Monthly Archives: March 2014

Book Talk on Sunday, Mar. 30th in Mountain Rest

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

Happy Friday, all! I’m getting excited about my Book Talk on Sunday at the Mountain Lake Grill in beautiful Mountain Rest, South Carolina. I’ll be chatting with guests about Keowee Valley and its Cherokee background, which is especially fun for … Continue reading →

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My Column for March 27, 2014 – “Spring cleaning means sharing books”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

For a peak at today’s newspaper column, “Spring cleaning means sharing books,” go here. Anybody else have a book problem? Or dreams of a fantasy library? Or, for that matter, a spouse who makes you give away your books?

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Newspaper Column for Mar. 20, 2014: “To ma’am or not to ma’am?”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Hi, all! Here’s the link to my newest column in The Greenville News, “To ma’am or not to ma’am.” I’m interested in how y’all were raised. Did you say “ma’am” and “sir” growing up? Did or do you teach your … Continue reading →

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Link to Newspaper Column for March 13, 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

Hi, all. Here’s the link to my newest column, “Mom doesn’t feel much like springing foward.” Basically, Daylight Savings Time did a number on me, my girls, and my dog. Enjoy!    

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Q&A at Let Them Read Books

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

Hi, folks! There’s a brand new Q&A with me and blogger Jenny Q. over at her fabulous book blog, “Let Them Read Books.” In it, we talk about Keowee Valley, Quinn and Jack, the South Carolina frontier and the challenges … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Column for Mar. 6th – “Well Done, Sister Suffragette!”

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

  My newest newspaper column is up at The Greenville News! I’m particularly proud of this one, which celebrates Women’s History Month, Mary Poppins, and the suffragettes. I hope you enjoy it. And if you do, I hope you’ll share! … Continue reading →

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What I’m Giving Up for Lent

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

For Lent this year, I’ve decided to give up three things. They are as follows: 1. Cheddar cheese This is a true test of my discipline. I am a cheese-aholic. Just ask my husband. But I am weak, and didn’t … Continue reading →

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