Monthly Archives: November 2013

Confessions of a book-selling man

A month into selling Banjo’s Dream and it has been a joy. The children’s book has sold differently thank my short-story book, Fried Chicken & Wine — which was a surprise runaway  hit. Banjo’s Dream is a steady seller — … Continue reading

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SHORT STORY: The Campfire

Frost crunched under the two figures’ feet as they walked quietly through the frozen  Mississippi woods.  Record cold blanketed the land as the grandfather felt how cold his grandson’s hands were.  They needed to build a fire to stay warm. … Continue reading

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The War on Thanksgiving

Today I’ll be eating, watching football, dog shows, parades and then eating some more. I’ll be sharing time with my sister and her family. I’ll watch my kids eat waaaay too much. I’ll enjoy my wife’s amazing cooking. But I … Continue reading

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Upcoming Banjo’s Dream signing schedule

Upcoming signing schedule for Banjo’s Dream: Friday 11/29 — Barnes & Noble — 2 p.m. Saturday 11/30 — Mississippi Children’s Museum 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lemuria Books — 3 p.m. — Monday 12/2 — Main Street Books (Hattiesburg) — … Continue reading

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50 things I am thankful for…

Amy. My sons. My parents. My sisters. My family as a whole. Like water on stone, they shape me with their love (and sometimes drama) Charlie and Patsy Daniel. They are friends and mentors. Pip the dog. a quiet faith. … Continue reading

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T’was the Night Before Thanksgiving

T’was the night before Thanksgiving and all through the ‘Sip, Not a creature was stirring, not even the Pip. The Ramsey house was cleaned with extra special care With the knowledge my sister’s family soon would be here. The children … Continue reading

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It’s your choice

It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s raw — and it’s before 6 a.m.  The rain has come down in buckets for hours.  The world seems to be choking you with its frigid, unforgiving arms. I can promise you this: The gloomy … Continue reading

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Thank you Bullet

I met Bullet on Saturday. No, I wasn’t shot.  Bullet is dog and a very important part of the Banjo story. My friends Robert and April own Bullet. Or probably closer to the truth, Bullet owns Robert and April. He’s … Continue reading

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MRBA Free-For-All

After a three-week push, I’m taking today off. I slept until 9 and then ran four miles. I then cleaned the gutters. Now I am cleaning the house. Wait a minute, I thought I just said  I took the day … Continue reading

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: The Finale

Quitting your exercise routine is as easy as falling off a bike. Getting back on, though is the tough part. You might have noticed I haven’t written a Fit2Fat2Fit Blog in a while (or you didn’t care — either way, … Continue reading

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