Tag Archives: newspaper column

Let’s Connect! – My Newsletter

Posted on March 4, 2022 by scout2011

Hi, all! I’m launching a NEWSLETTER, delivered to your email Inbox only once per month. I hope you’ll sign up, and I hope you’ll share it with friends. Be the first to learn about my new books or writing, upcoming … Continue reading →

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Over the Weekend I Pretend I’m a Writer

Posted on March 18, 2021 by scout2011

Just kidding. I know I’m a writer. It’s taken a while to accept it as a fact inside and out (yes, I’m aware that’s nuts; and yes, I have seen a therapist), but I’ve got it now. I may not … Continue reading →

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Herstory

Posted on March 9, 2021 by scout2011

Happy Women’s History Month! My life is lousy with incredible women, past and present. Women I’ve known and women whose courage and work seeped into my DNA. My God, am I thankful for them. In honor of Women’s History Month, … Continue reading →

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Entering the Festival of Lights – Happy Hanukkah!

Posted on December 11, 2020 by scout2011

Yesterday was the first day of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Here’s a link to my newspaper column last year, in which I wrote about its history, with the help of some of my childhood friends. To … Continue reading →

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Do your Christmas ornaments tell a story?

Posted on December 10, 2020 by scout2011

It’s difficult to play favorites. But my favorite Christmas ornaments are those which mean something specific: the ones collected on trips and adventures, those given me by friends, and those which hung on my grandparents’ tree. A brief history (photos … Continue reading →

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It’s the Autumnal Equinox! (or, Happy First Day of Fall)

Posted on September 23, 2019 by scout2011

Autumn, how I love thee! Let me count the ways…. Or rather, let me link you to my newspaper column from last year, when I waxed poetic–or at least enthusiastically–about the arrival of Fall. I really miss writing my column, … 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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Happy Valentine’s Day from my family to yours! (Plus a column.)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by scout2011

Happy Valentine’s Day from my family to yours! Even though it’s not a real holiday, and the historical origins are dicey (and possibly a bit murderous). Still. This day reminds us that, really, all we need is love. Today I’m … Continue reading →

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New column: “Our children belong only to themselves”

Posted on January 24, 2019 by scout2011

My most recent newspaper column is about a realization I came to after the birth of my older daughter. It shook me to the core, and made complete and utter sense. I hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here.

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New column: “Winter Storm Diego meant cold weather, warm hearts”

Posted on December 21, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, all! My newest newspaper column is up, and it’s all about how my small community in the mountains of Western North Carolina came together during Winter Storm Diego. To read, click here. Want to stock your Kindles and e-readers … Continue reading →

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