You're invited to come celebrate my upcoming debut novel! I can't wait to introduce you to Edy and the folks of Canes Crossin and Shine Town. I'd love to see you at one of these book events! If you can't make it, sharing with your bookish friends would also be much appreciated. #books #reading

It's here. It's really here. In my hands. It's REAL! I unboxed my debut novel for the first time. Yes, I cried like a baby after I stopped filming. All the tears, joy, and work that went into writing this book is now actually in my hands and, soon, it'll be in your hands too. #writer #books

Ah yes, the research rabbit hole. Every writer's nemesis and bestie. Not to be dramatic, but you wouldn't believe what all I did to accurately describe the sound a dang fridge made. For one whole sentence. In a 254 page book. #writer #problem #iykyk #oops

Cheers, y'all. It was a good day to get an IPA and enjoy a history talk at Pendley Creek Brewing in Jasper, GA. The world is basically on fire, figuratively and literally. We have to find our joy on purpose.

What we aren't doing around here is gatekeeping books. Physical books, e-books, audiobooks = all valid ways to enjoy a story! When was the last time you treated yourself to a book? #BookSky

The thermostat has reached Nope Degrees with a humidity level dialed high enough to steam us like crab legs. I'm ready for winter so I can complain about it being colder than a well digger's ass instead. #southern #summer

Cryptids and folklore can be spooky, but there's usually a bit of truth behind them. The problems start when you're trying to figure out what's real and what is the made up story. Anyone interested in hearing more? #storytime #folklore #appalachia

Come meet Edwina! Her friends call her Edy and you can too. Up to her eyeballs in small town secrets, moonshine, & expectations, maybe Edy will go find who or what her mother had been talking to in the mountains before she disappeared. Coming Sept 1st from Mercer University Press! #books #booksky

Do the neighbors think I'm a crazy woods witch cryptid that haunts the night? Maybe. Are they wrong? That's a matter of opinion. This happened a while back, but it's one of my favorite stories. When folks ask about my origin as a haint, I hope this is included in the lore. 🤣🤣🤣

Perimenopause turning up as I start living my best life is diabolical because WDYM my hot flashes, take no shit, Appalachia cryptid era is when I check off #1 on the bucket list & become a legit author? Can you preorder my book please? Promise I'll scream. mupress.org/Where-the-Ro...

Its thrilling & terrifying when you're so close to putting something you poured your soul into out in the world for people to love, hate, obsess about, ignore. Its ok if my book doesn't become successful, if my writing doesn't earn any awards, if no one likes it. Because I can learn and try again.

I don't care for pink flowers. Just a personal preference. I did have purple bearded irises here that I got from my Grandma years ago. So TF did random pink gladiolas come from?! And just now showing themselves this late in the year?! Right where one of my bearded irises were?! Highly suspicious!

Come celebrate the release of my debut novel, Where the Roots Tangle, on September 1st at 7pm at the Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library in Decatur, GA. I'll be in conversation with award winning Southern authors Ann Hite and Robert Gwaltney. #BookSky

Alright, algorithm, bring me the readers that love Southern Gothic fiction books with strong women main characters, small town drama, and Appalachia mountain folklore. Sincerely, the author of Where the Roots Tangle. Preorder it over at mupress.org/Where-the-Roots-Tangle-A-Novel-P1345.aspx #books

If you're a fan of folklore, family drama, small town struggles, Southern Appalachia culture, the dark night of the soul, moonshine, Prohibition era, and/or women led stories, then Where the Roots Tangle is a book for you. Preorder at mupress.org/Where-the-Roots-Tangle-A-Novel-P1345.aspx

Preorder Where the Roots Tangle from Mercer University Press at mupress.org/Where-the-Roots-Tangle-A-Novel-P1345.aspx Code MUPNEWS get 20% off Get tangled in hardscrabble Southern living, small town politics, blood feuds, nearly forgotten folkways, family legacy, and a dash of Appalachian magic.

Its time for the official book cover reveal for Where the Roots Tangle! This Southern Gothic is coming Sept 1st thru Mercer University Press. Get tangled in hardscrabble Southern living, small town politics, blood feuds, nearly forgotten folkways, family legacy, and a dash of Appalachian magic.

POV: Me encouraging writers to not be nervous about reading their stories and poems at the Broadleaf Writers Association meeting while I'm internally screaming because I'm going to perform one of my live short stories. Also thanks to FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, GA for hosting the meeting!

Y'all! We are thiiiis 🤏 close to sharing the cover of my upcoming debut novel!!!! Where the Roots Tangle is a Southern Gothic that will be published by Mercer University Press on September 1st. More info about the book is in my pinned post. #author #booksky #books #writer

When someone asks me if I think I can be a successful author.....

The kiddo and I are caffeinated and ready for the Dahlonega Literary Festival today. 😁 Glad there was a cute indie coffee shop next door to the festival venue.

The face of someone that managed to get her first proof pages back to her publisher in a week. Where the Roots Tangle is moving along. 🫠💜😁 #BookSky

⭐ OFFICIAL PUB DATE FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL is Sept 1st for Where the Roots Tangle published thru from Mercer University Press! #booksky

The short film based on one of my performance stories has been accepted to two more festivals: Dam Short Film Festival in Nevada and Love Your Shorts Film Festival in Florida. Adapted by Kelly Silverman & me Director/DP Tim Glover Co-producer David Silverman

I was recently asked what my book was about. It's about time I start practicing and refining my elevator pitch. #booksky

Needed an updated author photo. This is what the publisher's marketing department preferred. What y'all think? Do I come across as fun but professional but relatable and interesting and possibly a good writer and omg this picture is going to be on my book, the book that I wrote, and ...

Y'all have some 'splainin' to do. How come no one ever told me how absolutely delicious these Zagnut bars are? And yes, I'm eating it while sitting in bed and reading a book. I'm opening my 2026 with ✨ intention ✨.

Tonight's current plans include a little reading by wine light. Featuring Conjuror by Holly Sullivan McClure because it caught my attention at Everywhen store in Marble Hill, GA. And Prophecy Buttery Chardonnay because that's what my husband brought home.

If the coffee cup ain't this big... I'll still want it, but it's going to take a few refills to get me through the day. Maybe it'll fuel a writing frenzy later. A girl can dream anyway. 🤣☕😍 #Coffee #WriterSky #BookSky

So much talent sitting next to me at the Broadleaf Writers Conference today!!!! From left to right: Robert Gwaltney, Jeffrey Dale Lofton, Lisa Harrison, and me #livingthedream