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About Me

I am a writer. That is not so much what I do as who I am. I tried to write my first novel when I was 12 -- a vampire tale. I've been writing ever since. Somewhere on here, I'll post some links to any current or archived links where people can go and read what I've had published in fiction and poetry.I am currently a staff writer AGAIN for The Daily Corinthian (Corinth, MS), after about six years of wandering. In my previous incarnation as a staff writer, I won several awards -- both with the Associated Press Association and Mississippi Press Association. With my sister Betty Jo's help, maybe I can get a picture of some of those awards to post here somewhere. I'm still figuring this site out. Sigh. I also write a weekly column for the Daily Corinthian. The column is a "Bombeckish" humorist sort of thing called "The Story Hour," where I chronicle my neuroses and tell on my family as often as possible. I've been doing it for over eight years now. It comes out every Wednesday.Now, that is fun, but what I really am, in my heart of hearts, is a writer of genre fiction -- fantasy, scifi and horror. Currently, I am working on a fantasy novel called "The Gifted." I have published a small poetry chapbook (most of it fantasy) called, "Passion Fruit and Other Loops" by Sam's Dot Publishing. (The poetry book and my novella, "Urbania," can be purchased at www.genremall.com) I'll also be one of the co-editors of a new fiction, poetry mag coming out (also by SDP) called, "Sounds of The Night." (writers: check out guidelines at samsdotpublishing.com)I have four kids wonderful kids -- three grown -- Amber (22); Whitney (20); Samantha (18); and a son, Jordan (13). They are the BEST CHILDREN IN THE WORLD!! 'Nuff said. I am divorced, 42 years old, and was in college up until the beginning of this semester. I've now put school back on hold as I become re-acclimated to being a professional writer again. ... Now, let's see what other mischief I can get into ... (sound of footsteps walking away ...)
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My Interests

Writing, reading, movies, Renaissance festivals, religion, paranormal stuff, astrology, history, philosophy, I love discussing thoughts and ideas ... Which Tarot Card Are You?
You are the Star card. The Star is the light of hope. Shining in the night, sending light into darkness, the stars provide direction to sailors and are a field on which to dream. Humanity used to look up at the sky and desire to be there, to find out what it all meant, and now we have been a distance into space and have elementary ideas of the makeup of all the different stars. This kind of achievement adds further fuel to our hopes. The eternal, slow-moving stars that will be long shining past the end of our own existence provide hope of immortality, and the vast space they suggest and the very mystery they hold provide us with excitement and knowledge yet to be discovered. Image from: Danielle Sylvie Taylor http://members.limitless.org/~morpheum/gallery.html
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Music:

Too many to name them all ... but a few for now ... Evanescence, BLUES!!!!!!!, Loreena McKennitt, Enya, Indigo Girls, Eagles, Steve Miller Band, Bad Company, Ray Charles, Pearl Jam, Nickelback, Keith Urban, Train, Pink Floyd, SANTANA!!! (his collaborative stuff is great) ... Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Beethoven, Foreigner, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Heart, JIMI HENDRIX, Skillet, Seether, Porcupine Tree, Stone Temple Pilots, RUSH, ... marching bands, oh, I give up! I like it all!

Movies:

The Hunt For Red October, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Phenomenon, The Notebook, Interview With The Vampire, Donnie Darko, Thelma and Louise, Fried Green Tomatoes, Chronicles of Riddick, All of the Lord of the Rings movies, Harry Potter, Legend, Willow, Princess Bride, ANYTHING BY M. Knight Shyamalan, Stargate, Wayne's World, Forty Year Old Virgin, Wedding Crashers, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Frida, Under The Tuscan Sun, Practical Magic, NOW add to this list, 300, The Kingdom, Elizabethtown, 3:10 to YUMA, Tombstone ... Oh, too many to name here too!!

Television:

Can't afford T.V. -- I'm a starving artist, remember?? But, I do sneak over to Mom's and watch "House" and "Scrubs" whenever possible. Oh, add to that "Jericho" and "The Terminator" series.

Books:

Oh ... no ... This would take waaaay too much time! However, anything by Stephen King, Ayn Rand, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Alice Hoffman, John Grisham, Robert James Waller, Michael Chrichton, Sandra Brown, ... I am also a fan of the classics like Steinbeck, (Rand would fit in that category), and Faulker

Heroes:

Jesus the Christ. Anyone who fights to be happy and make their dreams come true!!! People who aren't afraid to overcome heartbreak and sorrow and love without bitterness ... People who forgive ...

My Blog

Paging Dr. Doolittle

Paging Dr. Doolittle By L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer It is official. My sister, Betty Jo, is now Dr. Doolittle. I could also picture her as Jim Carrey in the first "Ace Ventura Pet Detective" film. ...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:43:00 PST

Turning in the Man Card

Turning in the man cardBy L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer My co-workers and I share a workspace divided by thin cubicle walls, which give only the illusion of privacy. We unintentionally and sometimes ...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:45:00 PST

Heeding the Warning

Heeding the warningBy L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer I am heeding the subtle warnings. I think everyone else should heed the warnings, too. Well, the season is upon us. The season we all dread and fear....
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Fri, 23 May 2008 07:58:00 PST

Keeping us in stitches

Keeping us in stitchesBy L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer My kids suffer every day because they have a weird mother like me -- especially when there's a crisis. The problem is that it is too late now. I'v...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Thu, 08 May 2008 03:34:00 PST

Jimmy Cliff - I can see clearly now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIqLsGT2wbQ This song does wonderful things for the heart, mind and spirit. I thought I would share it with you all - My Tribe. Love and hugs to you all ... We...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Sat, 03 May 2008 01:34:00 PST

Evanescence - "Good Enough"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSxoKQ_sWYY Don't let anyone make you feel like you're not good enough ... like you're not worthy of anything less than fierce passion, loyalty and love. I am ...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Sat, 03 May 2008 01:29:00 PST

Closing the Parthenon

Closing the ParthenonBy L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. I have come to firmly believe that there is one popular exhibit that I might not ever have been meant to see the Parthenon, in...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Thu, 01 May 2008 09:53:00 PST

Where have all the hippies gone?

Where have all the hippies gone?By L.A. Story HouryStaff WriterI have an old friend whom I miss very much -- who used to refer to me as the "Mississippi Hippie Gal." It is funny. I was really born t...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:27:00 PST

Makin Music is for Monsters

Making music is for monstersBy L.A. Story HouryStaff Writer HENDERSON, Tenn. I hugged my daughter, Samantha, after the show & she was completely green and had a giant third eye in the middle of her ...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:15:00 PST

Loving Friends Made Me an Idiot!

Loving friends made me an idiotBy L.A. Story HouryStaff WriterI am always accused of "telling too much" on my friends and family members. Hey, I can't help it. They give me so much material! Still, th...
Posted by Mississippi Hippie Chick on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:35:00 PST