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“Fly the World above the Crowd”

If you’ve never been to England (I haven’t), or even if you have, Joe (my husband) and I invite you to join us—virtually—in May as we head to the UK for a much-anticipated visit! I’ll share some of our favorite sights, hotels, restaurants, and landmarks. I’ll share “travel hacks” and travel resources that I hope will help to make your…

3 Ways You Can Help an Author

With the continued rise of online shopping, buyers increasingly rely on product reviews to help them choose items they have never purchased before. This trend is true across the board—from grocery items, to clothing, to school supplies, cars, sporting goods, event tickets, and more. After all, it’s a little scary to try a new recipe straight from an unknown cookbook as opposed to making a specialty dessert from my sisters&#8217…

Book 1 is Here!

The House at the End of the Old Gravel Road is already getting great reviews from readers! This first book in The Old Gravel Road series not only introduces you to some of Dodgeville’s favorite residents but also to Bitsy Lee Evans’s writing style. Through the use of blog posts and live feeds, Bitsy shares both the stories and backstories of her hometown friends and neighbors. Some will make you laugh…

Dodgeville, SC

Dodgeville, South Carolina, is the town that doesn’t exist, but that you’ll wish did! Located in the Upstate of South Carolina, Dodgeville boasts a population of 1,251 citizens—each of them fictional. Glenbrook (also fictional) is the nearest “big” town, and Greenville (an actual city) is the nearest large city. Dodgeville is off the beaten path and enjoys its anonymity. However, with Bitsy Evans’s popular…