Musings

Our O’Connor Book is Nigh!
So excited to be part of this anthology. Be sure to drop by one of these events if they’re in your neck of the woods.

No Grit, No Pearl
I’m working hard to get this baby done and in your hot little hands next year. I’m excited and hope you are, too. When I

I Have Entered Another Dimension Called Parrott, Georgia
I’m a history fanatic, so a long trip through Southwest Georgia did not disappoint. The landscape was dotted with family cemeteries, 200-year-old pecan groves, abandoned

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

Mama Was a Clear Communicator
Mama scouted for bookstores in her area that would host me when The Cracker Queen first came out. This is how she indicated that a

Dolly Love in Ringgold, GA
Dolly Parton married Carl in this town in 1966. They hold “Dolly Days” each year to celebrate the connection.

My TEDx Talk: Images from a Sparkling Day
I’m still processing the whole TEDx experience, but I promise to give a full report soon. In the meantime, these photos capture some of the

All Shall Be Well
Sometimes the river talks to me on my morning walks. Today she said, “Keep doing what you’re doing.” And then the clouds seconded it. Well,