A Little Nutting Day Feast
Celebrate the old September tradition of Nutting Day with a cozy Apple Hazelnut Cake and a look at the seasonal folklore surrounding hazelnuts, apples, and the beginning of autumn.
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In Praise of the Cotton Sundress
A love letter to the cotton sundress—cool, comfortable, washable, and perfect for hot September days in South Carolina.
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September in the Low Country
A September visit to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where tidal creeks, live oaks, fresh-caught shrimp, and changing light offer the first quiet hints of fall.
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The Fall Freezer Reset
September is the perfect time to do a quick garden clean up and and for planting some late fall/cool weather veggies.
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Shameless Saturday Promo: Unshaken Charity Anthology
Unshaken is a charity romance anthology that supports Doctors Without Borders and their relief efforts after the Venezuelan earthquake.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Honey Baked Squash
Honey Baked Squash is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to use up all the excess yellow squash in the garden or found at the early fall farmer’s markets.
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Late Summer Story Ideas
County fairs, bonfires, parades, and small-town, end-of-summer traditions are a great tool in the writer’s tool box. They are perfect story fuel for romance and women’s fiction novels.
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Team Movie vs. Team Book
Is the book always better than the movie? Usually, but not always. With Practical Magic 2 arriving in theaters, I’m looking at why some movie adaptations become even more beloved than the books that inspired them.
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The September Garden
September is the perfect time to do a quick garden clean up and and for planting some late fall/cool weather veggies.
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Rest is Part of the Work
A Labor Day reflection on why writers need rest, how repetitive tasks can restore creativity, and why stepping away is sometimes part of the work.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Cold Blueberry Soup
It may be September, but this holiday weekend is going to be scorching hot, so I’m making Cold Blueberry Soup. It’s a sweet, cold soup that’s perfect for a Labor Day picnic.
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Sarah Munro’s Updated Fire Cider
Today I’m sharing an updated version of Sarah Munro’s Fire Cider, a perfect remedy for winter sniffles.
