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Delivery of Joy: New Home Office Bookshelf
New trophy display—I mean, book shelf! Derek and I upgraded our home office furniture, and it finally delivered this week. I’m so thrilled by how it turned out and can’t stop staring at it. Instead…
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Double Beach Day Weekend Reading This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
My first double beach day weekend of the season, and deliciously, I kicked it off by diving into the new release of one of my all time favorite authors: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me…
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Portugal Day Seven: Exploring Loulé & Dinner at Gusto by Heinz Beck
The sun returned for our day in Loulé! We explored the local market, Loulé Castle, and Igreja Matriz de São Clemente. For our last evening in Portugal, Derek and I enjoyed a tasting dinner at…
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Portugal Day Six: Albufeira History & Geography Jeep Tour
On an adventurous Jeep tour—adventurous because I’m pretty sure the Jeep didn’t have air bags, barely had seat belts, and the back roads were one lane with oncoming traffic, LOL!—Derek and I visited the ruins…
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Portugal Day Five: Sagres Fortress & Cabo de Sao Vincente Lighthouse
The cliffs and vast ocean sprays were spectacular at Sagres Fortress and Cabo de Sao Vincente Lighthouse. After a long (and chilly!) afternoon taking photos, we enjoyed the local cuisine at Miam Burgau. Best meal…
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Portugal Day Four: Island Hopping & Bone Chapel in Faro
Island hopping on our “private” four-hour boat tour was amazing. (Private because we suspect that other passengers cancelled under the threat of rain… but we lucked out!) We learned about local bird life on Armona…
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Portugal Day Three: Ponte da Piedade & Lagos Old Town
Hiking Ponte da Piedade was a breath-taking, three-mile round trip (for us) filled with cliffs, gorgeous rock formations and hidden beaches. Afterward, dinner at Casa do Prego in Lagos was delicious, nestled in Old Town’s…
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Portugal Day Two: Benagil Caves by Land & Sea
Derek and I had a blast visiting the Benagil Caves—by land and by sea! We admired them from below on a splish and slash ride posing as a boat tour (thank you choppy water!) but…
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Portugal Day One: Endless Travel & Arrival in Algarve
After a day and a half of traveling (in style!) Derek and I finally arrived at our final destination… Pine Cliffs Hotel & Resort in Algarve, Portugal!
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Signing Books at Novel Brews in St. Marys!
A blustery day in St. Marys—perfect to swing by Novel Brews, sign some books, and drink a “bookish babe” latte! The wind was intense but not more powerful than our love of caffeine and book…
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Master Class Learning with Margie Lawson!
What a privilege and a pleasure to learn from the indomitable Margie Lawson! Thank you, First Coast Romance Writers, for hosting such an inspiring speaker. I can’t wait to apply everything I learned this weekend…
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Meet Your Next Book Boyfriend on Amelia Island!
The Amelia Island Book Festival has begun! I’m selling and signing books today, Feb. 28, 2026, 10am-4pm. Swing by my table, say hello, and meet your next favorite book boyfriend. It’s a fabulous day to…
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Fall in Love at the Amelia Island Book Festival
I’m packed and prepped for the Amelia Island Book Festival! Join me tomorrow, Feb. 28, 2026, 10am-4pm, to meet your next vampire or alien book boyfriend! In addition to local and indie authors, you can…
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Fall in Love at Amelia Island Book Fest
Are you looking to interact with more than 100 authors, ask them about their work, and learn what inspires them? Look no further! The Amelia Island Book Festival this Saturday is the perfect place to…
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Book Besties Bloom at Coastal Magic 2026
Another fabulous Coastal Magic Convention in the books!! (literally 🤓) Sixty-six authors met hundreds of readers over three days of mingles, panels, a murder mystery night, brunch with an author, and countless other activities. It…
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Kicking Off Coastal Magic with a Lifelong Friend
A lifelong love of reading connects people every year, from far and wide, at the Coastal Magic Convention. But this year, I kicked off my conference with a lifelong friend. I’m so glad the stars…
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Coastal Magic Convention, Here I Come!
I’m packed and prepped for the Coastal Magic Convention! ✅ Books to Sign ✅ SWAG ✅ Pirate Costume Today, I hit the road toward a long weekend of beaching, book talk, and fictional shenanigans. Although…
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Pre-Order Your Books For Coastal Magic Con!
It’s not too late to pre-order books for Coastal Magic! Looking for your next alien or vampire boyfriend? Love spicy slow-burns, enemies to lovers, or military heroes? I’m your girl! If you’re a new to…
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Sight Beyond the Sun Swag: Pillows are in!
This year’s conference swag has arrived! Who wouldn’t want to lay their weary head next to Raveno and Kinsley every night? Several lucky readers who meet me in person will! These custom Love Beyond pillows…
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Coastal Magic Convention: One Month Away!
Coastal Magic Convention is less than one month away! I LOVE this con and the tribe I’ve built over the years. If you’re a reader and looking to discover your next favorite book, join us…
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Scene From The Book: Battling Carnivorous Plants
If you’re looking for an alien abduction romance where the hero teaches the heroine how to sword fight for a gladiator-esque intergalactic game show only for them to end up battling a swarm of giant…
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2026 Book Signings: Another Exciting Year
One of my favorite aspects of being an author is meeting readers and hearing how my stories have touched their hearts. This year, I’m attending: 💜 Coastal Magic Convention: Feb. 19-22💜 Amelia Island Book Festival:…
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Holiday Wishes Sneak Peek: The Hero’s POV
Happy Holidays! A gift for you: check out this sneak peek of The Witch’s Meow, featured in Holiday Wishes!! You can buy this limited edition anthology everywhere books are sold. Shelly Adair has many talents,…
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Weekend Writing: Enjoying a Few of My Favorite Things
Spending my weekend on the porch with a few of my favorite things: Mischief, sunshine, and my latest manuscript. Editing is a strange mix of pride and frustration as I rejoice in my characters’ journey…
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