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Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of local students about what inspired me to write This is Nashville <\/em>and about the writing process! I thought I\u2019d share a little of the backstory with you all too! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher and loved children\u2019s books. I collected them for my \u201cone day\u201d<\/em> classroom. I had meaningful writing experiences along the way too-I won a writing contest at my elementary school, wrote for my high school newspaper and entered other writing competitions. I didn\u2019t realize the impact these opportunities made on me until later. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Fast forward through several years of teaching (I\u2019ve taught 3rd, 4th, 5th grades as well as Math and Reading Intervention), two babies and a lot of life later\u2026.our family landed in Nashville, TN. Living in Nashville had been a dream of mine for many years. After lots of prayers and hard work, we finally made it happen! I never anticipated becoming a blogger but it just sort of happened\u2026and I\u2019ve naturally loved sharing about all of my favorite places in and around Nashville. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I wanted to write a book for a few years but kept putting it off. Each January, it would be my goal for the year\u2026and then slowly would fade into the background! However, in January of 2021, I decided to finally made it happen! I took the notes that I had been jotting down for years and put them in a draft, researched illustrators and put together a plan! Once I connected with Candler, we worked on the draft and the images. The process took about 9 months from draft to publish! <\/p>\n\n\n

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It has been such an honor to partner with local businesses, museums and bookstores! I am thrilled to see my books in store, host book signings, school events and ship books all over the country (and one even went to Israel!) I am so thankful for everyone who has purchased a copy, supported my dream and encouraged me in this process! I have also written a children\u2019s coloring book for one of my other favorite towns, Fairhope, Alabama!! Candler and I also have another project in the works for this year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order This is Nashville<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order Hello Fairhope<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Where Can You Find This is Nashville<\/em> Locally*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music City Shop<\/a> at Nashville Airport <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music City Shop<\/a> at Bridgestone Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draper James<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaid Rabbit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parnassus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willie Nelson Museum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Pink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landmark Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tin Cottage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fork of the South<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moss and Embers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made in Tennessee<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bound Booksellers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brilliant Sky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magpies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katy\u2019s Gifts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Town Charm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Place Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Upcoming Book Events*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop Up with Scraps of Magic x Sweethaven: March 23rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop Everything and Read at Cheekwood: April 15th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Street Festival: Signing at Landmark Books, April 22nd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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