January 12, 2017
I got a new camera for Christmas. My husband can't stand to see me struggle over anything, and although I never complain, there must be a look. ...
Donna Everhart Blog
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January 5, 2017Fyi, y'all. My website is undergoing an overhaul - this time not by me, but by professionals. Amen to that! As much as I like plunking around and figuring out... -
January 1, 2017Over the holidays it got so busy I believe there were several times my brain and body disconnected. Matter of fact, I know they did. It was... -
December 27, 2016...in with the new, as the old saying goes. Yesterday I took the tree and decorations down. Some will think, but what about the Twelve Days of Christmas... -
December 24, 2016I grew up listening to the old classic Christmas songs sung by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin, Brenda Lee, Alvin and the Chipmunks (yes, that one!)...the...
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December 21, 2016The perfect song - even without those two words reminding me of a certain book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGZJvNa8S4
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December 20, 2016Right about now? I sure do need me a good healthy dose of Robert Earl Keen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37xPiRz1sg
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December 14, 2016I'm in a state of disbelief another year is just about gone, and so, what better time to gather up some pictures and share them here, thereby... -
November 29, 2016I was in Raleigh yesterday helping Mom. This was the second time while away from my computer, emails, all manner of "connectedness," that exciting news about THE... -
November 4, 2016I wanted to wait for things to settle down (ha!) a little bit before I shared this with y'all. Unbeknownst to many, except family...oh, okay, maybe I...
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November 1, 2016Amazon (!!!) has selected The Education of Dixie Dupree as their "Debut Spotlight" book along with being on their list of TOP 10 Picks for November! Save -
October 28, 2016And here we are...can you believe it? It's the finale of First Sentence Friday, and let me just say, this one's a doozy! CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT I bet a...
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October 25, 2016Can you believe it? It's THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE Release Day! I sincerely appreciate your support, thoughtful comments and shared excitement throughout the last 19 months. Thank you... -
October 21, 2016Did you keep a diary while growing up? It's sort of funny, and I never thought about it until recently, but all the diaries I ever came...
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October 14, 2016CHAPTER TWENTY SIX In the end, it hadn't mattered who would have believed me about Uncle Ray, because afterward, no one would forget. I'm going to let that stand...
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October 12, 2016We are fourth for states producing hurricane force winds, and in my lifetime alone, there have been 126 tropical, sub-tropical cyclones to hit North Carolina. Before I write... -
October 7, 2016Do you remember your mother quizzing you, expecting certain answers to questions? I sure do. It was meant to see if I did as I was told,...
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September 30, 2016We used to take trips to Maine every summer, which is Mom’s home state. That trip was the highlight of the summer months. We always left in...
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September 24, 2016Folks, I've made it. I have arrived. 🙂 Well, that's more or less what one of my writer friends (Micki, I'm looking at you) tweeted out; "You know...
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September 23, 2016As kids, my brother and I were very close. He was my best friend, the only one I played with since we didn't live in a neighborhood,... -
September 19, 2016After learning I would be going to the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance trade show in Savannah about two months ago, it's hard for me to believe it's... -
September 16, 2016Growing up, did you pay attention to your mother's moods, and then modify your behavior accordingly? I could tell just by looking at my Mom's face whether...
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September 15, 2016I announced this on Facebook and Twitter first, and now I'm announcing it here, for those who aren't following me on those social media platforms. This past... -
September 9, 2016It's about time the Duprees received some good news. Whatever kind of news it is...meaning I can't share - at least Mama's a little happier, although the...
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September 2, 2016CHAPTER TWENTY I didn't want to be there when ***** drifted ************** to **** and neither did AJ. Don't try to figure it out. There are actually several words...
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August 26, 2016Like I mentioned last week, the next three chapters first sentences have too much in them and would spoil a portion of the story if I provided...
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August 19, 2016I'm sorry to say the place Dixie is visiting below is the reason for her insomnia if you recall the sentence from last week. But, that's all...
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August 12, 2016It seems the world can't sleep nowadays. How many of you out there suffer from regular insomnia? I'm really lucky. I've had bad spells of it, usually when...
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August 5, 2016Before my brother and I learned to drive, we used to ride the bus to school. Occasionally Mom would work out a ride situation with our neighbor,...
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July 29, 2016I love riding roller coasters. Even the ones that twirl you through a bunch of crazy loops, hang you upside down, and throw you against the side...
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July 25, 2016I posted this on my blog in November of 2014. Considering all that I'm seeing, watching and hearing, I thought it might be worthwhile to dredge it... -
July 22, 2016We are officially at the halfway point in chapters for THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE! Since we are smack dab in the dead heat of summer, this... -
July 15, 2016According to some statistics, it is believed 85% of elevators skip the number 13. There are no number 13's for hospital rooms. There is also a real...
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July 8, 2016Hm. This is a case of the old "never say never." The sentence for this week was...all of two words. Sure, I could have left it at...
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July 1, 2016Well, Dixie Dupree and her family are in a real pickle now. Curiosity getting to you yet? If not, how about another sentence? CHAPTER ELEVEN After Ms. Upchurch came,...
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June 24, 2016Working our way right along, yes this week will yield another short sentence. Here's the thing. When I prepared these posts and looked to see what sentences would...
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June 17, 2016Here we are, time for another little teaser! CHAPTER NINE Mama was repeating her apology over and over. Don't the shorter, more cryptic sentences drive you crazy? I hope so. ...
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June 10, 2016This is the week I'm all caught up! From here on out it's one sentence through Chapter 28, which will post on Friday, October 28th right before...
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June 8, 2016Kensington has set up another Goodreads giveaway for THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE. The contest will run June 8th -->June 27th to win one copy of an ARC...
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June 7, 2016I thought I couldn't love my cover any more, and then? Kensington's Art Department did a little fine tuning and this is what we now have! There are...
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June 3, 2016Still in catch up mode! This week I'm sharing the first sentences in Chapters 5, 6, and 7. CHAPTER FIVE In the early spring of 1969, when the yellow... -
May 27, 2016I've got 28 chapters, and, (correction from yesterday) only 23 Friday's before my "official" launch date of November 1st. In order to sync up time wise, I'm...
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May 26, 2016As I get closer to the publication date of my debut novel, I've been thinking of different ways to entice readers, to build a little suspense, and...
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May 19, 2016This wasn't an easy post to write. I've sat on it for days, thinking about it, and wondering if I should write about this topic at all. ... -
May 11, 2016Susan Wiggs' blurb about THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE begins with this, "Open your heart to Dixie Dupree." I love the quote in it's entirety, but this little... -
May 5, 2016For the next few months, there will be opportunities to win an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE! The next is my first Goodreads...
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May 1, 2016...how you can help out authors? It's not just buying the book, which is certainly a big deal in of itself. There are a couple (well okay,...
