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Apr 20

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After a hectic but happy week I hopped down to Ft. Myers, where I’m giving a talk at the @sbdac tomorrow. Just a quick overnight trip, but I love the kickbacked chill and old Florida feel of this Gulf Coast town. Chilled by the pool for a bit, then strolled around downtown. Dinner at a sidewalk cafe, followed by a walk along the riverfront where I encountered a drum circle making music, and a spunky little soccer-playing shiz-poodle named Cookie. And finally, a glorious sunset. Even Ron DeSantis couldn’t spoil this evening. #floridays #ftmeyers #oldfloridavibes #floridagirl

After a hectic but happy week I hopped down to Ft. Myers, where I’m giving a talk at the @sbdac tomorrow. Just a quick overnight trip, but I love the kickbacked chill and old Florida feel of this Gulf Coast town. Chilled by the pool for a bit, then strolled around downtown. Dinner at a sidewalk cafe, followed by a walk along the riverfront where I encountered a drum circle making music, and a spunky little soccer-playing shiz-poodle named Cookie. And finally, a glorious sunset. Even Ron DeSantis couldn’t spoil this evening. #floridays #ftmeyers #oldfloridavibes #floridagirl ...

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Apr 19

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Our house and hearts were full tonight as we hosted Mol’s St. Pius prom picture party. So thankful we had both sets of grandparents and Molly’s Aunt Jeanne and Crazy Cousin Sare (@smurrrrrr) to help with all the party prep. Such a fun group of kids and parents. It’s great to be a Golden Lion! #prom2026

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Apr 18

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Thanks to Lindsay at @bennettandsudderth estate sales for putting on such a fun, well organized estate sale in Oak Grove this weekend. If you’re in Atlanta go check it out! The blue and white dish has an illustration of The Old North Church in Boston and was made by the Old English Staffordshire company. Follow me, tag a friend (and nag them to follow) for a chance to win. #estatesalehaul #blueandwhiteforever #vintagestyle #freebiefriday

Thanks to Lindsay at @bennettandsudderth estate sales for putting on such a fun, well organized estate sale in Oak Grove this weekend. If you’re in Atlanta go check it out! The blue and white dish has an illustration of The Old North Church in Boston and was made by the Old English Staffordshire company. Follow me, tag a friend (and nag them to follow) for a chance to win. #estatesalehaul #blueandwhiteforever #vintagestyle #freebiefriday ...

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Apr 17

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📚💃LAUNCH PARTY!💃📚Calling all my Atlanta-area readers!

Join me Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm for the big ROAD TRIP launch party extravaganza in Decatur, GA! My pals at @thebookbirdae are hosting us at The Chapel on Sycamore @sycamorechapel, a super cool event space right in downtown.

Tickets are $38 and include:
☘️ signed book
☘️ swag bag
☘️ light bites
☘️ cash bar
☘️ music
☘️ photo opps

Come hang out with me and let’s celebrate my first new book in two years!

🎟️🎟️GET TICKETS now at the link in my bio!

📚💃LAUNCH PARTY!💃📚Calling all my Atlanta-area readers!

Join me Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm for the big ROAD TRIP launch party extravaganza in Decatur, GA! My pals at @thebookbirdae are hosting us at The Chapel on Sycamore @sycamorechapel, a super cool event space right in downtown.

Tickets are $38 and include:
☘️ signed book
☘️ swag bag
☘️ light bites
☘️ cash bar
☘️ music
☘️ photo opps

Come hang out with me and let’s celebrate my first new book in two years!

🎟️🎟️GET TICKETS now at the link in my bio! ...

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Apr 16

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@attygirl24 you won my giveaway from the Savannah estate sale! Direct message me your address and I’ll get it shipped off to you. Y’all keep watching as I already have another lil sumthin for my next Freebie Friday. #estatesalehaul #treasurehunt #mkajunks #goodoldstuff

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Apr 15

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💥EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!💥 Meet the @friendsandfiction team live and in-person!

Join us in Savannah, GA as we celebrate the launch of ROAD TRIP on Wed., June 3rd at 6:30pm at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center @savannahculture in the downtown historic district. This event is hosted by our friends at @e.shaver_bookseller!

