Category Archives: Writing

In the middle of the night a middle-aged man woke with a jolt.  For months he had been praying for something to be thankful for and for months, he received no clear answer to his prayers. The clock read 3:23 … Continue reading →

Sparks and embers floated skyward, adding to the pinpoints of light in the starry heavens above. The heat from the dying bonfire created an oasis from the cold.  It was the first chilly night of fall — A gift for … Continue reading →

A car lies crushed after an early Sunday morning accident. Three young, promising lives are taken from us way too soon. I can’t image the horror the three boys’ parents are going through right now.  They are living every parent’s … Continue reading →

A few spooky stories just in time for Halloween: A Magical Halloween: A town’s mysterious mansion and its magical owner. The Ghost of the Smokies: A true ghost story I made up. Monster Chronicles: Short humorous stories about real monsters … Continue reading →

Oaks lined the oldest street of one of Mississippi’s oldest towns.  The homes along it dated from well before the Civil War.  It was one of the few towns in the South that General Sherman hadn’t burned. Rumor was that … Continue reading →

A few stories set along the Gulf Coast: The Ring: A man’s journey return back from brink after Hurricane Katrina. Landfall: A man struggles to recover from Katrina  as another storm blows in. The Oak: A sentinel watches the Coast … Continue reading →

A few stories that I’ve written that are set in the magical land we know as the Mississippi Delta. The Storm: A story set in the Delta about the amazing power of forgiveness. The Unanswered Prayer: A man of faith … Continue reading →