CONTRIBUTORS

Kathy Blake

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

I grew up in New Jersey and Alabama and have a journalism degree from the University of Louisville. My background includes copy editing and writing for several newspapers and magazines, with a few published books thrown in. Four years ago, my family and I moved from North Carolina’s Piedmont to the coast, where we’ve settled on Oak Island. Living near the ocean always has been our goal, and when I’m not at a desk I enjoy walks along the shore, taking our little girl fishing and watching our Shih Tzu play in the waves. My husband, Dale, is an ordained preacher and Southern gospel musician/songwriter, so our weekends are busy with church and concerts. We have family in Alabama, Georgia and here at the coast, and they know the door is always open when they want time at the beach.

Megan Deitz

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

I turned my love of photography into a full-time career in 2003 when I began traveling up and down the East Coast as a sports photographer. Today, I specialize in portrait and commercial photography but can be found fueling my true passion for landscape and wildlife photography through my travels around the world. My work can be viewed at megandeitz.com. Q megandeitz_photography E megandeitzphotography

Tara Roberts

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Originally from Bedford, Virginia, I moved to Holden Beach three years ago. As a wife, mother and amateur photographer, I have always loved to take pictures of my family, friends and fun. As life has progressed and moved in so many directions, so has my love of taking photos of things that make me smile or cry. I am always inspired by sand, sea and sky. I am not sure where life as a photographer will take me, but I am excited to go!