Dispatch from Assisi, Italy
June 18, 2026 Assisi is doing it to me again. A profound stirring, rustling, whispering–calling me to deeper intimacy with God. The peace and love
July 5, 2026
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.
June 6, 2025
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
May 23, 2025
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
March 1, 2025
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
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
June 19, 2023
Dolly Love in Ringgold, GA
Dolly Parton married Carl in this town in 1966. They hold “Dolly Days” each year to celebrate the connection.
June 19, 2023
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
September 6, 2022