We’ve all heard them. The sliver-tongued salesman who could sell snow to an Eskimo. Eloquent Eddie whose cookware “will last for life.” Sunshine Sally promising “youth in a bottle.” Guarantees and declarations abound. No product or topic is off-limits. Anything goes. Even at the risk of telling little white lies. Sadly, sacrificing integrity has become a way of life. And worse, it seems …
How Our Writing Defines Us
What were they thinking? Have you ever wondered that as you plowed through a much-anticipated novel and it not lived up to your expectations? On the other hand, maybe your reaction was one of elation. Wow! Annie Author hit it out of the park again! Since Heartfelt, Homespun Fiction is my tagline, I’m keenly aware that’s what my readers will …
Preserving Integrity
We love to travel throughout the South. We enjoy the history, the Southern hospitality, the warmth, the cooking, and the relaxed way of life. Several years ago, we had the opportunity to visit a few of the museums in Mobile, Alabama. One such museum was the “Oakleigh House.” The grandeur of this beautifully restored home was breathtaking, particularly the sitting room pictured above. …