Unraveling and Defining Southern Literature

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“As the South goes, so goes the nation… Stories set in the South should be recognized not as stories about a particular place and time, but as microcosms of the great crucible in which all Americans now labor in our ongoing struggle over the future of our country’s divided soul.” -Ed Tarkington Southern literature is […]

Didn’t Buy The Book On Amazon? How You Can Still Leave A Review

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My readers are some of the best people in the world. Besides “where can I buy your book,” the most frequent question I get is “how can I leave a review?” The answer to both is: everywhere! Most sites, including Goodreads, Google Books, Apple, Kobo, B&N, and yes, Amazon, allow you to leave a review […]

My Summer 2021 Reading List

I’m getting stocked up for some serious summer reading! If you want to join me, check out the books that are in my #TBRpile and on my e-Reader this summer in the list below. See anything that you’ve been craving to read? In My Stack: Namesake by Adrienne Young I have to admit, I’ve been […]

Dictation for Writers & You

Do you want to be able to dictate notes on the go? I’ve found that writers find some of the best solutions, and dictation apps and tools are no exception! In several of my writing groups, dictating on-the-go has been bounced around and I wanted to share the top recommendations with you. So whether you […]

Connecting Over Board Games

A non-writerly fact about me? I love board games! But as my husband will tell you I have an *ahem* competitive streak. Which is fun for me, and not so fun for more laid-back players. ‘Tis a problem. Recently, I’ve made it a goal to find games that are more about enjoying the experience together […]