Tickets — on sale now! — are just $35 and include a signed book, lively keynote presentation, and Q&A session, plus meet & greet, book signings, and photo opportunities after the show!

Additional books by all four of F&F’s founding authors will be available for purchase at the event.

MKA, @pattichenry, @kristinharmel, @megwalker1225 & @rsblockmtm will all be there! Sadly, we will be missing @kristywharvey that night as she has a very important graduation🎓 to attend.😊

🎟️🎟️Get your tix now at the link in my bio! Can’t wait to see you there. Stay tuned—full tour will be announced soon!

💥EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!💥 Meet the @friendsandfiction team live and in-person!

Join us in Savannah, GA as we celebrate the launch of ROAD TRIP on Wed., June 3rd at 6:30pm at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center @savannahculture in the downtown historic district. This event is hosted by our friends at @e.shaver_bookseller!

Tickets — on sale now! — are just $35 and include a signed book, lively keynote presentation, and Q&A session, plus meet & greet, book signings, and photo opportunities after the show!

Additional books by all four of F&F’s founding authors will be available for purchase at the event.

MKA, @pattichenry, @kristinharmel, @megwalker1225 & @rsblockmtm will all be there! Sadly, we will be missing @kristywharvey that night as she has a very important graduation🎓 to attend.😊

🎟️🎟️Get your tix now at the link in my bio! Can’t wait to see you there. Stay tuned—full tour will be announced soon! ...

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Apr 15

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Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Today I woke up and realized it’s less than six weeks ‘til the pub day for my new novel Road Trip! That’s got my Irish Eyes smiling. And yes, this is me on my own road trip to Ireland to research the novel. We were tooling around the Ring of Kerry and spied a gnomish old gent perched on the back of a camper van. A crudely-lettered sign said something to the effect of “Hold Baby Lamb—5 euros.” So of course, I had to have a cuddle with this embraceable ewe. It’s a moment recreated in ROAD TRIP. And of course, we had to have a flock of sheep on the book cover. All this is to say—holy shit! Check link in bio and preorder my book dammit! (Launch party is Sunday, May 31 in Decatur, GA. Go to @thebookbirdae to buy tix! #roadtripnovel #summerread #mkatakemeaway #buymybookdammit #irishpride

Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Today I woke up and realized it’s less than six weeks ‘til the pub day for my new novel Road Trip! That’s got my Irish Eyes smiling. And yes, this is me on my own road trip to Ireland to research the novel. We were tooling around the Ring of Kerry and spied a gnomish old gent perched on the back of a camper van. A crudely-lettered sign said something to the effect of “Hold Baby Lamb—5 euros.” So of course, I had to have a cuddle with this embraceable ewe. It’s a moment recreated in ROAD TRIP. And of course, we had to have a flock of sheep on the book cover. All this is to say—holy shit! Check link in bio and preorder my book dammit! (Launch party is Sunday, May 31 in Decatur, GA. Go to @thebookbirdae to buy tix! #roadtripnovel #summerread #mkatakemeaway #buymybookdammit #irishpride ...

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Apr 14

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We are living in Bizarro World—and we need Superman to save us! Trump beefing on Pope Leo, depicting himself as Jesus, and oh yeah, threatening to wage war on Cuba. Totes normal, right? #wtaf #8647 #iranwar #popeleo #unholywar

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Apr 11

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Stopped by @foundobjectsmarket in Savannah and scored this awesome vintage swimsuit to add to the gallery wall at Ebbtide. Looks like Mr. MKA will be doing some framing. #beachhousestyle #vintageswimsuits #ebbtidetybeeisland #coastalgrandmother

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Apr 11

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As a sun-seeking Leo, I crave the light. My favorite sunrise is a Tybee Island technicolor glory. On the other hand, as a St. Pete native, I know the best sunset is a Gulf (of Mexico) sunset. #ebbtidetybeeisland #tybeesunrise #gulfsunset

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Apr 10

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Fridays are for estate sales! I hit a sweet sale in Savannah this morning—run by @peachstateestatesales. Big crowd lined up. The Bakelite Scottie dog place card holders—still in original box—was my fave score—$8! On closer inspection, my bunting might actually be a ginormous flag—9 ft-by-5-ft, with a stamped label from the Valley Forge Flag Co. And because I’m a giver, Imma give away that little silverplate trinket tray to a lucky follower who follows directions. So—like, follow me on IG, share and tag a friend—or multiple friends to follow, and I’ll pick a winner Sunday night. (Offer good in continental U.S. only!)
#estatesalefinds #vintagebakelite #beachousedecor #iggiveaway

