The Best iPhone App I've Ever Purchased as a Dog Mom

I'm going to be honest. I don't usually pay for iPhone apps. I'll cut it off right as the trial period is about to expire. There's no...

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...

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...

Ultimate Travel Guide to Sunset Beach, North Carolina

My husband introduced me to the Sunset Beach and Calabash area early on in our relationship and I fell in love instantly! I’m almost...

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...

Stylish Workwear for My Next Business Trip!

My very first big girl job out of college was work from home. I lived in workout clothes and used coffee as excuse to get myself to go...

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...

Mini Cozy Mystery Series is Coming!

If you're new to the blog, you may not know that I published my most recent novel in February 2022! Blueburied Waffles is book 2 of my...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ace Your Remote Acting Audition with These Tips

Remote auditions are becoming quite common thanks to 2020. It's convenient for the actor, but not as personal to let your personality...

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...

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...

6 Things I've Learned as a Clueless House Hunter Looking to Buy a Home

Oh my gosh... the housing market right now is INSANE! When my husband and I decided maybe it was time to start looking, we had no idea...

Making Cold Brew at Home

If you love cold brew and want to try to make cold brew at home, this is the blog for you! Today, I'm going to be giving some tips on how...

Never Be Too Busy for What Makes You Smile

There is no wrong path in life. There is no, “it’s too late.” Don’t let fear, chatter or expectations steer you away from what makes your...

Is Cold Brew Different Than Iced Coffee?

I thought maybe it was time to start writing a bit more about coffee over here on the Coffee with Court blog. I've been learning a lot of...

Life of an Actress

⁣ “Always hold on tight to your dreams. Life would lose its magic without them.” - me⁣ I’ve wanted to be an actress since I was 7 years...

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Take a ride with me behind the scenes on my writing journey at a women's fiction author.
Get sneak peeks at my upcoming novels
Come travel with me on real life adventures
Getting real about life in my 30s

COURTNEY GIARDINA