and my graduate residency, and I promise to fill y’all in with pictures and stories as soon as I get settled. But for now, don’t forget about my … Continue reading

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

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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