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Registration still open for Writers Retreat, March 15 – 17, 2024

The countdown is on for our upcoming Writers Retreat at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, March 15 – 17, 2024. Registration is still open! Note: We’re offering optional one-on-one sessions with me instead of “breakouts” or group … Continue reading

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2024 Spring Writing Retreat at Earthshine Lodge

I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be hosting the 2024 Spring Writing Retreat at gorgeous Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina! 3 Days/ 2 Nights ~ March 15 – 17, 2024 For more details, and to register, click here.

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Professional development looks different here

Oh, we had a glorious Academic Writing Retreat at Earthshine Lodge. Professional development looks different here.  For any academic writers, on the university or college level, who write–or who need to write–I sure hope you’ll join us next time. We … Continue reading

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Winter Academic Writing Retreat – Feb. 16-18, 2022

Calling all academic writers, or academics-who-also-write: Join us for the Winter Academic Writing Retreat at beautiful Earthshine Lodge, February 16 – 18, 2022. Lodging, meals, guided hikes, wood-burning fires, professional (optional) workshops/breakout sessions, and more. Click the link for all … Continue reading

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A Beloved Local Business Closes its Doors – Writing About Friends

It’s always an honor to be asked to write something, especially when it’s for dear friends. After 13 years, a beloved downtown Brevard business, Kiwi Gelato, is closing its doors. I’m thankful that our hometown Brevard newspaper, The Transylvania Times, … Continue reading

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Over the Weekend I Pretend I’m a Writer

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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Calling all Academics: Need time and space in which to write? Meet us in the mountains April 13 – 15, 2021!

Calling all college and university faculty: Are you in need of time and space in which to write? Are you having trouble meeting writing deadlines? Has Covid life and the shake-up in your teaching schedules and format–i.e. all of us, … Continue reading

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The best in night in Brevard: Adult Spelling Bee to support Augustine Literacy Project on March 21st!

Adult spelling bees are the BEST. Last year, the Augustine Literacy Project – Brevard held its first annual Adult Spelling Bee. Y’all, it was the most fun I’ve had in a LONG time. This year’s Bee is Saturday, March 21, … Continue reading

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How to Build a Creative Life … or, Navigating Creative Disappointment … or, The Rallying Cry of the Working Writer

I couldn’t decide on a title for this post (obviously). I am not normally indecisive—it’s just that each of the above titles fits. They are all part of the story of the working writer. Here’s my story, at least for … Continue reading

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Extended registration + coupon code for MountainTop Writers Retreat

There is still time to make 2020 your most creative year yet! We’ve extended registration for MountainTop Writers Retreat’s upcoming residency (Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020) through Sunday, Jan. 19th. Register on or before 1.19.2020 with coupon code MTNWRITE … Continue reading

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