Tag Archives: historical adventure

Book News: A new historical novel from Katherine Scott Crawford

Posted on May 10, 2023 by scout2011

I’m thrilled to announce that my new novel, THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT, will be published by Regal House Publishing in May 2025! So very grateful to my amazing literary agent, Joelle Delbourgo, for loving this book and working for its place … Continue reading →

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Keowee Valley only 99 cents now through July 31st

Posted on July 16, 2020 by scout2011

Looking for a historical adventure to dive into this summer? Set in the gorgeous, wild, and dangerous Carolina backcountry in the years leading up to the American Revolution? Starring an audacious woman bound and determined to pilot her own life, … Continue reading →

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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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Writing update + new Facebook look

Posted on February 11, 2020 by scout2011

A happy Monday morning to all! Just a quick, writerly update from your neighborhood historical novelist. (Sorry … not enough coffee. What can I say? It’s Monday.) FIRST, The manuscript (first draft) of my new historical novel is currently with … Continue reading →

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Evergreen and Expectations: A Keowee Valley Christmas Story

Posted on December 6, 2019 by scout2011

Quinn and Jack are back in the Valley! I am ever so happy to bring you “Evergreen and Expectations: A Keowee Valley Christmas Story.” Whether it’s your first visit, or a return, I hope you enjoy the 1700s, and the wild … Continue reading →

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A Keowee Valley Christmas Story … Coming soon!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by scout2011

So, dear readers. I’m doing this thing. I’m writing a Keowee Valley Christmas story: something I’ve wanted to do for years. I figure, if I put it out there that I’m doing so, it’s a way of contracting with myself. … Continue reading →

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What Would Quinn Do?

Posted on November 7, 2019 by scout2011

To go directly to my guest post at Bell Bridge Books, “What Would Quinn Do?” click here. Fall may be my favorite season. It’s more than the trees and mountains around my town awash in red, orange, and gold, and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 1, 2019 by scout2011

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

Posted on September 27, 2019 by scout2011

* 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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Returning to a novel project after time away

Posted on August 26, 2019 by scout2011

* If you’re looking for information about MountainTop Writers Retreats, our new pure writers’ retreats hosted in the mountains of Western North Carolina November 8 – 11, 2019, please click here. … continued from Instagram. Returning to a long prose … Continue reading →

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