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Keowee Valley on sale now through 11.15.19 for only $0.99!

Frost has settled on the hills and mountains of the high country. Fires are burning bright. It’s the first of November, and Autumn is finally here. It’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! To hear what … Continue reading

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My novel anniversary: Seven years later + a GIVEAWAY

* If you’re looking for information about MountainTop Writers Retreats, click here. And don’t forget the Early Bird Special for our inaugural women’s retreat, Fall MountainTop, runs now through Sept. 30th! Seven years ago today my debut novel was published. … Continue reading

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First Book Love, Book Clubs & Tea Towels

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

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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Shoeless Joe, the Colonial South, Writing & More: A New Author Interview

There’s a new author interview with me today over at Jim Lomas’s very funny and very cool cycling, music, and more blog, “Fables of the Deconstruction.” Full disclosure: Jimmy has been a friend of my husband’s since they were kids. … Continue reading

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Keowee Valley Reviewed at The Huffington Post

Keowee Valley has just been reviewed at The Huffington Post’s Huff Post Books, by writer/chef John Malik! Check it out: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-malik/keowee-valley-book_b_2487011.html I’m thrilled! And I’m using lots of exclamation points!   * * * In other news, my interview at … Continue reading

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Blog Post at Bell Bridge Books

My first blog post for my publishers, Bell Bridge Books, is up on their site this morning. It’s called “And So I Did,” and it’s about the things that shaped me as a writer. Enjoy!

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Advance Praise for KEOWEE VALLEY

Many thanks to Darci Hannah and Philip Lee Williams, for their advance praise for Keowee Valley. Lovely words from lovely people–and fabulous writers to boot! To learn more about the process of gathering quotes and blurbs for a first novel … Continue reading

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