Monthly Archives: August 2013

Show & Tell Friday: the Labor Day Weekend Edition

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! I love this weekend, for many reasons. 1) Because it makes it seem like we’ve still got a little bit of summer left, even though everyone’s back at school and the air has started to … Continue reading →

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50th Anniversary of “I Have a Dream”

Posted on August 28, 2013 by

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s incredible speech, “I Have a Dream.” Have you read or listened to the entire thing? Or, have you done so since elementary school? Or, were there? Were you struck, … Continue reading →

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For the History Lovers & Fans of Historical Fiction

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

Or, for you history dorks like me … First, here’s a new, FREE online course offered by coursera and Bruce Holsinger, an author and professor at the University of Virginia. It’s called “Plagues, Witches and War: The Worlds of Historical … Continue reading →

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Belated Show & Tell Friday: A Girl on a Horse, Books, & a Must-See Museum

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Please forgive me for the belated Show & Tell post. This past week, my husband lit out for the Mexican border and left me with a rain-addled 4 year-old and a teething 3 month-old. Just kidding. He had to work out of … Continue reading →

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Artist-in-Residence Part II + Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Artist’s Residency or Retreat

Posted on August 21, 2013 by

* Continued from last week’s post about my stint as the Artist-in-Residence at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C. As promised, here’s a bit more about my time at The Reserve, where I stayed for a week with … Continue reading →

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Good Dog

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

Today, I celebrate the birthday of my dog, Scout. She’s 10 years old. She’s played quite a few roles over the years: best buddy, favorite trail partner, baby wrangler, toddler pillow, road trip queen, beach bum, lifeguard, mountain climber, and … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Friday: The Pick-Me-Up Edition

Posted on August 16, 2013 by

* Part II of my Artist-in-Residency recap will come early next week! I’m wearing a sweatshirt this morning. It’s morning, it’s 57 degrees, it’s August 16, and I’m wearing a sweatshirt. It’s weird. Actually, it feels amazing. Does this mean … Continue reading →

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Artist Residencies : The Reserve at Lake Keowee (Part I)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

I’ve enjoyed a few artist residencies during my short time as a published writer, and they’ve all been different: located in different parts of the country, with varying lengths of stay, accommodations, perks, and expectations of the artist. Certainly, my … Continue reading →

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2013 Birchwood Book & Author Fair – Table Rock State Park

Posted on August 10, 2013 by

Hi, all. I’m back from my week as the Artist-in-Residence in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, a community literally sitting on top of the land where Keowee Valley is set. More on this to come in a post next week! … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Friday: Monster Turtles, Mountains & More

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

Happy August, everyone! What a July it was–hot, muggy, rainy, busy and fun. My baby girl is officially 3 months old, and I can hardly believe it. When you were a kid, didn’t it annoy you how grown-ups used to always … Continue reading →

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