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Weezie. The newest puppy in...

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Weezie. The newest puppy in the house.

The dining area ready for a...

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The dining area ready for a porch supper.

Welcome to my porch--that's...

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Welcome to my porch--that's Wyatt on bird patrol!

The living area is the perf...

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The living area is the perfect place to lounge or read.

The bar is always open--and...

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The bar is always open--and notice the fan-blade planter on the chimney.

Vintage wicker greets visit...

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Vintage wicker greets visitors to our front door.

Mary Kay signs books at the...

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Mary Kay signs books at the recently re-opened Kudzu Antique Market in Decatur, with help from owners Kate and George--and shop dog Bella.

Here's what we like to see:...

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Here's what we like to see: three fans sipping their Blue Breeze Cocktails--and they all bought their own hardback book. No sharing!

The after-signing cookout i...

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The after-signing cookout in St. Pete. That's my dad and my brother Johnny seated, my sister Susie is at far right, and the rest of the crew includes my Aunt Alice and my cousins Mary and Bobby. My husband Tom is in the green shirt beside me.

At That Bookstore in Blythe...

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At That Bookstore in Blytheville I was joined by son-in-law Mark's womenfolks, including his mom, Jane Abel, grandmother, Martha Fowlkes, sister Haley, and aunt Cindy.

Here's my dad, John Hogan, ...

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Here's my dad, John Hogan, who, despite the flying ace gear he's wearing here, was actually a self-described Remington Raider during his Air Force days.

My parents, John and Sue Ho...

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My parents, John and Sue Hogan, circa 1950, in their courting days.

Andy's first day of prescho...

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Andy's first day of preschool. He's the big fella with the gap-toothed smile.

Here's Mary Kay and FoodTV ...

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Here's Mary Kay and FoodTV star Paula Deen, on the set in Savannah, where Mary Kay is researching a new book.

Here are the two most impor...

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Here are the two most important men in my life, Tom and Andy, at the fancy dress ball we attended over Christmas.

Life's a beach--especially ...

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Life's a beach--especially when you're at a four-day writer's retreat. Here I am with pals Margaret Maron and Sarah Shaber on the deck of the Holden Beach, N.C. house where we held our scribbler's camp. I wrote 31 pages of the new book!

Here are the three amigas, ...

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Here are the three amigas, Kathleen, Chrys and me, at the Fess Parker Winery in California. Liked the wine, the coonskin caps, not so much!

We actually did dance all n...

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We actually did dance all night! Here's Kathy with buddies Susie and Kim leading the conga line.

John Searles, author of BOY...

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John Searles, author of BOY STILL MISSING and I on the boat taxi at the Broward Library Book Festival in Fort Lauderdale.

Here's my $50 yard sale sof...

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Here's my $50 yard sale sofa--slipcovered with $6 a yard fabric, accessorized with vintage barkcloth pillows I sewed with my own feeble fingers! Those are vintage postcards of my hometown of St. Pete, Fla. above.

This is the real life plant...

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This is the real life plantation in Madison, Ga. that was the inspiration for Mulberry Hill in HISSY FIT.

The Trocheck family at Gray...

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The Trocheck family at Grayton Beach.

Princess bride Katie Troche...

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Princess bride Katie Trocheck and her intended Mark Abel.

Here's a corner of my fabul...

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Here's a corner of my fabulous office with my assistant Wyatt. Note the '40s lamp, barkcloth drapes and Florida seat cushion.

Here I am taking a break fr...

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Here I am taking a break from a hard week of writing, made enjoyable by staying at the adorable Garner guest cottage on Tybee Island. And you can stay there too!

My best girlfriends loved H...

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My best girlfriends loved HISSY FIT on our cruise.

Mary Kay Andrews "cuts up" ...

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Mary Kay Andrews "cuts up" with the gorgeous HarperCollins sales reps at HC's Scranton headquarters.

About Mary Kay

Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels including Summers At The Saint; Bright Lights, Big Christmas; The Homewreckers; The Santa Suit; The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues.

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