I’ve always been a sucker for a chivalrous gentleman. But somewhere along the way, I learned there’s a difference between offering to rescue someone and deciding they aren’t allowed to rescue themselves. It took meeting my husband to finally understand why one felt like chivalry—and the other never did.

We all have those completely insignificant opinions we’re willing to defend with an unreasonable amount of passion. From the proper classification of elderly dogs to Florida hair survival, first-date strategy, questionable food combinations, and the undeniable insanity of authors—here are seven hills I’m perfectly willing to die on.

When I look back on my childhood, it isn’t always the big vacations, special occasions, or carefully planned experiences that come to mind. More often, it’s the ordinary moments—the ones no one realized would become memories. Maybe the moments that stay with us longest aren’t the ones our parents worked hardest to create, but the quiet ones when we simply felt happy, safe, and loved.

I’ve always admired extraordinary women—the ones who seem to have lived several lives, chased countless dreams, and collected accomplishments along the way. But recently, I realized something: I’ve never looked at my own life with the same generosity. Maybe the difference isn’t what we’ve accomplished, but the way we choose to see our own stories.

Forget awkward book signings—the Fall Author Boutique is turning author events into an experience! Meet eight Florida authors, enjoy live Q&As, family storytime, fall drinks, chocolate treats, a $275+ prize basket, and more. Join us Saturday, September 26 in St. Augustine for a cozy afternoon of books, community, and fall fun. Best of all? Admission is FREE!

The Fall Author Boutique is about more than discovering your next favorite book—it’s an afternoon designed to enjoy! Meet local authors, browse women-owned businesses, indulge in chocolate-dipped treats and fall-inspired sips, and bring the little ones along for their own playtime fun. Come spend a cozy fall afternoon celebrating books, community, and local women doing incredible things!

I’ve written my fair share of love stories. I’ve decided who meets, who falls first, who screws it up, and who gets the happily ever after. But I didn’t write my two favorite love stories... I lived them. One taught me what love was supposed to look like. The other showed me I could find it for myself.

Meet Southern romance author Leslie Kirby DeVooght and learn about her books, writing journey, and upcoming appearance at the Fall Author Boutique in St. Augustine.

Meet the secondary characters who weren't supposed to steal the spotlight—but became unforgettable anyway.

Meet author Brenda M. Lee as she shares her writing journey, creative inspiration, cancer experience, and what readers can expect at the Fall Author Boutique.

Celebrate the release of Peckers: By Design and discover Sierra’s vision for Peckers, the friendship at the heart of the series, and what’s in store.

Meet children's author Cindi Handley Goodeaux as she shares the inspiration behind her books, her passion for kindness, and what she'll bring to the Fall Author Boutique.

Step inside H.R. Burkett's writer's brain for a peek at published stories, works in progress, and book concepts waiting to be explored.

Meet photographer Tina Minshall as she shares her passion for storytelling, preserving memories, and serving as MC of the Fall Author Boutique in St. Augustine.

After revisiting her childhood home on Zillow, author HR Burkett reflects on home, memory, and the unexpected inspiration behind her homecoming novel.

Meet retired NYPD detective and author Robert DeMarco as he shares the true story behind The Line That Held and his upcoming appearance at the Fall Author Boutique.

Why does a simple treehouse play such an important role in *Snot Rag & Cheese Whiz*? The answer goes far beyond childhood adventures. In this behind-the-scenes post, I share my lifelong fascination with treehouses, what they symbolized to me as a child, and why they became the heart of Amber and Jeremy's story—a place of imagination, belonging, and feeling truly safe.

Meet midlife fantasy author Fyre Hart in this exclusive Q&A about her writing journey, Celtic-inspired worlds, and The Fall Author Boutique.

Ever wonder where the title **Snot Rag & Cheese Whiz** came from? The answer isn't a marketing strategy or a clever play on words—it's a story that began when I was twelve years old. Join me as I share the childhood inspiration, two unforgettable nicknames, and how a long-forgotten idea eventually grew into the novel I've always wanted to write.

Meet Regency romance author Kari Ann Gonzalez in this exclusive Q&A before the Fall Author Boutique on September 26 in St. Augustine, Florida.