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National Reading Day with the Cosmopolitan Woman’s Club

Posted on March 3, 2020 by scout2011

I was lucky enough to spent National Reading Day 2020 with the lovely ladies of the Cosmopolitan Woman’s Club of Seneca, South Carolina. I am telling y’all, there is nothing more fun than ladies who lunch–in order to do good … 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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KEOWEE VALLEY ON SALE for 99 CENTS now through December 31st!

Posted on December 17, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, lovely readers! I’m thrilled to announce that my publisher is running a holiday promotion! The Kindle version of my historical novel, KEOWEE VALLEY, is on sale for $0.99 now through December 31st on Amazon! Yep, just 99 cents! If you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Book Review of Connie May Fowler’s “A Million Fragile Bones”

Posted on June 1, 2017 by scout2011

My review of bestselling author Connie May Fowler’s environmental memoir, A Million Fragile Bones, appears in the Spring 2017 issue of Appalachian Heritage magazine. To read the review for free and in full, click here. Lovers of nature, story, and … Continue reading →

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New column: “Book clubs and dreaming big”

Posted on March 16, 2017 by scout2011

It’s a special thing, as a first-time novelist, to visit book clubs. A dream come true, really. But it’s especially lovely when you get to be the guest at the book club of your 6th grade Language Arts teacher, like … Continue reading →

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Book Club Event Thursday Evening – Alexander County Library, N.C.

Posted on January 27, 2016 by scout2011

I’m happy to report that my Book Club visit to the Alexander County Book Club in Taylorsville, N.C. is back on for tomorrow night! We were derailed by Winter Storm Jonas, but now we’re back on track. I love visiting … Continue reading →

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Book Club Event – Yay!

Posted on January 11, 2016 by scout2011

Hi, all, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a guest of the Alexander County Library Book Club in Taylorsville, North Carolina, on Thursday, January 21st! The Club is reading my historical novel, Keowee Valley, as their January book. Can’t … Continue reading →

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A Literary Tea

Posted on May 7, 2014 by scout2011

Recently my back-door neighbor in Brevard hosted a lovely tea with me as the honored guest. I got to meet members of her book club, talk about Keowee Valley, and have the most scrumptious treats. The English afternoon tea was … Continue reading →

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Books Clubs & Literary Festivals: How Sweet it is!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by scout2011

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I LOVE book clubs! Book clubs have the coolest members, the yummiest food, the neatest meeting spots–be it in someone’s cozy home or at the “lake house” at Straus Park in Brevard, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap

Posted on March 12, 2013 by scout2011

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to be the guest of honor at two events located on the very land where my novel, Keowee Valley, is set. The first was held at a small lake in the South Carolina Blue … Continue reading →

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