Day 2 of my virtual book tour for Southern-Fried Woolf is here! So many thanks to Two Cool Chicks for sharing. BTW, you can sign up to win a $25 gift card to bookshop.org over there, too! There were a couple of neat tidbits that I wanted to dig out to share with you, butContinue reading “A Deep Dive into the Woolf Conference Chapter”
Author Archives: Drema Drudge
Let the (Virtual) Book Tour Begin!
Southern-Fried Woolf is HERE!! If you want to buy a print copy, I recommend this bookshop.org link for the best price. (I’m all about that.) Here’s the Kindle version. Thank you to Mythical Books for sharing the first chapter of my book on this first stop on my tour. I appreciate it so much, andContinue reading “Let the (Virtual) Book Tour Begin!”
Happy Book Birthday (Tomorrow) to Southern-Fried Woolf
The other day I stared out of the kitchen window and allowed myself to celebrate finishing this novel. I allowed the pride of creation to fill my eyes, acknowledged the bravery of sharing something that is so precious to me. This novel has been the most difficult thing I have written so far. Those IContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday (Tomorrow) to Southern-Fried Woolf”
Dear Novel #3, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Hello, third novel. Writing time is a precious commodity, and I’m not trying to squander it, but what am I supposed to do when my husband is ever lovin’ shredding in the next room, and it’s so absorbing that I’m finding it really difficult to write?! He’s prepping for a special reunion concert to celebrateContinue reading “Dear Novel #3, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”
Why Did I Write Southern-Fried Woolf?
Only ten days now until my second novel, Southern-Fried Woolf, comes out! I’m so excited, and yet as I said on a book marketing call today, “I’m so f*cking tired.” Though it elicited laughter, I meant it. (P.S. Profanity is part of the company culture and is perfectly acceptable, nearly encouraged.) A few things toContinue reading “Why Did I Write Southern-Fried Woolf?”
Southern-Fried Woolf and Cheesy Cornbread
The happiest of holidays to all of you who celebrate! I hope you’re having/have had the best of times with those you love. Hubby and I are about to celebrate another anniversary, yay, and I finally made Christmas dinner today (long story). While my cheesy cornbread can’t touch my daughter’s, it was fluffy, sweet, cheesy,Continue reading “Southern-Fried Woolf and Cheesy Cornbread”
A Room with a Review and a Pumpkin Cheesecake
I shared a sentence of author Rick Neumayer’s review of Southern-Fried Woolf the other day with you. I am incredibly honored that he spent such time with my writing. It’s hard work, reviewing a book (I did it for a publication for a time and discovered I prefer reviewing books on my own time andContinue reading “A Room with a Review and a Pumpkin Cheesecake”
Make Way for Some Southern-Fried Woolf!
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! Guess what arrived yesterday? My advance review copies of Southern-Fried Woolf! I don’t mind admitting that I sat holding a copy of the book to my chest for quite some time. It’s the perfect size and weight, and I am smitten with the cover! While receiving these means aContinue reading “Make Way for Some Southern-Fried Woolf!”
Goodbye, Gatekeepers: Self-Publishing Advice from Ashley B. Davis
Barry and I were so honored to have Ashley B. Davis on our podcast talking with us about self-publishing and her debut novel, The Space Between You and Me. What a fun, informative interview! I got to know Ashley over on Twitter some years ago, and now count her as a writing bestie. 🙂 You’veContinue reading “Goodbye, Gatekeepers: Self-Publishing Advice from Ashley B. Davis”
A Shortlisting for the Holidays!
The holidays are nearly here, and I don’t know about you, but I have some major gift wrapping to do yet. Thanks to all of you who reached out to me about my newest book coming soon, Southern-Fried Woolf, (out January 2023), being longlisted for the Page 100 Competition. I’m happy to share that itContinue reading “A Shortlisting for the Holidays!”