This is a picture of the refinished piano in my parents' home. It's an old upright that had been a player piano. I learned to play beginning in third grade, one hand and one note at a time. Sometimes … [Read more...]
How to Entertain in the 1950’s
When I bought Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining at a used book sale back in the 90's, I just thought it was cool. I didn't realize it was a first edition. I didn't realize it'd play a role in … [Read more...]
Back Cover Copy for Forever Home
Oops. I was supposed to share the back cover copy with you in July, but I got distracted with the release of A Hatteras Suprise. Here it is now: Back cover copy With a fulfilling job and a home of … [Read more...]
Happy Book Birthday!
Forever Home, my newest novel, is being released today, but it was a long time in coming. I began making notes on this story back in 2018. four years ago! I was excited about Sam and Merritt and … [Read more...]
A Book Surprise
My fabulous publisher, Scrivenings Press, surprised me with the release of my novella "A Hatteras Surprise" as a stand-alone novel. You first saw it in the Christmas collection, Candy Cane Wishes and … [Read more...]
My First Book Talk in Two Years!
The Senior Saints at my church invited me to talk about Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams at their recent Christmas luncheon. The decorations were spot on. Don't you … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from Buxton Village Books!
In case you're wondering, Hatteras Island has a bookstore! Gee Gee Roswell has been selling books at Buxton Village Books since 1984. Look at what you'll find on the bookshelves! I'm … [Read more...]
Fruitcake, Anyone?
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...]
