I realize the word (or words-depending on how you use them) throwdown can have multiple meanings depending on where you live and what you’re in to. Where I come from, if you hear somebody say they’re about to throwdown, you better back up because there’s gonna be a fight. It happens between brothers, sisters, cousins, friends,Continue reading
Author: Meda White
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Word for Wednesday: Throwdown #southernstyle
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Girls Gone Huntin’
You probably know there are a lot of hunters in my neck of the woods, also known as the Deep South. What you might not know is a bunch of them are female. Some ladies, even in the South, are put off by the idea of shooting an animal. But the rest of us? GiveContinue reading
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Deep Freeze in the Deep South #shortstory
Southerners were surprised when yesterday’s wintery weather took a turn for the worse. Shortly after the schools announced early closings, many roads closed due to icy conditions. Motorists were stuck and stranded all along the roadways, many trying to get to their kids. Thank the Lord a lot of Southerners are crazy about their for fourContinue reading
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Round 1: Ding, Ding
Last January, I blogged about some of the DisciplinaryLanguage I’d learned since entering the world of writing. I’ve come a long way, baby, but I’m learning new stuff every day. The phrase of the week is First Round Edits. I’d heard published authors toss the terminology around and I’d nod my head like, “Oh yeah,Continue reading
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If I’m Dreaming, Don’t Wake Me Up
It’s been an excellent week. So much so that I’m afraid someone will pinch me and I’ll wake up to find it’s a dream. In fact, if I were a character in one of my books, something horrible would have to happen to ratchet up the conflict and tension. (Plotting at all times is aContinue reading