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Coupon code for MountainTop Writers Retreat

Posted on January 4, 2020 by scout2011

Hi, all! We still have rooms available at Winter MountainTop, our upcoming retreat for writers and creatives, Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020 in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Use coupon code MTNWRITE for $100 off the total price. … Continue reading →

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In praise of teachers, who are the candle lighters

Posted on May 8, 2019 by scout2011

Well, I had this teacher who ________. This is the start of an answer I’ve given hundreds of times at book clubs or venues where I’ve been a featured author or speaker. Because someone always asks, “What inspired you 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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America’s children are out of time

Posted on March 1, 2018 by scout2011

“America’s children are out of time” Because of print deadlines, I turn in my newspaper columns a week before they’re published. This piece was written over a week ago. On Tuesday the college where I teach was placed on lockdown, … Continue reading →

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New column: “Here’s to the teachers, and here’s to us!”

Posted on August 31, 2017 by scout2011

By far, the bravest thing I do each year in late August is to watch my children walk away from me, and into school. So this week in my column in The Greenville News, I’m raising my glass, so to … Continue reading →

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New column: “Book clubs and dreaming big”

Posted on March 16, 2017 by scout2011

It’s a special thing, as a first-time novelist, to visit book clubs. A dream come true, really. But it’s especially lovely when you get to be the guest at the book club of your 6th grade Language Arts teacher, like … Continue reading →

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New column: “There is no magic pill”

Posted on April 14, 2016 by scout2011

My column this week in The Greenville News is about last week, when I was a California girl. And also about trying to write, and be a mother, and be good at both those things, at the very same time. … Continue reading →

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New column: “Kindergarten teachers open the door to a world of learning”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is in praise and in awe of, and in thanks for, the kindergarten teachers. (My daughter’s in particular.) To read, click here.

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Column for Thursday, April 17th

Posted on April 17, 2014 by scout2011

Here’s my newspaper column for today: “Kindergarten registration brings back childhood memories” Hope y’all enjoy!

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