An edgy, contemporary coming-of-age young adult novel with elements of adventure and romance. If you loved Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voight and Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor growing up, but wish there was something in their veins written for older audiences, this is the book for you! Poor Florida Cracker explores the effects of poverty-stricken southern living in the vein of Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison, but set in modern times. When Sissy Collet and her siblings … [Read more...] about Poor Florida Cracker by Chelsea Falin
Trusting the Currents by Lynnda Pollio
Trusting the Currents is a multi-award winning visionary novel that guides readers into their own truth and transformation. Narrated by Addie Mae Aubrey, a Southern, African-American woman, Trusting the Currents is a story of self-discovery and the uneasy search for one’s place in life. Beginning at age eleven with the arrival of beautiful, mysterious cousin Jenny and her shadowy stepfather, Uncle Joe, Trusting the Currents explores Addie Mae’s reluctant awakening. As Jenny introduces Addie Mae … [Read more...] about Trusting the Currents by Lynnda Pollio
Interview with Author – Lenore Harper
About Lenore Harper: Lenore Harper has been passionate about writing and all-things romance for as long as she can remember. She spends the bulk of her time in Columbus, Georgia writing about alpha males and the just-as-strong women who love them. Outside of the writing-sphere, Lenore loves sipping on sweet tea while reading a good book or fueling her Southern-ness with some jeeping. What inspires you to write? I always looked to read and had a desire to write but it wasn't until I received … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lenore Harper
Interview with Author – Jamela
About Jamela: Jamala-Ms. J has been writing for 35+ years. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia Metro with her musician/videographer husband. She reads almost anything and writes mainly fiction. She dabbles in poetry, prose and other non-fiction works. She has been published in regional magazines and newsletters. She is currently working on another collection of short stories. She has several collections of short stories, which include And I Trusted You, What Is This World Coming To? … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jamela
Interview with Author – Lynnda Pollio
About Lynnda Pollio: Lynnda never expected to be a writer until she started hearing the mystical voice of Addie Mae Aubrey, a Southern, African-American woman who asked Lynnda to share the story of her teenage years in the late 1930s. Born in New Jersey, she grew up surrounded by trees. Lynnda wandered through a childhood feeling like she belonged somewhere else…like there was always some time, some place that was waiting for her. As an adult, she moved to New York City and eventually … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lynnda Pollio
Interview with Author – Olivia Folmar Ard
About Olivia Folmar Ard: Olivia began writing creatively at eight years old. During middle and high school, she attended several writing conferences and submitted poems and short stories to various writing contests. She finished her first long work of fiction, a novella entitled Heaven’s Song, in the tenth grade. Her short story “By Its Cover” placed first in its division in the 2008 District III Alabama Penman Creative Writing Contest. She took a reprieve from writing during her years at the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Olivia Folmar Ard
Interview with Author – Sherry Snider
About Sherry Snider: Sherry Snider, Technical Writer evolved over years of teaching (English, reading, & speech), then, working in the IT (Information Technology) field. After documenting hundreds of technical processes and teaching others how to duplicate results, technical writing and training became the next logical career path. After many happy years of corporate employment as a documentation specialist and technical trainer, opportunities for independent contract and freelance work … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherry Snider
Interview with Author – Susan Sheehey
About Susan Sheehey: Susan writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense and women's fiction. Her newest release, PRINCE OF SOLANA, is a romantic suspense releasing Feb 25th, 2015 on Amazon, Kobo, and Nook. After spending six years in the corporate world, her true passion wouldn't let go and she's been writing ever since. She lives and laughs in Texas with her husband and two sons. She's a strong advocate for Autism Awareness and support, and includes an element of water in every … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Susan Sheehey
Interview with Author – Elaine Calloway
About Elaine Calloway: Elaine Calloway is the Amazon.com bestselling author of paranormal and fantasy novels with elements of romance and desire. Her “tales of the living, the dead and the eerie in between” include the ELEMENTAL CLANS series, the SOUTHERN GHOSTS series and several short stories. A New Orleans native, Elaine grew up with a love of all things supernatural and enjoys visiting the “Crescent City.” She currently lives in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. www.elainecalloway.com What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elaine Calloway
The Clock Of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren @klanncy
Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Books Awards Winner. 2013 Next Generation Book Awards, Finalist. 2013 Readers' Favorite Book, Finalist. 2013 San Francisco Book Festival, Honorable Mention. BRAG Medallion Honoree. In the small town of Hadlee, Mississippi, during the 1980's, Jason Lee Rainey struggles to find his way amongst the old, steadfast Southern attitudes about race, while his friendship with a black boy, Samson Johnson, deepens. By way of stories from others, Jason Lee learns about his … [Read more...] about The Clock Of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren @klanncy
Famous in a Small Town (An Entering Southern Country Novel) by Diana Anderson @DianaJAnderson1
The quiet town of Cypress, Mississippi is turned upside down when a former citizen, Raven Sawyer, returns for a funeral. Raven’s fictional novel goes viral when the town folk realize that she’s the author, and soon they’re thinking that her book is not fiction but truth. Every little dirty detail is revealed in her book and has the people of Cypress wagging their tongues and shaking their heads at a few of the upper-class citizens and—the Sheriff. All Raven wants is to get through the funeral … [Read more...] about Famous in a Small Town (An Entering Southern Country Novel) by Diana Anderson @DianaJAnderson1
Interview with Author – Diana Anderson @DianaJAnderson1
Author Bio: Diana Anderson, a native Oklahoman, now lives in northwestern Mississippi with her husband and their Jack Russell Terrier. Her previous works include, Faded Rose (mystery/thriller/romance), and A Vanilla Christmas (holiday romance), and books one and two in A Southern Country Novel series, Happy Valley and Mississippi Gambler (mystery/thriller/humor). Her latest release, Remember When, is a mystery/thriller/romance. Diana enjoys, reading, portrait art, and photography. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Diana Anderson @DianaJAnderson1
