In "A Hatteras Surprise" from Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams, Ben and Ginny help Hazel make her fruitcake. It's a scene straight from my life because my mother makes two batches every year. … [Read more...]
Is Hang Gliding Your Cup of Tea?
Have you ever thought about hang gliding? As a North Carolina native, I’ve been to Hatteras several times, but until last fall, my husband had never visited. Knowing I needed more island research … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Heard of Hurricane Hazel?
Hurricane Hazel blasted through eastern North Carolina in October of 1954. Nineteen at the time, and my father, decades later, still talked about the force of the wind as he pushed against the windows … [Read more...]
Who was Virginia Dare?
Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World, specifically, North Carolina. Her grandfather, John White, was the governor of the colony on Roanoke Island. The story of her birth and … [Read more...]
A Hatteras Surprise
Wondering what "A Hatteras Surprise" is all about? Here's the back cover copy to fill you in on the story. Ginny Stowe spent years tending a childhood hurt that dictated her college study and … [Read more...]
Where is Hatteras?
For the past few Octobers, I've spent a week or at least several days writing with several other authors on Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks. It's where "A Hatteras Surprise" takes place, and I'm … [Read more...]
Do You Read Local?
Hydrangeas in October? Yes, please, especially if they're this spectacular blue! The color orange, however, has never been a favorite, but I accept it in autumn. Other times, I do my best to avoid it … [Read more...]
Book Birthday!
Have you seen the book trailer for Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams yet? Well, here it is! Happy birthday to my new novella! All the stories are set on beaches at Christmas! Candy … [Read more...]
Who’s Ready for a Christmas Novella?
September is here, and that means my new Christmas novella is coming soon! It'll be up for pre-order on September 14, and the release is September 28th. It's a lovely cover, don't you think? … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Late!
Apparently, Kevin wanted to do chapters for my birthday. Chapter 1 Surprise #1 Kevin booked a birthday trip to Charleston to celebrate my birthday with Hattie. Fun! Then Quinn arrived home hours … [Read more...]
