Sweet Tea and Southern Drawl: Southerners Are Storytellers

Southerners are born to tell stories. It’s undeniable. It’s instilled in us at a young age sitting in Grandpa’s lap listening to the grand adventures he’s been on in life. Some are blown out of proportion, some are told out of order, and some take a while to tell, but they made us fall in love with the performance. Campfires and sleepovers are incomplete without … Continue reading Sweet Tea and Southern Drawl: Southerners Are Storytellers

Music is a Time Capsule for Lovers and Loners

We met at a concert– technically a music festival. Simple enough, but it was the wrong stage. I never thought being at the wrong place could lead to the only time I’ve ever felt right in my life. You were pushing through the crowd trying to get a glimpse of your favorite band. The stage wasn’t completely set up yet; there were no emblems or … Continue reading Music is a Time Capsule for Lovers and Loners

Excitement! Halfway Finished, Updates, and Announcement

In the past week, I’ve been lucky enough to have had an influx of inspiration while working on my current novel. From Friday to Sunday I wrote 14,000 words, allowing me to reach the halfway point in this work. The most exciting part, for me at least, is that I finally have a name for this novel! All it took was me locking myself inside … Continue reading Excitement! Halfway Finished, Updates, and Announcement