The first episode of a video series sharing my journey in writing my next book, from beginning to end. I learned alot of lessons while writing my first novel, Back to Dixie. Thanks to a wealth of information already out there, I developed a novel writing method that really worked well for me. As I… Continue reading Write Along #1 The Story Idea
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Fictional Presidents of Back to Dixie
Back to Dixie covers a period of 10 years and the administrations of two very different presidents.
How a fictitious law sparked political outrage online
I recently decided to share the graphic that highlights some of the provisions from the SCALE Act from Back to Dixie with an online audience. Naturally, I expected a spirited discussion, but even I was surprised by the reaction. Watch my new Youtube video to find out why.
How systemic racism was addressed in the book
The climate described in the early chapters of Back to Dixie is strikingly similar to today’s America. In fact, the book mirrored our reality up until early 2021 when the first draft was completed. Consequently, the characters in Back to Dixie also experienced the rash of civil rights offenses and the meaningless deaths of so… Continue reading How systemic racism was addressed in the book
Why I wrote the book…
In this video, I share my inspiration for writing Back to Dixie, after almost thirty years. I also talk about the experience I hope readers have.