Feeling Beachie
Good times happen on the tides….
With a blog name and Twitter handle of Feeling Beachie, I think it is pretty clear I’m a huge beach lover. I’ve been incredibly fortunate. I have spent over ten years of my life living on the beach. And while I may have moved away from the shore, home to me will always be that strip of sand by the Atlantic Ocean.
I tried very hard to never take my beautiful surroundings for granted. I would wake up in the morning; take a deep breath of the fresh salty air to help me jump-start the day. I’d stare at the ocean when I was stressed. I’d even walk along the shoreline as the snow fell during the cold Long Island winters. But my favorite thing to do was to sit in a comfy chair and read by the water.
Clearly, I am not alone!
There is an entire Facebook group dedicated to authors and readers who love reading by the water.
Check out the group and join!
Twenty-three of the authors have joined forces to help spread some holiday cheer this season! Each day, they are posting a blog for added chances to win. The grand prize is $150 Amazon gift card. Also, there is a chance to win a book by commenting on each blog post. Make sure to check out the posts before mine (by Jenn J MCleod) and after (by Sasha Cottman) – and the winner of the ebook on my blog is Lori Raines
And to win a copy of one of my books (Dangled Carat, Plan Bea, or Plan Cee)
To enter – comment where you enjoy reading the most.
Happy Holidays!
51 thoughts on “Feeling Beachie”
Lovely post Hilary. It seems that all our blogs share a common love of the beach. Your beach on Long Island sounds like a delightful place, even if I can’t get my head around the idea of walking along a beach in a snowfall! To someone who has never seen snow falling, and can’t decide if I could stand that much cold anyway, it seems really incredible.
Have a very happy Christmas.
Shirley – I hate the cold too, and the only time you’ll ever find me voluntarily walking around outside in the winter is when it snows. It is just too beautiful
Merry Christmas Hillary!
I love the idea that oceans connect us all.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth – it connects us in so many ways
Lovely thoughts! Like Shirley I can’t imagine walking on the beach in snow. We do like our warm Christmasses and cooler Christmas dinners in New Zealand.
Kris – it is so peaceful
My beaches along the Pacific sound warmer.
Mary – I am sure they are
I’ve always found the ocean to be soothing to my mind. So many worries and distractions go when I am walking along a sandy beach.
Sasha – I feel the same way… it has an instant calming effect…
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Although I would love to read on a beautiful any day. I don’t live near one So, I enjoy reading wherever, and whenever, the opportunity presents itself.
Renaye – I hear you… I pretty much always have a kindle ap of some sort with me at all times…
I love the beach too…but I grew up in So. Cal. so that’s kind of a given around here :).
Victoria – love it!
My favourite place to read is in bed!
Lesley – I do too but I end up falling asleep when I try…
Ok, so what is it about the waves rolling in, the breeze lightly blowing your hair, the salty smell? It so mesmerizing and relaxing. I could watch the waves come in for hours.
I don’t live near a beach anymore, but I can still remember and cherish those times, except for the sunburn when I would lose track of time.
Nancy – I’m with you… The only time I can fully relax and do nothing is when I am standing (or sitting) in front of the rolling waves…
Sounds like a great giveaway!
Ellen – it is a great way to discover some new reads!
I love reading in bed. If I lived near the beach, that’s where I would be reading every day!
Brooke – I love reading in bed but I usually fall asleep when I try
A cool giveaway!
William – I love participating in these events
Merry Christmas
I love to read anywhere
Ann-Maree – Love it!
I read poolside!
Kayla – I love it!
I love reading on my train 2.15 hour commute to and from work each day
Erin – I bet you get a lot of reading down. wow, you have a long commute!
i can read almost anywhere! but my favorite is to curl up on my porch with a tall cold drink and the fan blowing on me. of course, now it’s winter in New England, so it’s my living room couch that gets me instead!
Sandy – a book on a couch and a soft blanket – sounds great to me!
I love reading in the tub and in bed!
Debbie _ I love reading in the tub too… Problem is I get caught up in my book and end up soaking way too long..
Thank you for the chance to participate in such a great giveaway.
Margie – you are welcome! Good luck
I love reading by a fire with a lovely cup of hot chocolate.
thanks for the giveaway
Suzannah – sounds like a perfect place to me!
I love to read curled up in bed or in front of a fire. I can read anywhere.
Deborah – I love to read curled up too… And you are right, reading is great anywhere!
My favorite place to read is on a dock by a beautiful lake or on my couch.
Lori – Reading by a dock sounds lovely!
Lori – Congrats – you won! I will email you…
Christmas in Australia sounds beautiful!
Kara – I agree. I wish I could experience one day
I’d love to live by the water.
Anne – hopefully one day you will
No where close to a beach here in Madison, Indiana, USA. We do have a little creek that runs along our property. My favorite place to read is my easy chair in the living room. Although I carry my kindle with me for doctors appointments and things, so I always have reading things with me. We might get a little snow on Christmas day but had about 2 inches of rain last night. Happy Holidays to all.
Nancy – In NY we had a ton of rain yesterday too…. I wish it was snow…. I’m like you, I always have my kindle with me just in case I can squeeze in some reading time