I spotted this adorable little redhead in the garden at the @nantucketatheneum. He was reading aloud to himself and totally absorbed in the world of this book and I had to restrain myself from breaking the mood to ask his name. #mkavacay #booksaremagic #earlyreader #nantucketsummer
Having a whale of a time in Nantucket. Yesterday while Mr. MKA was out chasing striped bass with a guide, I toured the fascinating Whaling Museum. But my favorite part of the day was having drinks with @natphilbrick, who, besides being an authority on all things Nantucket history, is a New York Times bestselling author, great storyteller and authentic good guy. I picked up a copy of his sailing memoir, Second Wind, at @mitchellsbookcorner and I’ve loved reading the book in the place where it’s set. Can’t wait to read his upcoming Travels With George: in Search of Washington and His Legacy. After drinks we had a lovely dinner at American Seasons. Today’s our last full day on the island, and we’re hoping to explore more of this beautiful island. #mkavacay #nantucketfun #authorsofinstagram
Good morning from Nantucket! It’s a glorious morning and our new inn features cocktails and no sewage. Yayyy! #mkavacay
Last night: a kiss at sunset at the gorgeous home of @elinhilderbrand. Tonight? We have a bit of a shituation—our hotel room flooded with sewage. Hotel relocating us to another inn. Stay tuned…
While I’m away, Santa’s elves are busy back at MKA Worldwide Industries Workshop prepping a galley mailing to go out to a bunch of good little book influencers on the nice list.✅📝
#thesantasuit is in stores 9/28 from @stmartinspress. Pre-order today at the link in my bio.
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#christmasinjuly #christmascomesearly #christmasbeginswithmka
Hey Nantucket! I’m sailing your way this weekend. Come see me at @mitchellsbookcorner tomorrow, Saturday July 31st from 10:30am-12pm where I’ll be hanging with my pal @timtalksbooks and @nantucketbooks ⛴📚☀️ See y’all tomorrow!
Hey peeps, if y’all missed @Friendsandfiction last night with the amazing @BakerKilne you can still check it out on our #YouTube channel (Link in bio)!
And SAVE THE DATE for next week, August 4th when we welcome NYT and USA Today bestselling author @laurenwillig! #authorsofinstagram #icymi
Good morning, Atlanta! Headed to Boston. #mkavacay
Flipping through a stack of vintage photos at the amazing @bobo_intriguing_objects store at @theworksatl and came across these two verrry intriguing pix and I immediately started envisioning their stories. 1. This is Ouida, the mother-in-law who always referred to you as “Stephen’s first wife” even while you were still married to him. 2. This is Yvonne, who Stephen met at a bar after your cruise ship docked in Havana. She’s Ouida’s problem now. #flashfiction #everypicturetellsastory
Tonight we are excited to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author @BakerKline on @friendsandfiction! Join us as we welcome Christina at 7pm ET via Facebook Live on the F&F group page or on our YouTube channel (link in bio).
Christina is the award-winning author of eight novels, including ORPHAN TRAIN, which spent more than two years on the NYT bestseller list, including five weeks at #1. She joins us to discuss her latest novel THE EXILES which was an instant New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Indie Next bestseller. See you tonight!
Gorgeous birthday flowers from @trocheck and @ghgjohnson03. Thanks @popupflowersavondale for such a beautiful, sweet scented arrangement. #birthdayweek
Happy Birthday week to me! Caramel cake for lunch. Whoopee! #letthemeatcake #eatdessertfirst #mrspaulrudd
Do you need a little Christmas right this very minute?! Well, you’re in luck! Visit my website to read an excerpt from my Christmas novella, THE SANTA SUIT, coming from @stmartinspress on 9/28. There’s buy links there too so you can pre-order the book and make sure you’re the first on your block to get in the Christmas spirit this year. Start reading now and get swept up in Christmas magic...and the magic of second chances!
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Copy & paste this link to start reading!
https://marykayandrews.com/books/the-santa-suit/#excerpt
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#christmasinjuly #christmasbeginswithMKA #christmascomesearlythisyear
Mr. MKA texted me my horoscope while I was upstairs writing in bed. “Slight?” #leolady #whenitstrueitstrue
This time of year at Squirrel Hollow, it’s a race to see who will pick the figs first. The birds are winning, but Mr. MKA is giving them a run for their money. Today he’s making fig jam. Can’t wait! #squirrelhollow #figtime #figjam
The vintage quilt cleaned up nicely. I washed it in warm water, on the gentle cycle, with powdered Oxyclean and dried it outside, upside down on a patio table. Gotta style the orchids in the footbath, but you get the general idea. #estatesalefinds #blueandwhiteforever #vintage quilts #hoarderissues
Oh yes I did. Seems like months since I hit a good estate sale. Yesterday’s sale was at the home of a couple who collected primitives, crockery, Wedgewood and quilts. Prices were kinda high, but I can never resist a blue and white quilt (especially one like this in what I think is a triple Irish chain pattern) or a blue transfer ware footbath. Besides, it’s officially my birthday week! #estatesale #blueandwhiteforever #oldquilts #happybirthdaytome
We got a late start on the veggie garden this year because we spent so much time working on Coquina Cottage on Tybee. But it’s apparently ‘mater picking time at Squirrel Hollow. The race is on to pick them before the 🐿 do. #squirrelhollow #gardengoodies #attackofthekillertomatoes
👀 here! There’s a new faux beaux in my life. And I think he’s peachy Keanu! #fauxbeaux #instaboyfriend
Join me Fri 7/23 at 12 noon ET as I sit down with @amightyblaze for a virtual chat with @jennapaone as part of their #litchick series. Find us on the Facebook group page for A Mighty Blaze or on their YouTube channel.