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Book News: A new historical novel from Katherine Scott Crawford

Posted on May 10, 2023 by scout2011

I’m thrilled to announce that my new novel, THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT, will be published by Regal House Publishing in May 2025! So very grateful to my amazing literary agent, Joelle Delbourgo, for loving this book and working for its place … Continue reading →

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Feb. 1 at 7:00 PM EST – Jennifer McGaha and I discuss “Bushwhacked” – free & online

Posted on January 26, 2023 by scout2011

Hi, friends: Note the time change to 7:00 PM EST for my conversation on Zoom with my friend, the memoirist Jennifer McGaha, author of Bushwhacked: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out–and the award-winning Flat … Continue reading →

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Jennifer McGaha in Conversation with Katherine Scott Crawford

Posted on January 11, 2023 by scout2011

I’m delighted to announce that on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 PM, I’ll be in (Zoom) conversation with my friend, fellow Brevardian, outdoorswoman, author, Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing alum, and warrior of the adjunct professor trenches: … Continue reading →

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What I’m reading — and loving! — right now: Beautiful Writers by Linda Sivertsen

Posted on September 18, 2022 by scout2011

The book publishing business is kind of a like a mythological beast: sometimes terrifying, sometimes beautiful, always layered. I know from personal experience that the best thing you can do when you love a book is to talk about it–to … Continue reading →

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I Take Heart – September 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by scout2011

Hi, all! To read about what’s been going on in my world–books, home renovation, podcasts, ponderings, and more-click the “Newsletter” tab above or here. Sure hope y’all are well and enjoying the end of summer!

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Professional development looks different here

Posted on February 22, 2022 by scout2011

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

Posted on January 18, 2022 by scout2011

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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What a long, strange trip it’s been

Posted on August 26, 2021 by scout2011

Hi, friends. It’s been a while. First, there was summer. It was, by far, the fastest summer of my life. As usual, my children (ages 12 and 8) were home, so there was no writing to be done. But we … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Local Business Closes its Doors – Writing About Friends

Posted on June 2, 2021 by scout2011

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

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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