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And we have takeoff!
While my latest story technically releases tomorrow, we held the launch party for it at Sassafras on Sutton--a wonderful bookstore in Black Mountain, NC--yesterday. While I regularly speak in front of groups ranging from 10 to 200 for my job, talking about MY book to...
We have a winner!
I know Thursdays usually focus on something Appalachian, but hey, When Silence Sings is an Appalachian story, so that counts. Right? Thanks to everyone who entered to win a copy of my sixth novel by sharing what you'd like six of. It was such fun reading and...
Releasing Book #5 – Giveaway
I was astonished to see one book published. Now I'm about to see my fifth novel released to the world. Well, at least a slice of the world! One week from tomorrow is the official release date. I'll be holding a launch party at Sassafras on Sutton--a charming bookstore...
Appalachian Thursday – Cracking Nuts
The apples have fallen, the pumpkins are getting carved, and the leaves are turning orange and yellow and red. Must be time for the nut harvest! Of course, if we don’t hurry, the critters will beat us to it. Growing up on the farm, we had walnuts, chestnuts, and...
Does the Dress Even Matter?
I'm a bit of a girly-girl. (When I'm not being a tomboy.) So when I realized it would work out for me to go to the Christy Awards dinner--which is semi-formal--I began looking for a fancy dress. Oh, I have a dress that would work but who wants to settle for that??...
Appalachian Thursday – Countdown to Release Day
I don't do TOO much book peddling on this blog, but with the release of When Silence Sings in less than three weeks I thought I'd mention it. Yup, my next Appalachian story will hit shelves on November 5. Or earlier in some cases! If you'd like to pre-order the book...
It’s Autumn Somewhere
This happened last year, too. Summer lingered so long that the fall color didn't really show up until November. I'm hoping that's what happens this year because right now we're still seeing lots of green with just a few hints of color. And I LOVE autumn! So, after a...
Appalachian Thursday – Fairy Diddles
Fairy Diddles are alternately real woodland creatures or mythical rodents depending on who you ask. In West Virginia, they probably refer to small red squirrels but in North Carolina they're more likely a Carolina northern flying squirrel. Regardless, they're fast,...
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