Why Cartersville Appears in My Books: A Love Letter to My Hometown
Every author has a place that quietly finds its way into nearly every story they write.
Mine is Cartersville, Georgia.
Long before I was writing novels, these streets were shaping the way I see the world. They’re where I learned about community, second chances, and the quiet ways God shows up in everyday life. It’s only fitting that they became home to so many of my fictional characters, too.
If you’ve read the Grace Series, you’ve already wandered through downtown Cartersville. You’ve stood beneath the historic courthouse, passed familiar storefronts, and maybe even recognized a landmark or two.
People often ask why I chose my hometown as the backdrop for my books.
The answer is simple.
Meet the Grace Series: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Second Chances in Cartersville
Step into Cartersville, Georgia and meet the Grace Series. Discover stories of faith, healing, and second chances where God’s grace meets life’s messiest moments.
Tellus Museum: Hidden Gem
I remember the pre-Tellus museum called the Weinman Mineral Museum. It featured rocks, gems, and of course minerals. I’d been for a few school trips and one summer, my mother, the librarian, set up their library, so I spent a lot of time roaming those halls. In 2007, Weinman Mineral Museum closed its doors and […]