Nothing Compared to Her
So PSYCHED to have authored an essay in this evocative book on the inimitable Ms. O’Connor. Simon & Schuster will publish, and the estimated publication
November 25, 2024
Musings
New Book Update: A Priest Walks Into a Waffle House
The book proposal is in my agent’s hot little hands, and I feel 133 pages lighter! Next up: she’ll review, give feedback, and I’ll revise
October 4, 2024
Rich, Rich, Rich
Whew. September has been rich, rich, rich. A writing residency in a sweet little mountain cabin overflowing with books. Paying homage to a Civil Rights
September 27, 2024
I Turned 55 & Got Old Overnight
I turned 55, and something strange happened. Suddenly 50-year-olds were saying “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am” to me. The people in the TV ads for
September 23, 2024
Blue-Light Terror: Passing Bad Checks at Kmart
When Mama and I went back-to-school clothes shopping at Kmart, there was everything: thrills, extreme danger, catfights, and con games.
September 23, 2024
The Wonder of Words, The Magic of Laughter
I love the opening line of this article: “Lauretta Hannon is a hoot.” You can read the article in V3 Magazine here.
June 14, 2024
Upcoming SINEAD O’CONNOR Book
Thrilled and honored to be a contributor to this upcoming book. I’ll be riffing on the song Famine from O’Connor’s Universal Mother album. Look for
May 10, 2024
I’ll Die on the Hill of the Southern Accent
When I was young, I was self-conscious about my accent, most acutely when I was among non-Southern relatives. They were erudite and polished, while I
May 10, 2024
Mama Kitty & The Feral Feline Circus
I know you should let the wild things be wild. But when a hugely pregnant cat is yowling for food at your door…
May 10, 2024