Tag Archives: NC

Join me at the Midsummer Reading Retreat: June 28-30 at Earthshine Lodge in NC

Posted on June 18, 2019 by scout2011

Perhaps you’ve heard of weekend writers’ or artists’ retreats, yoga or meditative retreats, or others? How about a Reading Retreat: an entire weekend devoted to simply reading books, and if you’re in the mood for it, discussing your favorite new … Continue reading →

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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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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: “‘History junkies’ needed to make field trips come alive”

Posted on September 6, 2018 by scout2011

Field trips make history–and any other subject–come alive, for kids of all ages. This and more in my newspaper column this week. Plus the Transylvania History Society, who is looking for a local history buff to help them help area … Continue reading →

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New column: “Before kindergarten begins, this preschool deserves thanks”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by scout2011

In one day, my younger daughter will go to kindergarten. My last child, my buddy, my baby. But before she does, I need to thank the preschool that cared so well for both my daughters, and for me, for the … Continue reading →

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New column: “How to say goodbye to a house you love”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, all! My newspaper column this week is up, and it’s about saying goodbye to the places we love. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.

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New column: “Here’s to the dads who taught me to waterski”

Posted on June 22, 2018 by scout2011

I am woefully behind on posting my newspaper columns. I blame the summer, that mercurial minx. This one is about childhood, learning to waterski, and the dads who taught me how. With a belated Happy Father’s Day to all the … Continue reading →

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New column: “Why do the children get left behind?”

Posted on May 24, 2018 by scout2011

Why so little funding for childhood cancer cures? Last week, the first of one of two columns I wrote about pediatric brain cancer, and my dear friends’ journey with it, was published. This week, the second column was published. While … Continue reading →

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New column: “Weddings celebrate all the ties that bind”

Posted on April 26, 2018 by scout2011

Weddings are so much fun, for so many different reasons. So: weddings, marriage, old friends, love, reunions, camp, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.

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New column: “‘Thank you’ notes, and the case for gentility”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, all. My most recent newspaper column is about “thank you” notes, gentility, parenting, the modern world, and my being tired. (Just kidding about the last one. Or not.) I hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here.

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