Cheap Beer & Ice Cold Murder
That time I was summoned to Nashville to write a tell-all about a country music legend. Shortly after, I was approached to pen a true
May 10, 2024
Musings
The Writer’s Life: Stalkers I’ve Known (& One Who Remains Unidentified)
Within a week of publication of my memoir, the first stalker appeared. Two more would follow. I never dreamt one would sneak into my home.
May 10, 2024
Gutters & Stars: An Excerpt From The Cracker Queen
A writing life is nurtured in beautiful, decadent, messy Savannah.
March 10, 2024
Rutabaga Woman
In a raw Savannah neigborhood, the Rutabaga Woman shines a bright light and brings water to the thirsty.
March 10, 2024
For Women Who Talk Too Much
If your report cards said you talked too much, this story is in your high honor.
March 10, 2024
First Sermon
My first homily at the age of four. Being Southern, the sermon warned of a grievious sin against good food.
March 10, 2024
Mama’s Loaded for Bear
Mama Bear springs into action when a crackhead holds her baby sister hostage. You can’t make this stuff up, people.
March 10, 2024
Chicago Stud Muffin (and Race Relations)
Mama’s fondest Chicago memory wasn’t of the racial unrest she helped quell. It was of the stud muffin at her door.
March 10, 2024
The Heart of Things
Endoscopy. Holter Monitor. Meds. Cessation of caffeine. Echocardiogram. Stress echo test. Nuclear stress echo test. This is how I’ve spent the last 2 months after
March 10, 2024
She Who Laughs Retreat: Writing & Sacred Sisterhood
We wrote. We did the soul work. We laughed. Then laughed some more. We hiked. Crafted collages. Donned tattoos. Cried. Uplifted. Listened. Shared goosebumps. Reveled
January 16, 2024