Category Archives: Creative Writing

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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The Perfect Obituary

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

If you’ve not caught wind of this obituary that a Mississippi daughter wrote for her 80 year-old father, who passed away Saturday, you should. The obituary has gone “viral,” sweeping the Internet and making folks laugh, nod in agreement, and … 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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First Review of Keowee Valley & I’m on the Road Again

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

I’m pleased as punch (yes, really) to share the first review of Keowee Valley, posted by Jill’s Reviews at Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/415241105   In about an hour, I’ll be heading west through the mountains of North Carolina and down into Georgia, where I’m … Continue reading →

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Blog Post at Bell Bridge Books

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

My first blog post for my publishers, Bell Bridge Books, is up on their site this morning. It’s called “And So I Did,” and it’s about the things that shaped me as a writer. Enjoy!

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Live from Asheville, it’s…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

As most of you know, my debut historical novel, Keowee Valley, will be published by Bell Bridge Books in August 2012 (HOO-rah). This Thursday, I’m going to get a chance to talk about the novel (and other things) live and on-the-air. Here … Continue reading →

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