Just counted—17 pages! I usually start drafting a book by scribbling longhand in my composition book, then once I have built some momentum, I switch to writing a Word doc on my laptop. I’m still noodling with the plot of this book, so lots of cross outs and text bubbles in margins. As a recovering journalist, I’m a fast typist, so drafting longhand helps me slow my brain down & frees up my creativity. Writing in a gorgeous setting like this—so peaceful and quiet is such a gift—even when your bossy friend is playing sheriff…#writingretreat #riverbendlodge #willwriteforwine #mountainmagic

Ran away from home to write at River Bend Lodge near Ellijay. #doesnotsuck #writersretreat #mountainmagic #amwriting

Check out my back to school estate sale haul from @rhetts_interiors_and_estates in Decatur. Also grabbed a few things for me. Ignore the heckling from the cameraman….she doesn’t appreciate pre-owned attire. And how about my $7 jacket from my favorite, Cathedral Thrift? I “might” have a slight jacket obsession—blame it on a Florida gal who never owned a winter coat until she went out of state for college. #estatesalefinds #backtoschool #thrifthaul #trunkshow