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4 Things I Had to Unlearn in My 30s
Someone saying they will is not the same as them actually doing it Life is too short to spend time with someone who fills your world with...
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How Not to Feel Lost When You’re In Between Life Chapters
I talk a lot about "starting over." New jobs. New cities. New relationships. The times where I had no idea what I was doing or what...
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Things I Had to Let Go of In Order to Grow
The apology I never got Closure doesn't always come fro m others —it comes from choosing to heal the hurt & forgive yourself even without...
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Healing After Heartbreak: Letting Go of the Life You Thought You Had
There’s a moment after heartbreak that no one prepares you for. It ’s the silence. The pause. The realization that everything you...
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5 Things I'd Go Back & Tell My 25-Year-Old Self
Don't be in such a hurry Enjoy the chapter you're in now. It won't last forever and you'll miss it when it's gone. Mistakes don't define...
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This Small Coastal Town Is Straight Out of a Can't Put Down Novel
Have you ever stepped into a place that feels like it belongs on the pages of your favorite book? I did that recently! For our North...
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Binge-Worthy Beach Reads for Your Summer 2025 Vacation
Hello, lovely readers! Summer is here, and we all know what that means: it's time to fill those beach bags with the some of the most...
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Author Refresh: 6 Author Spring Cleaning Tips to Revitalize Your Writing Ritual
Spring is here which means it’s the perfect time for authors and writers embrace a little refresh in their writing routine. In this blog...
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What is a cozy mystery and why you should be reading them!
I recently attended a book festival. It was my very first author appearance. I was so nervous, but it turned out to be so much fun. The...
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Southport is a Must Visit for Summer Travel
If you’re a Nicholas Sparks fan, you’re probably very familiar with Southport! The movie Safe Haven with Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel...
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Things to do in Oak Island, North Carolina.
When the pandemic hit, we had to pivot our wedding plans for 2020 and ended up eloping on Oak Island. There is SO much to do on Oak...
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Ultimate Travel Guide to Sunset Beach, North Carolina
*Note: this blog has been updated for 2025 beach season! My husband introduced me to the Sunset Beach and Calabash area early on in our...
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Fireplace Makeovers You Need in Your Life
House hunting has got me daydreaming about living the DIY life. A fireplace in the living room is a must on both mine and my husband's...
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Brand Colors: How to Choose the Right One For You!
As if I didn't already have enough hobbies between writing, acting and traveling, I am super excited to say that I've officially launched...
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Check Out These Coffee Shops in Virginia Beach
It's so crazy to think our weekend getaway to Virginia Beach is here and gone. We were originally supposed to go in 2020 for my husband...
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A Day in Pinehurst, North Carolina
One of the focuses in my latest work in progress is the opening of the new town wine shop. The story revolves around 3 childhood friends...
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Authentically Building Your Small Business Through Social Media
Every time I log into one of my social media accounts there is a new person telling me about the rules of social media. They change so...
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The Best Raleigh Coffee Shops for Writers
The hardest part about moving to a new city is finding the best coffee shops to write at! In Nashville, I absolutely loved Red Bicycle...
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5 Ways to Increase Amazon Traffic for Your Book
Self-publishing a book on Amazon can be overwhelming! There are so many different steps. If you're here because you recently hit the...
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How the Editing Process Works in Self-Publishing
Grab a coffee… this is a long one! Someone asked me the other day what my editing process was like, so I thought I’d share it here if...
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