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New article: “Looking Ahead to Summer in Brevard”

Posted on June 6, 2019 by scout2011

Hi, folks. My newest freelance article is up at Fisher Realty (Brevard, NC). Here’s to summertime in the mountains! To read, click here.

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New lines: “The Cheshire Cat and Alice”

Posted on May 22, 2019 by scout2011

Hi, all! Here’s a quick new excerpt from my historical novel-in-progress. For more information, go to my Work-in-Progress page. This scene is set in Charleston, South Carolina, 2004. Enjoy! * The Cheshire Cat and Alice * When all else fails, … Continue reading →

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Because of 80,000 words: A new novel excerpt

Posted on May 14, 2019 by scout2011

Today I hit 80,000 words on the first draft of my novel manuscript. This is a big deal, y’all. My kids are 9 and 6. The last time I hit 80,000 words on a novel manuscript was over a decade … Continue reading →

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Weekly Lines: “A Freeing and a Clutch”

Posted on March 28, 2019 by scout2011

These new lines from the very first, very rough draft of my historical novel-in-progress are told from the point of view of Gamble, my modern protagonist. For more info on what I’m writing, check out my Work in Progress page, … Continue reading →

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First Book Love, Book Clubs & Tea Towels

Posted on March 26, 2019 by scout2011

I believe I’ve mentioned before my undying love of book clubs. Since my debut historical novel, Keowee Valley, was published waaaayyyy back in 2012, I’ve met with dozens of book clubs to talk about it. These “meetings” never fail to … Continue reading →

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New column: “We give thanks in spite of ourselves”

Posted on November 22, 2018 by scout2011

Happy Thanksgiving, dear reader friends! I hope you are all celebrating today, and this week, with the people you love. Since childhood, Thanksgiving has been special to me. But I’ve struggled with the roots of the Thanksgiving story–mostly, with what … Continue reading →

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New column: “The not-so trivial pursuit of ‘useless knowledge'”

Posted on October 18, 2018 by scout2011

My newspaper column this week is about the interesting people born in, and events that occurred, over the years in October. What can I say? I am a pursuer of trivia. A keeper of “useless” knowledge. It’s fun to know … Continue reading →

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TWO spaces left at the Tinderbox Writers Retreat, March 15 – 19 on Sullivan’s Island

Posted on February 5, 2018 by scout2011

I’m thrilled to be part of the Tinderbox Writers Retreat, March 15 – 19 on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Thrilled to teach, … Continue reading →

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New column: “The best laid plans of husbands and wives”

Posted on October 5, 2017 by scout2011

In my newspaper column this week, I’m mourning plans for a dream vacation that were thwarted by Fate. Fate, in the forms of a drug cartel and a Category 5 hurricane. To read, click here.

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Keowee Valley on sale at Amazon for ONLY $1.99!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by scout2011

Dearest readers: I’m THRILLED that Amazon has chosen my historical novel, Keowee Valley, for their holiday store. All December long, Keowee Valley is available for your Kindle, e-reader, etc, for ONLY $1.99! If you’re looking to dive into an historical … Continue reading →

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