One Fish, Two Fish
It’s drum season here on Hatteras Island. It’s probably one of the most exciting times of the year for anglers, who come from all over to brave the ever-changing April […]
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The Rules of Beachcombing
How can I find a whelk? Where can I find beach glass? What’s the best time to go shelling? I was asked those questions, or questions very similar to those, […]
A Little Romance… A Little Love
I am sometimes asked why I have written romance novels. What led me down that path? That’s a very good question, and one I am not sure I can answer […]
A Little Bit About “Storm Season”
I am often asked just how much of “Storm Season” – my first novel – is based on real life. It’s an interesting question because I believe most writers include […]
I’ll have the shrimp basket, please!
There’s nothing like a tasty, golden, fried shrimp basket to begin your Hatteras Island vacation. Fresh and local, it is like summer in your mouth! That’s one of the reasons […]
It’s Wake Up Time on the Island
When the calendar turns to March 1, it means several things. Personally, it means my birthday month is over! But that’s of no consequence to anyone but me, really. More […]
Author Jan Dawson Returns to Hatteras Island with New Romance Novel “Building a Little Love”
HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C. – March 2, 2026 – Acclaimed contemporary fiction author Jan Dawson has announced the release of her highly anticipated novel, Building a Little Love, available today. Set […]
The “Real Deal” Gallery
There’s a company that advertises on television, known as “The Real Real.” This blogpost has nothing to do with that company, but I do like the name. It reminds me […]
Remembering Gee Gee
This was not how I envisioned my second blog. I thought I’d be continuing my conversation with you, my readers, about amusing topics and light-hearted takes on writing and self-publishing. […]
Readers and Website and Blogs – Oh My!
It’s hard to wrap my head around how I got from an idea for a story back in the Fall of 2022, to a website that celebrates and promotes my […]
