Every year, I find myself worrying about the upcoming holidays, trying to picture how each day will unfold. However, today, while...

My husband and I went to an out-of-town wedding a few weeks back. After settling into our 4th-floor hotel room, we decided to explore the...

Most of the characters in my books come from a story I’ve heard. Someone may mention something to me in passing, or I’ll read a tidbit of...

When was the last time you were worry-free? I know this sounds like an infomercial, but really, can you remember? I asked myself this...

My shorts fit snugger than usual after my incredible week of family vacation on Tybee last week. “IT’S TIME TO PAY THE PIPER,” I grumbled...

When I began writing the Saints of Savannah Series, I thought it would be easy to write about the different neighborhoods in Savannah. I...

I love stories! My ears perk up when I hear, “I remember when.” My dad knows this, and he pulls on my weakness quite often. This morning...

My daughter is adventurous. When she was in college (and a few years afterward), she would keep a bathing suit in her oversized purse....

For the past thirty years, I've been sending Christmas cards with pictures of my family. It began with our first child, and year by year,...

Although I can write the right things, I tend to say the wrong things, especially in social settings. When John and I leave events, he...

I got caught last week pondering the beautiful combination of flowers in the massive pots outside of my parish church. I’ve always loved...

As the end of July approaches, I start feeling a familiar ache in my stomach. Initially, I thought it might be due to the excessive ice...

While watering my plants this morning, I glanced up at the surrounding yard, which is currently under construction. “Rearranging chairs...

The drive to Tybee is always fun. The long stretch of marsh on one side of the road and the shipping channel on the other make all...

Have you ever wanted to try something new, but putting yourself out there was too intimidating? Maybe you were burned by a failed...

My mom is curious by nature. She searches for information about everyone, whether they are selling peaches on the side of the road or...

"You must BE a friend to have a friend," my mom always said. I rolled my eyes so many times at that statement that I'm surprised I can...

Picture yourself in a music video…yes, they still make those. Now ask yourself, what song would be playing? I always thought my song...

Savannah is blessed with a high percentage of Irish immigrants, and we know the term “Irish Goodbye” well. But, true Savannahians,...

That got your attention! No, I'm not inviting you to meet me at the Pub today...although that sounds fun, too. I'm announcing Publication...