Ann and hubby Russell (Oscar the grouch) moved to Wilmington, NC in early 2007, where they hope to eventually retire; though Russell says Ann won't be able to since she didn't pay enough in Social Security to ever make that happen.

Before this, Ann was well-known in her Pawleys Island. SC community (where her writing career began) at the post office (and no, her photo is not on the wall there); the bank (where she cashed checks, but rarely made deposits); Stox and Co. (getting herself beautified); the Piggly Wiggly (their sushi is awesome-for real, AND they sell her books).