Hello, hello, friends! What a week it has been over here! I have not one but TWO deadlines tomorrow. Combine that with in-person book events the past two nights, hosting the incomparable Elin Hilderbrand on Friends & Fiction tonight, and heading to Chapel Hill for meetings, parties, and games (oh my!) tomorrow, and I have been scurrying around! All that to say… I have so much fun reading in store for you in 2026, and I can’t wait to share it! Nothing feels as good as turning in something you’ve spent so long creating—and I love knowing it’s one step closer to being in your hands!
Before then, though, I want to celebrate BEACH HOUSE RULES with you one more time, on the last day of summer, Monday, September 22, at 6 pm, LIVE, right here on Substack! So, if you haven’t read BEACH HOUSE RULES yet, grab your copy and join me on September 22 to celebrate the changing of the seasons!
UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY is $1.99!
For a limited time, you can check out my instant New York Times Bestseller for only $1.99! Country Living said: “Perfect for: fans of beach reads, P.S. I Love You, and anything by authors Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand. A perfect pick for book clubs or a weekend read, Under the Southern Sky follows journalist Amelia as she makes a heart-wrenching discovery that changes everything.”
Come see me with Nicholas Sparks!
Save the date—and get your tickets! I am going to be in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday, October 14th, interviewing Nicholas Sparks for the launch of his new book with M. Night Shyamalan, REMAIN. I’m so excited for this supernatural love story—and this fun event!
Beach House Rules Favorites from the Summer:
I have been blown away by the love for Beach House Rules! Here is a favorite review from @karenskornerblog: I don’t think there has been a book @kristywharvey has written that I haven’t loved and Beach House Rules is another winner! A beautiful nod to friendship and family, with a cast of wonderful characters – this is the perfect beach read to add to your list this summer. ☀️📚🌊
This Week on Friends and Fiction:
Join us Wednesday, September 10th LIVE at 7pm Eastern on the F&F Facebook page and YouTube channel as the full F&F family gathers to welcome this month’s F&F Featured Author, #1 NYT-bestselling novelist Elin Hilderbrand along with her daughter Shelby Cunningham, to discuss our September 2025 Pick of the Month, their irresistible new co-written novel, The Academy, the deliciously scandalous story of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school. I’ll be hosting and hope to see you there!
