Appalachian Thursday – Keeping Cool

It’s hot. Oh, I know, it’s a lot hotter other places, but when you opt to live in the Appalachian Mountains it isn’t because you love toasty summers. We’ve been in the 90s every day for too long now. At least it cools down at night! The heat...

Worrying About Giants

When I was little, we often slept with the windows open in our un-air-conditioned house. At night, I could sometimes hear a train off in the distance. To me, the thrumming, throbbing pulse of the train sounded like a giant stomping across the hills. And, of course,...

Countdown to a Barn Party!

This is a re-post from early June–it’s almost time for my book launch and I’m getting excited! In less than two WEEKS the third and final (for now!) installment in the Appalachian Blessings series will be in my hands and, hopefully, in some of yours!...

Buy a Book, Get a Blessing

The final book in the Appalachian Blessings series is about to release! I’m s0 excited and so grateful to everyone who has invested in purchasing my stories. I know there are plenty of ways to spend dollars and when someone decides to dedicate hard-earned funds...