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An Appalachian Christmas–Join us Tonight!
I'm excited to be part of a fun, Appalachian author event this evening with Ann Gabhart and Cindy Sproles. We'll be joining you from Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina (although West Virginia is in my heart!) to talk about our latest stories, our Christmas...
Do everything for the 50th time!
Last week I celebrated my 49 birthday. And since we celebrate birthdays at the END of the year, that means I am now entering my FIFTIETH year. Whoops. How did that happen?? While I don't feel fifty, I can't help but think about how each day of this coming year will be...
Appalachian Thursday–That Hillbilly Movie
I've made it a point NOT to read Hillbilly Elegy and I don't plan to watch the movie, either. Initially, I thought I should read the book. I'm an Appalachian author. I aim to read widely in the literature of these mountains. But the whole idea of that book just rubs...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Guest post by Laura Hodges Poole
Are you overwhelmed? If you’re like me, you spend at least some of your time overwhelmed. It’s 2020, after all! I recently encountered a health issue. Inconsistent test results tossed me around like a roller coaster ride and left me feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully,...
Appalachian Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh for those Thanksgivings gone by! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade would be on TV, mom would be filling the house with the aroma of butter, sage, and turkey. I'd be watching out the window counting down the minutes until the cousins came . . . The kids' table. Tex...
Winners + Link to Book Chat
Last Monday I offered an audio version of The Right Kind of Fool as a prize for someone who signed up for my newsletter as of midnight last night. And the winner is . . . Dorothea C.! I'll be emailing her the link to the audio book shortly. Thanks to everyone who...
Hugging Dad for the Last Time
One year ago today I hugged Dad for the last time. Of course, I didn't know that. We so rarely recognize last times when they come. Which is good, I think. And while I wasn't expecting that hug to be the last, Dad's progressing Parkinson's made me keenly aware that...
Hanging Out With Lisa Wingate
Today's the day! With the help of Sassafras on Sutton, the Black Mountain Library, and best-selling author Lisa Wingate we're holding The Right Kind of Book Launch at 7 p.m. EST this evening. I'm so excited! And a smidge nervous. My husband was surprised when I...
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