In the Hood with Billy Coffey

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A lot of people talk about the art of writing. Some of the people who say they are writers simply practice the art of hype. But Billy Coffey is the real deal. A good-hearted fellow who can craft a story from table scraps. Billy’s latest book — When Mockingbirds Sing — will hit the shelves [...]

On Juxtapositions

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  Barry Hannah used to say it was the glaring juxtapositions of the South that made it such fertile soil for writers. The rich. The poor. The black. The white. I think about what Barry said all the time. Juxtapositions abound. That has never been more obvious to me than as someone who teaches First [...]

God’s Super Bowl Team

Colin

  With the Big Game just days away you probably have your checklist of things to do: – Invite all your friends -Stock up on wings, chips, dip and napkins – Fill the fridge with your favorite sodas and brews – Make sure the cable bill is paid in full – Decorate den in your [...]