Healing after losing your dog

I still can't believe this month it will be 6 years since my best friend, my most loyal companion, my handsome furry baby left this...

You Hold the Power

My book is officially in a bookstore!!! Yes, you read the right! Autographed copies of Falling in London are now available for purchase...

So, You Want to Write a Book

HAPPY NATIONAL AUTHOR'S DAY!! This blog is for everyone who's ever wanted to write a book! You wanna write a book, but you’re afraid...

10 Things to Know About Courtney Giardina

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a little intro and I know I have a few new friends. So, here’s 10 fun things to know about me! 1. 𝙄...

Stop Waiting for Things to Happen

I started my own country music blog way back in 2014. I would interview up and coming artists and post on website. That helped me snag a...

Apple Cider Slushies - The Perfect Fall Drink!

For most people, when fall hits, it's pumpkin everything, but for me, I am all about the apples when it comes to fall drinks. I love...

How to Keep Up with Indie Publishing

𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ I remember when I first started learning how to self-publish a book. There was no step-by-step guide...

The Charm of Small Towns

Though Blue Haven is a fictional beach town, pieces of my heart are sprinkled in all the details. There’s a part of the story where...

October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is domestic violence awareness month and there used to be a time I was ashamed and embarassed to tell my story. How did I end up...

Every Failure is a Lesson Learned

The lighthouse behind us is the Bodie Island Lighthouse. This was the 3rd attempt at building this lighthouse. The first time the...

Traveling & Wine Drinking in Venice, Italy

I put up a poll on Instagram asking my lovely friends if they'd rather be sipping coffee in the mountains or wine in Italy. 70% preferred...

How to Market Yourself as an Indie Author

The marketing side of writing is such a journey of trial and error. Trying to figure out what cover, blurb, ad headline or photo will...

5 things I’m so glad I did for our wedding!!⁣

⁣I feel like when you get engaged, you know you're about to hop on a wild ride of wedding planning, but you never really know all the...

Why Book Teasers are a Must!

You've written a book. Congratulations!! Funny enough...that was the easy part. Now, the hard work really begins. It's time to market...

Cozy Mystery: Meet the Star Sleuths of Blue Haven

I promised that I would introduce you to the newest sleuths in the cozy mystery world. They are two besties who never expected to be...

A (Self) Love Letter to Raleigh

I’ve been hard on you Raleigh. Starting over is always hard. But leaving the one place that always felt like home to me was exceptionally...

Weekend Travel Guide - New Bern, North Carolina

We had a blast celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary in New Bern, NC! Just a 2 hour drive from Raleigh! We put together this helpful...

Going Vegan...Was it Hard?

For those of you who are new here, you might now know my husband and I decided to switch to a vegan lifestyle back at the beginning of...

A Day Trip Guide to Manteo, NC

We recently made our first trip to the Outer Banks and I absolutely fell in love with the town of Manteo, NC. I just had to share this...

My 30s Skincare Routine with Natural Ingredients

I know it seems weird... usually, the older you get, the more that goes into your skincare routine. Botox, chemical peels, and...

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