Tag Archives: Southern literature

South to America wins National Book Award

Posted on November 17, 2022 by scout2011

That Imani Perry’s South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation just won the National Book Award is no surprise. It kept me up at night for the weeks I read it, stirring, … Continue reading →

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For your Spring reading: The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare

Posted on May 12, 2022 by scout2011

Hi, all, I know it’s been a minute. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, where I tend to spend most of my social media time, you’ll know that lately I’ve been shouting to the rooftops about my dear friend … Continue reading →

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New Book Review: “To the Bones” by Valerie Nieman, in Appalachian Review

Posted on September 16, 2021 by scout2011

Hi, friends. It’s been a while. Again. For my family and me, time has both sped up and seemed suspended or slow during the year and a half of pandemic life. I know we’re not alone. Like many of you, … Continue reading →

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History, travel, books, author life & more: Interview with Paper Lantern Writers

Posted on October 23, 2020 by scout2011

Hi, folks! I’m thrilled to be featured today on the blog at Paper Lantern Writers! Paper Lantern Writers are “a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished,” whose “goal is to tell a cracking good story, using the context … Continue reading →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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What I’m reading now: Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl

Posted on May 6, 2020 by scout2011

Hi, readerly folks. I’m an Instagram convert, and occasionally I talk there about the books I’m reading. Usually it’s a lovefest, because I just can’t stand NOT to share the stories which change me. Margaret Renkl’s debut book of essays, … 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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MountainTop Writers Retreat in Bold Life magazine + Keowee Valley for a steal

Posted on November 5, 2019 by scout2011

Recently I had the honor of being interviewed and photographed by Bold Life magazine, an … 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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