This week’s table talker question is based on my books. Which means my answer is probably a given– Sunset Beach, NC where my books are set! When the experts say “write what you know” I’m a prime example. I didn’t have to look very far to find a perfect setting for my novels, The Mailbox and The Guest Book (and …

Is it cheesy to say I’m living my dream? That I still marvel at the reality of these people who call me mom? That I get to see books (plural!?!) with my name on the cover? That I have the pleasure of interacting with readers and other writers on a semi-regular basis and call that work? That sometimes I get …

We all do it. Say what we think is clear only to find out it wasn’t clear at all. This happened to me the other day. My husband and I were talking about buying a new mattress for our bed. (It’s time. Our other one is 17 years old. I know, that’s like, illegal. But with six kids splurging on …

She walked through the pool gate pushing a stroller loaded down with all the accountrements needed to host little ones for a day in the water. But it wasn’t just the heavy stroller weighing her down. She also had four little appendages– satellites to her orbit– in tow. I recognized the look of a frazzled mother of young children. I had …

Greetings from Houston, TX, home of the All Things Southern Baby Beau Czars. That would be my adorable grandsons who are napping as we speak, I mean, as we type. You should read that as time is limited and we must get it while the getting is good.   I do hope y’all have enjoyed the conversations about connections. I …

This week we’re talking about Rachel Hauck’s book, The Wedding Dress, and how in the book a dress is a connection point for four women over time. How are our connections formed? Of course I’ve heard the debates about whether or not social media forms true connections, whether the internet is making us more connected or merely deceiving us into …

  Marybeth Whalen could just be single-handedly boosting the paper industry with the growing popularity of her latest novel, The Guest Book.  At the heart of this engaging story is a guest book that may hold the key to a love the protagonist thinks she’s been looking for her whole life. Then again, the aged and yellowing book may lead …

We’re continuing our table talker series this week. We hope you’re enjoying these questions and being inspired to ask some questions around your tables! Today we’re talking about guest books, which is something I’ve spent the summer doing as I’ve traveled around and met readers at book events. My new novel, The Guest Book, seems to evoke nostalgia in the …

We’re in week two of our Table Talk series, discussing questions prompted by our books. Here’s ours for this week: In SUNRISE ON THE BATTERY by Beth Webb Hart, Mary Lynn is climbing Charleston’s social ladder when her husband derails her dreams.  Have you ever chosen between your dream and a loved one? I had to think a little harder …

Mackinac Island. It’s a magical place that allows you to step back in time from the moment you first step off the ferry. Authors Cara Putman and Melanie Dobson have teamed up for a tour of the island, now and then. Comment at each stop for a chance to win a copy of one of their books set on Mackinac Island. You’ll find the list …