Buzz Cuts, Bribery & Fried Okra
Last night as I was texting Deb about something, I told her I needed to head over to my son and daughter-in-law’s house to cut Leo’s hair. And she texted…
Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House
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Writing for an Audience of One
“Would you write this book if you knew you were writing it only for me?” That’s the question I heard—twice—back in 2002 at the outset of my writing journey. I’d…
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The Story Behind the Story: Connecting with Lynne Tolley…and Jack Daniel’s Favorite Novel
I had one of those moments recently that I’ll remember for a long time. I was in Lynchburg, Tennessee, speaking at the Moore County Historical Society—a town that, if you’ve…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Daniel’s, Miss Mary Bobo, and Lynchburg, Tennessee
As September approaches and the release of In These Hills gets closer . . . RELEASING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026Christian Historical Fiction . . . I’m receiving more reader mail with…
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Do these names ring a bell?
Jack Daniel? What about Miss Mary Bobo? Or the town of Lynchburg, Tennessee? If not, hopefully they will soon. Tyndale Publishers is close to finishing the cover for my SEPTEMBER…