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The question I get asked most…

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the question I get asked most

Today I’m going to answer the question I get asked most these days. And it’s the BEST QUESTION EVER! But first I need to say it—I’m a published author. Today is official release day. I know you’re tired of hearing about it, but I couldn’t let this day pass without some sort of update. This has been a whirlwind week so far with Pop-Up Book Readings all over Fayetteville and planning for both a real book launch party and a virtual party (not that a virtual party isn’t real). Join me HERE tonight from 7-8:30 CST and you’ll see how much fun virtual can be.

Today I thought I’d do a very short Q & A (only one question, see how short?) because I’ve been getting the same question over and over. And seriously, I don’t mind answering any question, especially this one(!), but I may be out of pocket today and here’s the answer all nice and tidy.Continue Reading

Gracie Lee and Eudora Welty ~ common connections…

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Gracie Lee and the Eudora Welty Connection

The protagonist of my book, Gracie Lee Eudora Abbott, has an obvious connection with Eudora Welty. But there are not so obvious connections, too, that you will begin to understand as you read The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.

Eudora Welty is one of my favorite American writers. Just before Christmas when I wrote about the setting for my novel, I quoted Welty who said, “One place understood helps us understand all places better.” Welty wrote about the South, always creating a strong sense of place in her writing. And y’all know I love the South:)Continue Reading

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