Fridays are for estate sales! I hit a sweet sale in Savannah this morning—run by @peachstateestatesales. Big crowd lined up. The Bakelite Scottie dog place card holders—still in original box—was my fave score—$8! On closer inspection, my bunting might actually be a ginormous flag—9 ft-by-5-ft, with a stamped label from the Valley Forge Flag Co. And because I’m a giver, Imma give away that little silverplate trinket tray to a lucky follower who follows directions. So—like, follow me on IG, share and tag a friend—or multiple friends to follow, and I’ll pick a winner Sunday night. (Offer good in continental U.S. only!)
#estatesalefinds #vintagebakelite #beachousedecor #iggiveaway ...

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Apr 10

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Been a chilly blustery week on Tybee but finally the sun came out and the wind died down—just in time for my spring break grandkids to head home today. Ain’t that the way? #ebbtidetybeeisland #beachbreak #beachhouselife

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Apr 9

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Appreciation post! I ordered this rug Wednesday from @rugs.com. 10-by-13 with pad was less than $500. After I realized I’d used our Atlanta address for shipping I called customer service and got an amazingly helpful rep who changed the shipping address to Tybee Island. The order was supposed to arrive Friday but got here a day early. I think it’s a great look for less, and will be really durable to stand up to sand, pets and heavy traffic from our vacation rental guests. I’m not affiliated with this company, just wanted to give a shout-out for a great customer service experience. #ebbtidetybeeisland #orientalrug #vacationrentalhomes #tybeecottages

Appreciation post! I ordered this rug Wednesday from @rugs.com. 10-by-13 with pad was less than $500. After I realized I’d used our Atlanta address for shipping I called customer service and got an amazingly helpful rep who changed the shipping address to Tybee Island. The order was supposed to arrive Friday but got here a day early. I think it’s a great look for less, and will be really durable to stand up to sand, pets and heavy traffic from our vacation rental guests. I’m not affiliated with this company, just wanted to give a shout-out for a great customer service experience. #ebbtidetybeeisland #orientalrug #vacationrentalhomes #tybeecottages ...

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Apr 8

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We bought our circa 1932 Tybee Island beach house in 2012. And then we got to work. I filled it with vintage finds from estate sales, Craigslist and FB marketplace. It’s been published in a couple magazines. These photos are from a 2013 @hgtvmagazine shoot styled by our friend @elizabethdemos. Every year we update, repair and replace so our upcoming vacation rental guests get a magazine-worthy stay. Lots has changed in the past 13 years. New bedrooms and baths, upstairs and down. Outside stairwell enclosed. Central air replaced downstairs window units. Totally new kitchen in 2024. Master bath claw foot tub replaced with more “senior friendly” shower enclosure, following my knee replacement. Here’s how we’ve spent our “spring break.” Living room wing chairs have sparkling white canvas slipcovers from @theslipcoveratelier. Hung (and then rehung) linen drapes in dining room. Replaced porch bedroom curtains with blackout linen-look Amazon panels. Recovered porch chair cushions. Still to come: new coral-print bedding and curtains for another bedroom. New, larger rug for dining room has been ordered. Dining room rug will move to twin bedroom. Porch floor will be repainted—same vibrant turquoise color. Porch bathroom vanity will be replaced with a marble top. More spiffing to come. Upcoming Homeworthy shoot gave us a deadline. In the meantime, cold and blustery here on the island with gale force winds means no beach time for the grandkids and their parents. #ebbtidetybeeisland #beachhousestyle #vintagebeachhouse #coastalgrandmother

