Michael Christie does a beautiful job of digging into anxiety and agoraphobia in If I Fall, If I Die. I was…
Carrie Rollwagen
30 Days of Local Praise Success!
This morning, I’m eating breakfast at Trattoria Centrale — and I’m not going to Instagram it. That feels kinda weird, because…
See Jane Write & See Carrie Speak
Next week, I'm really excited to be talking to the See Jane Write group about my experiences in turning my blog…
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion Review on BookPage
The Rosie Project is really fun chick lit that’s not stupid or sappy, and this follow-up actually follows that strong example…
30 Days of Local Praise
My resolution this year isn’t to abstain from anything — it’s to create positive change through praising local businesses. I’m…
Resolution 101: Shop Like a Localist
Okay, let’s just put it out there — I’m a resolution junkie. I like giving stuff up. I’m really good at…
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Birmingham Christmas Shopping
It's the most wonderful time of the year for local shopkeepers — gifts bought online won't make it in time for…
Huntsville’s Lowe Mill Has Artists, Innovators … and Me!
When I think of warehouses, I normally think of cookie-cutter, homogenized products that ship out to big box stores — but…
Who’s Afraid of Self-Publishing? I Am!
Self-publishing is an exercise in: “How much do you want it?” Do you want it enough to hand-wrap so many…
Shop Local & Wrap Local!
I try to be a serious person (mostly), but I really love gift wrapping. I like getting creative with paper and…