The Best Christmas Present!
Without opening a single gift, I can tell you my favorite present this year–an honorable mention for the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award! ... Read More
Countdown to Christmas!
The end of the year is fast approaching and I’ve been busy! On October 21st, I had a school visit to Carolina... Read More
Good Things Are Happening!
My debut novel, THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL has a new cover and the e-book will be reissued on March 3, 2026.... Read More
ISN’T SHE LOVELY–COVER ART FOR WILD MOUNTAIN IVY
I am finally allowed to share the cover art for my next novel, WILD MOUNTAIN IVY, which has a publication date of... Read More
Summertime’s Calling Me!
I type these words every July as I pack for a beach trip! Not much has happened since my last update, but... Read More
Two Different Books, Two Different Awards!
June is a month of celebrations! First and most importantly my son got married. He’s away on his honeymoon, and I can’t... Read More
Finally–Time to Write!
Thank goodness my schedule slowed down in the month of April. I was desperately in need of some writing time. On April... Read More
A Busy Spring!
I’ve had a busy start to Spring! On February 21st, I attended the Palmetto State Literacy Association Conference. I met lots of... Read More
Spinning Toward The Sun!
After Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, author Nora Shalaway Carpenter decided to put together an anthology with 100% of the profits... Read More
Happy New Year!
I welcomed the new year in Napa with my husband, son, and his fiance, and to be honest, I’ve had a hard... Read More