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The Long Road Home: Why Journey Narratives Work in Gritty Southern Stories

Why Journey Narratives Work in Gritty Southern Stories

Sep 162 min read

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Cartoon woman wearing hat and sunglasses

What I Gained When I Gave It All Up - Barefaced Skincare Rebel

What I gained when I gave it all up: no makeup, no hair dye, no BS. A skincare rebellion from a freckled, fierce woman who cut the industry loose.

Jul 114 min read

Two older Southern women sit in rocking chairs on a front porch, sipping drinks and trading gossip. One says, “That still ain’t gonna help her.” The other replies, “The only way that girl can talk southern is if she channels Faulkner from beyond the grave.” The scene captures the dry wit and judgmental charm of small-town conversations in the rural South.

Two older Southern women sit in rocking chairs on a front porch, sipping drinks and trading gossip. One says, “That still ain’t gonna help her.” The other replies, “The only way that girl can talk southern is if she channels Faulkner from beyond the grave.” The scene captures the dry wit and judgmental charm of small-town conversations in the rural South.

Writing Dialogue with a Drawl: Using Language to Build Character

I write like I talk. Sometimes that’s polished. Other times it’s got dirt on its knees and a drawl that won’t quit. Either way, it’s...

May 133 min read

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shocked woman watching a screen

True Confessions of a True Crime Junkie

So, fellow true crime junkies—what’s your favorite case, book, or documentary?

Feb 53 min read

WHAT AM I READING?

It by Stephen King (1986)

Cup and books

WHAT AM I WORKING ON?

> Expanding channels and distribution reach with new sales partners

> Finding for new print-on-demand vendor that provides good products (and doesn't sass me)

> Planning publication campaign for Lakestone

> Writing book 2 of my Cromartie trilogy (part of Nashville series)

> Nashville "the lawyer" series moved into line editing

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