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Beaufort-by-the-Sea

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 / Elaina / 4 Comments

In June, I released my first novel, Chasing Hope. You can enter to win a copy of the book, here. My favorite novels draw you into the setting - not just the story itself. Southern Writers do this better than anyone. While I am not sure I'm up to par with some of my favorite writers, I … Continue reading Beaufort-by-the-Sea

Aaron & Annie – A Short Story

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 / Elaina / 1 Comment

Tonight, I sat at my desk in the front bedroom, facing North Carolina Avenue. This busy southeast D.C. neighborhood somehow seems busier on autumn evenings. From my perch I watch the neighbor’s walk home from the metro or Capitol Hill. And every once in a while, I laugh at the man I share this brownstone … Continue reading Aaron & Annie – A Short Story

What Readers Are Saying…

August 4, 2017August 14, 2017 / Elaina / 1 Comment

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Win a Copy of my Book!

July 31, 2017August 12, 2017 / Elaina / 1 Comment

You can enter to win a copy of my novel, Chasing Hope, at GoodReads! To enter, go here! You can find my book for sale on CreateSpace: https://www.createspace.com/7246169 in paperback. You can also find my book on Amazon!

Advice from Oprah on Trying & Failure

July 17, 2017August 12, 2017 / Elaina / 1 Comment

A few years ago, I ran into the image below on Pinterest. I immediately added it as a profile photo on Facebook. I could not even help myself. It's adorable but also a reminder for us dreamer types. To keep pressing forward, we have to believe in our abilities and in the rightness of the … Continue reading Advice from Oprah on Trying & Failure

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