

Book Research and the Gun Range
Yesterday, my husband and I went to Femme Fatale Arms and Training (the store mentioned in the first Charlotte Ritter mystery book) for...


Women's History Month
I know that March being Women's History Month is specifically for women who have "made history" through their heroic actions or great...


Coffee and Books
Well, if you've read any of my books, you're sure to notice that coffee is always involved. From Bert sipping a cup of Joe at the local...


Love Conquers All
I like to think that I'm not a mushy romantic, but I'm often forced to admit that simply isn't true. I'm a hopeless romantic if ever...


An amazing year
2017 certainly had its share of trials and tribulations, but it also had some terrific triumphs! This year, three new books were...

Miracles and Angels: Our Evacuation Story
At the start of last month we here in Florida had hurricane Irma breathing down our necks. When we decided to evacuate, the educated...


Cemetery Walking
This past week I had the privilege of traveling back home to Knoxville, specifically the Karns and Solway areas, to visit my family. ...
The Dogwood Alley Legacy (Part Two)
Dogwood Alley sits nestled among hills with curvy, narrow roads that meander around a creek lined with dogwood trees and rhododendron. ...


The Wedding
This picture is the only surviving photo of my grandparents' wedding, officiated by my great-grandfather, Fred L. Crawford (a main...
The Dogwood Alley Legacy (part one)
My journey into writing began many years ago as a fourteen-year-old girl, riding in the back of a large sedan, listening to conversations...