It’s late July. That means that one of my favorite events is rapidly approaching: Writers’ Day of the Virginia Highlands Festival, which will be held from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, VA on...

As  summertime approaches, life has a way of slowing down, yet accelerating at the same time. School is out, the kiddos are home, and the anticipation of the rest and relaxation of summer vacations makes us as giddy as children...

Aside from questions about the characters, most of the questions, comments, and reviews I receive after fans have read The Spirit Breather are about the setting details and the world I created. As much as I like to pride myself on...

Nothing like a good “Ah-ha!” moment to make you feel like a complete idiot. You know the ones I’m talking about. Those great ideas that come along at the suggestion of someone or something else, and you find yourself wondering:...

Many cultures believe the New Year signifies a new beginning–the one time each year one can start over and make things better. In America, that often includes fad diets, gym memberships, and vows to lose those extra pounds packed on...

If you believe the lyrics of carol crooners like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr., then you'll probably agree that Christmas is, indeed, a magical time of year. My beliefs certainly fall in line with that...

Wow… It just occurred to me that I have not posted on this website since July, so for those of you who check from time to time for updates and discussion of books, I must apologize. On the surface, I...

Congratulations to Publisher Keith Whitson and the rest of The Erwin Record team for sweeping the Tennessee Press Association Awards and winning the coveted title for General Excellence for the ninth consecutive year! The awards are a reflection of 365...

Today begins a new project. Call me a complete nerd, but I always get this ridiculous feeling of giddiness when I open a brand new blank Word document. All the bright white of the page is perfect in its emptiness...

Welcome to rebekahharris.com, my brand spankin' new website, created by Unearthed Media! Here you can expect to find the latest updates and information regarding the effort to publish my first novel. To get you up to speed, I write Young...