“No Such Thing As Being Too Southern”
This one is in honor and memory of the great Southern Humorist Lewis Grizzard.
June 15, 2022
Musings
THIS is the Woman You Need to Know
“Despite everything, life is full of beauty and meaning,” she says. Just wait until you hear her story. You shall be moved.
May 3, 2022
The Truth Behind the Photo
I recently posted this photo on my Facebook page. Folks left sweet comments about how pretty Mama was. But truth be told, she was in
February 20, 2022
Inside Women’s Prison
Thirteen inmates and me. An invitation for them to share their stories and be heard. Three hardcore troublemakers hell-bent on taking the class down by
January 16, 2022
VIDEO READING of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”
This piece of work is surely one of the finest short stories written in the English language. It is such a feast of beautiful language
December 22, 2021
The Great Roman Write-In (When in Rome, We WROTE.)
We gathered this summer at The Labyrinth of Rome, Georgia, to recharge our creativity. At least half of the attendees drove several (or more) hours
September 11, 2021
This.
I keep this old cartoon from The New Yorker in plain view in my writing space. The most common lament I hear from aspiring writers
June 22, 2021
Don’t Be Like Ted
As a favor to a mutual friend, I agreed to meet with an aspiring writer to talk about the business over a long supper. We’ll
June 14, 2021
WHERE WRITERS WRITE: Take a Peek Inside My Writing Shed
Its fancy name is Rosa Mystica Studio, but this is where I write, teach, mentor, and dream the most outlandish things. Have a look around.
March 28, 2021