A Girl Needs Substance
I picked Red up from the airport tonight! Yippy Skippy! It was too late for supper but we decided it was important for us to keep our strength up. But, never fear-- we did walk back thru the historic district and worked it off-- Tomboy honor. :) Hugs, Shellie
Seaside, Florida and SunDog Books– I Loved ‘Ya!
When I arrived in Sandestin Saturday afternoon, the ocean was calling my name. I wasted little time getting my feet in that glorious sand and offering praise to her Creator and mine. When he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth. Proverbs 8:29 Afterwards I was blessed to sign books
Shut your mouth– I’m at Paula Deen’s!
Yes, this is a Sue Ellen helping for sure! No, I'm not gonna eat it all, but my waiter says the rule is I HAVE to try a bite of everything on the buffet. And being as it IS Mother's Day y'all, and that WAS Mama's line when I was little
Hello and Goodbye Friendly Fairhope, Alabama– Sweet Memories
Fairhope is one friendly place, y'all! Had a great signing at Page & Palette. Hate that I didn't get a pic with Douglas, Manager Extraordinaire, as he did a great job all evening. And huge thanks also for to Liz at Penguin Publicity for hooking me up on Fairhope "First Friday"-- which is like one big street party with music, food, shopping, and tons of
It was ALL That Hattiesburg!
Wow! Although I've been "to and through" Hattiesburg before, today's trip led me to believe that those earlier visits, those that kept me on the main drag, didn't come come close to giving me the true Hattiesburg experience! Main Street Books is a treasure tucked into the historic district and, goodness, what a welcome they extended. Diane, and her staff, (her lovely mom and neice, Amy) had a full-out
Savannahnow.com article — thx Linda Sickler
Hey y'all, I had so much fun visiting with the reporter who penned this piece. We chatted via the phone connecting her office and my back porch last week before I took off on this tour. Linda Sickler is a very nice lady! I must not have made myself clear on the time line, however, as there are a couple details amiss in here that long time
I’ll Miss You, Turning Pages…
Driving into Natchez, MS always feels like I'm stepping back into time. It's not just the beautiful historic homes and buildings dotting Canal Street, though this grand old lady is a charming and accomplished hostess who knows full well how to whisk her visitors into days gone by. For me, it's more personal. Much of my childhood was spent in this city where Mama's folks always waited to welcome us on a regular
And We’re Off!
Last night's book launch for Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy was held at Simmons Sporting Goods, the South's Largest Hunting Outfitters store. I thought that was pretty fitting for a book that Kirkus Reviews summed up as "a little bit redneck and a whole lot of charm"! And for the record, I loved that line. Here are several pics. My fine husband
ROAD TRIP!
I've spent the day alternating between packing everything but the kitchen sink in the black ride I fondly call the Bookmobile in anticipation of the long awaited Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy Tour that starts TUESDAY (yikes!), doing interviews and guest blog posts, and reading/staring at the mounting Facebook birthday wishes in pure-dee amazement. However does a girl go about thanking everyone who took