Happy Birthday to Anna! 🎂

Happy birthday to our dear, Anna! Another great night of celebration with the entire family, including Alexander and Cameron. Love them all! ❤

Anna's beautiful picture of Chicago.

Book Presentation - Jacksonville Literary Guild

Today I had the honor of presenting my novel, The Velvet Box, to the Jacksonville Literary Guild in Jacksonville, N.C.

Lunch, presentation, and a lively discussion took place at the Jacksonville Country Club - one of my old stomping grounds as a kid. I have fond memories of summers at the pool, burgers at the snack bar, and watching my granddaddy play a round of golf.

I was also honored to have two of my life-long friends, Mary Beth Hargett and Catherine Renchen, there by my side, cheering me on. Cathy Renchen, in particular, has been a great supporter of my writing over the years. Love them both. My mother was there as well. So glad that she could join us.

Here I am with the president of the Guild, Diane Popkin, and Syliva Lewis, another good friend and great supporter. Sylvia read my book a year ago and suggested it as a "must-read" for the Guild. I am forever in her debt!

A great day and a wonderful incentive to keep writing! Book clubs are the backbone of the book/novel industry, and this author is extremely thankful for this wonderful group of ladies!

Happy reading - and writing!

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FSU Graduation 2018!! 🎉

This weekend, Bill and I celebrated Braxton's graduation from Florida State University with the honor of Magna Cum Laude, Garnet & Gold Scholar, in two degrees (History & Classical Civilizations), all in 4 years. We are beyond proud of him!!

Anna and Alex joined in on the festivities - Rachel was in Lexington celebrating Cameron's graduation in 3 years from UKy, summa cum laude!

Braxton has such a great future ahead of him as a college professor. After a gap year working in London, he will be off to his next destination as a graduate student. Update to follow as developments unfold.

Congratulations to Braxton!! My favorite and most wonderful son!! We love you so much! ♥️ Well done!!