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Marijuana cultivation in northern California's Emerald Triangle sparks controversy. Published 12:55 p.m. February 20, 2013 - Comments
State police personnel leading children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Published 1:44 p.m. February 19, 2013 - Comments
83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron secures area during Afghan mission. Published 11:42 a.m. February 18, 2013 - Comments
Downton Abbey wraps up third season tonight. Published 11:25 a.m. February 17, 2013 - Comments
The Eagles during their Long Road Out of Eden tour of 2008. Published 11:39 a.m. February 15, 2013 - Comments
New series marks Anthony Edwards’ return to TV. Published 1:36 p.m. February 14, 2013 - Comments
Cam and Mitch throw a wild party on Modern Family while Survivor returns for its 13th Season! Hard to believe. Published 1:29 p.m. February 13, 2013 - Comments
The loyalty of a good dog or the duplicity of politicians: you choose tonight. Published 1:13 p.m. February 12, 2013 - Comments
How I Met Your Mother continues its Monday night ratings dominance. Published 11:42 a.m. February 11, 2013 - Comments
It’s here: The mid-season return of The Walking Dead. Published 10:14 a.m. February 10, 2013 - Comments
I was born and educated in Southwest Virginia, traveled with my job all over America in my twenties and early thirties then came back to the mountains to raise my daughter.
I’ve been employed as everything from a quality ...
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I was born and educated in Southwest Virginia, traveled with my job all over America in my twenties and early thirties then came back to the mountains to raise my daughter.
I’ve been employed as everything from a quality control technician in industrial construction, to a mail processing plant manager, to postmaster of a small town. I’ve been to forty nine of the fifty states, as well as many other countries. Traveling will always be a passion I indulge, and something I’ll call upon often in my writing.
I come from a long line of story tellers, and will shamelessly exploit a family tree resplendent with colorful and unique characters, both past and present.
In short my perspective will reflect the pride and familiarity I have of my Appalachian heritage. My stories will be a reflection of the values I believe we hold dearest here, all embellished with a healthy dose of Southern Appalachian flare.