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5 Southern Fiction Writers Not to Miss!

I love to read and have enjoyed snuggling up with a good book since the time I was a little girl. I guess you could say that an appreciation of the written word is in my blood.

5 Southern Fiction Writers Not to Miss!

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While both fiction and nonfiction are enticing, I have a special place in my heart for Southern fiction and its authors who have perfected the craft of spinning a yarn. 5 Southern Fiction writers that I highly recommend include:

Fannie Flagg-This author and actress, whose given name is Patricia Neal, is best known for penning the book that was adapted into the movie Fried Green Tomatoes (Wikipedia). The book, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (Ballantine Reader’s Circle), along with the more than ten other works that she has written are truly entertaining.

Dorothea Benton Frank-She is a talented novelist who grew up on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina and her books reflect an intimate knowledge of the “Low Country”. Her debut novel and still one of my favorites is Sullivan’s Island (Lowcountry Tales).

Lisa Patton-From Franklin, Tennessee, Lisa has amazing gift for drawing you into a story. The minute I picked up her first novel, Whistlin’ Dixie in a Nor’easter: A Novel, I was hooked and haven’t looked back since.

Mary Kay Andrews- Coming from a journalistic background, Kathy Hogan Trocheck,  has written most recently under the Mary Kay Andrews pen name (marykayandrews.com). My favorite of Andrew’s books thus far is Hissy Fit: A Novel–(about a wedding gone way wrong and the aftermath).

Greg Iles-This Natchez, Mississippi resident is a master of the Southern Thriller along with his brilliant works in other genres. He is one of those “just stayed up all night because I couldn’t put the book down” authors. One of my favorite works of Iles is The Quiet Game (Penn Cage Novels).

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Joybee says

    I’m an avid reader too and I’m from the south (NC originally). I prefer thriller/horror or fantasy books. I’ve added Greg Iles to my list of authors to try. Thanks for the suggestions I’m always looking for new authors 🙂

  3. Virginia says

    Thanks for the suggestions. There were 2 on your list I haven’t checked out before but I will now. I love Mary Kay Andrews. I just finished Ladies Night and am about to start on Save The Date.

  6. Leia says

    I’m looking for a good book to read, I’ll have to look into these ones. Thanks for linking up at On Display Thursday!

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