Nan McCarthy

author of Since You Went Away, Chat, Connect, Crash, & Live ’Til I Die

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Another Thanksgiving, another overnight turkey in its roasting pan secured with twine so the cats don’t break into it while we sleep. Martini is already licking her lips. Violet attempts to look innocent. 🦃😼😼 Will the turkey still be intact when we wake up?
I love being the first one up and making a fire to enjoy along with my cup of coffee
“The whole trilogy is steamy hot and funny. It's a quick read as the story grabs you tight with all the suspense and energy oozing from every chapter… I read the whole trilogy in one sitting!”
32 years of Birthday Balls with this guy. 1979 - 2011. Happy 246th Birthday Marines!
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Fun times in French Lick, IN with my sister and her husband. My husband took me on a surprise trip for my 60th birthday, which my sister helped him plan. In addition to the animal encounters (previous post), we enjoyed some excellent meals, exploring French Lick Resort, hanging out under the dome at West Baden Springs hotel, riding the trolley, walking, talking, shopping, and just being together. Best birthday weekend ever!
Thanks to my husband who surprised me with a trip to French Lick, IN for my 60th birthday and to my sister who treated us to all-access passes at Wilstem Ranch in Paoli, IN. My sister knows how much I love animals so she gave me the gift of a lifetime: the opportunity to experience up-close encounters with giraffes, elephants, camels, kangaroos, an iguana, baby elk, emus, goats, longhorn cattle, grizzly bears, and more. I even got to pet a sloth! (We kept our distance from the grizzlies tho.) The elephant was my favorite and the sloth was a close second, but I loved every encounter. Best of all was being surprised by my sister and her husband when we got to the hotel, and the chance for all four of us to spend the weekend together.

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  • Wondering what to read this July 4th weekend?
  • For the Ones Who Startle Easily
  • Since You Went Away, Part Four: Fall
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  • Looking for a way to honor veterans & celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday?
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  • New print editions celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chat
  • I’m not a fan of surprise military reunion videos and here’s why
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  • Student Interview: Writing & the Writing Life
  • How I Got the Idea for Since You Went Away
  • Buy: Since You Went Away (Part One: Winter)
  • Since You Went Away, Part One: Winter
  • Shit On a Shingle
  • Shot and a Beer
  • Live ’Til I Die: Student Interview
  • Vegetable Soup
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  • A Very Dry Martini
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  • The Last Time I Saw My Dad Alive
  • My Favorite Scary Books
  • For Those Who Make Art
  • To My Sons: What I Would Like for Mother’s Day
  • New ebook editions of Chat, Connect, Crash now available
  • Buy: Chat (book 1)
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  • Buy: Live ’Til I Die
  • Chat: book one
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  • Timeline: a publishing history of Chat, Connect, & Crash
  • A Hero’s Welcome: Parades & Promises
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Philosophy on How to Write A Book
  • excerpt: Live ‘Til I Die: a memoir of my father’s life
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