In the Beginning . . .

Susan starts a blog I know I’ve been a sluggard (or a slacker?) lately when it comes to writing for…

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Two Writing Conferences this Summer: I’m Leading Three Workshops and Moderating Two Panels

I’m so excited to be leading three workshops and two panels at two writer’s conferences this summer: Alabama Writer’s Conclave,…

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Small Mississippi Towns and the Characters That (Might) Live There!

Eleven years ago this August I went to the first Mississippi Writers Guild Conference in Clinton, Mississippi. It was pivotal…

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The Almost Sisters and Pen & Palette’s 10-Year Anniversary!

I’ve been a fan of Joshilyn Jackson since I first met her back in August of 2007 (hard to believe…

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