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Happy Birthday, Keowee Valley!

Posted on September 27, 2023 by scout2011

Eleven years ago today, my first historical novel, Keowee Valley, was published. It’s been a wild ride since, to say the least, and I want to celebrate the book which made me an author. Looking back over long ago posts, … 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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Column for April 10th: “Upcountry a treasure trove of rich Cherokee history”

Posted on April 10, 2014 by scout2011

Did you know that one of the most powerful native tribes in North America once made its home in the Upstate of South Carolina? I became entranced by the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians as a child, and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 28, 2014 by scout2011

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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New Interview at Appalachianhistory.net

Posted on October 29, 2013 by scout2011

Hi, all. I’m truly excited to share this interview with me over at Appalachianhistory.net, a fantastic web site for all you history and mountain-lovers. I’d not known about the site until I received an interview request from one of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Asheville, Autumn, Bell Bridge Books, BelleBooks, Creative Writing, creativity, first novel, historical fiction, historical novel, inspiration, Katherine Scott Crawford, Keowee Valley, mountains, mystery, NC, novel, writing | Tagged Appalachian history, Appalachianhistory.net, Cherokee, Cherokee history, colonial South Carolina, gender roles, interview, Joshua Salmans, Katherine Scott Crawford, Keowee Valley | Leave a comment

For the History Lovers & Fans of Historical Fiction

Posted on August 26, 2013 by scout2011

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

Posted on August 13, 2013 by scout2011

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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Keowee Valley at the Aiken County Library

Posted on January 25, 2013 by scout2011

Happy Friday, all! I’m writing this as my daughter watches “Super Why” on PBS Kids. School was cancelled (which means her preschool was cancelled, too) because supposedly we’re going to get a bunch of sleet and ice today–a dangerous wintry … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Bridge Books, BelleBooks, first novel, historical fiction, historical novel, inspiration, Katherine Scott Crawford, Keowee Valley, winter, writing | Tagged Aiken, Aiken County Library, Cherokee history, icy roads, inclement weather, Katherine Scott Crawford, Keowee Valley, library presentation, novel, SC history, South Carolina, wintry mix, WNC | Leave a comment

Visit to Historic Aiken, S.C.; Artist-in-Residence at Lake Keowee; & the Snowstorm that Wasn’t

Posted on January 21, 2013 by scout2011

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! I hope everyone gets this day off from work and … Continue reading →

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