We bought our circa 1932 Tybee Island beach house in 2012. And then we got to work. I filled it with vintage finds from estate sales, Craigslist and FB marketplace. It’s been published in a couple magazines. These photos are from a 2013 @hgtvmagazine shoot styled by our friend @elizabethdemos. Every year we update, repair and replace so our upcoming vacation rental guests get a magazine-worthy stay. Lots has changed in the past 13 years. New bedrooms and baths, upstairs and down. Outside stairwell enclosed. Central air replaced downstairs window units. Totally new kitchen in 2024. Master bath claw foot tub replaced with more “senior friendly” shower enclosure, following my knee replacement. Here’s how we’ve spent our “spring break.” Living room wing chairs have sparkling white canvas slipcovers from @theslipcoveratelier. Hung (and then rehung) linen drapes in dining room. Replaced porch bedroom curtains with blackout linen-look Amazon panels. Recovered porch chair cushions. Still to come: new coral-print bedding and curtains for another bedroom. New, larger rug for dining room has been ordered. Dining room rug will move to twin bedroom. Porch floor will be repainted—same vibrant turquoise color. Porch bathroom vanity will be replaced with a marble top. More spiffing to come. Upcoming Homeworthy shoot gave us a deadline. In the meantime, cold and blustery here on the island with gale force winds means no beach time for the grandkids and their parents. #ebbtidetybeeisland #beachhousestyle #vintagebeachhouse #coastalgrandmother ...

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Apr 5

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Found myself teleported to Waffle House this morning . Protein bowl was just the ticket. Then Traci from @theslipcoveratelier arrived with the gorgeous new slipcovers for the wing chairs from Ebbtide. Made a couple fun adult Easter baskets, got my mani-pedi on. Saturday was Saturdaying. #easterbasket #easterweekend #slipcover #wafflehouseavondaleestates

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Apr 4

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Spring has sprung and the deals are a delight! Love me some original art, old quilts, blue and white (duh!) silver and the occasional silly but cheap accessory. What are your favorite things to hunt? Are you team estate sale or yard sale? #estatesalehaul #thequestisthebest #blueandwhite #yardsalefinds

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Apr 3

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Hey audiobook lovers! @audible is currently running a sitewide sale and #roadtrip is included! If you’ve been waiting to grab your copy, now is a great time to preorder! I can’t wait for you to hear the audiobook 🎧 The narration is 👩‍🍳💋

@macmillan.audio

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Apr 3

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Road Trip is out two months from today! Pre-orders are incredibly important to the success of a book—and to me. So, please do me a solid and pre-order wherever you buy books. Then sign up for my newsletter—which will include a cute lil gift certificate. Perfect to slip into an Easter basket, Mother’s Day card, teacher gift, Bastille Day . . . Or just a lil from you-to you prezzie. Cuz you deserve it. Thank me later but #preordermybookdammit #roadtripnovel #beachreads

Road Trip is out two months from today! Pre-orders are incredibly important to the success of a book—and to me. So, please do me a solid and pre-order wherever you buy books. Then sign up for my newsletter—which will include a cute lil gift certificate. Perfect to slip into an Easter basket, Mother’s Day card, teacher gift, Bastille Day . . . Or just a lil from you-to you prezzie. Cuz you deserve it. Thank me later but #preordermybookdammit #roadtripnovel #beachreads ...

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Apr 1

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Rabbit. Rabbit. Rabbit. Off topic, but I want to publicly announce I was wrong about Trump. He is a blessing to our country, a Godly, selfless leader, a model for our young people. Finally, I’ve taken to heart all the misspelled, ungrammatical, poorly punctuated criticisms so thoughtfully offered by our MAGA brethren. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! #gotcha

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Mar 30

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Book signing event this Saturday April 4, 1-3 pm @seasidesisterstybee. Come meet Dr. Mark Murphy, author of a new Savannah-set mystery Rose Dhu. Cocktails, books, and of course, lots of fun spring clothes (like my cute dress!), jewelry, shoes and home decor. Also, I left lots of my own signed books. Can’t make it? Call ahead & order a book to be signed & personalized. They ship! (912-786–9316) #booksigning #rosedhunovel #tybeehappenings

Book signing event this Saturday April 4, 1-3 pm @seasidesisterstybee. Come meet Dr. Mark Murphy, author of a new Savannah-set mystery Rose Dhu. Cocktails, books, and of course, lots of fun spring clothes (like my cute dress!), jewelry, shoes and home decor. Also, I left lots of my own signed books. Can’t make it? Call ahead & order a book to be signed & personalized. They ship! (912-786–9316) #booksigning #rosedhunovel #tybeehappenings ...

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