There are so many things readers can do to support authors. What are the best things readers can do to support their favorite authors? You’re likely to see some examples of these southern belle rules in most of my fiction. One of the articles I wrote is called “Manners of the Modern Southern Belle.” It pretty much sums up what it’s like to be a proper southern lady in today’s world.

Like my fiction, it’s part of who I am, and it comes out in my stories-especially those that are set in the South. I’m a southern woman and a military brat, so etiquette is something that’s been hammered into my head for as long as I remember. I’ve been an etiquette writer for TheSpruce (formerly About-dot-com) for many years. Soooo…you’re an etiquette writer? What is that, and how does it inform your fiction?

You don’t have to agree with them, but if they’re related, there’s a bond that should never be broken. You might argue with them, but when you need someone, you should be there for each other. It’s important to find something to love about each and every person you call your sister, brother, aunt, uncle, and even your second cousin twice removed. What do you hope readers take away after reading High Cotton?įamily is important, even when you don’t agree with them. All their lives are interesting on their own, but when you put them together, it’s like an explosion-literally an explosion in book one. There’s so much going on in this family, they can’t keep up with each other. So yes, all these books will set during the time leading up to a reunion, during the actual event, and the days afterward. The Bucklin family has reunions twice a year. What can readers expect from the Bucklin Family Reunion series? (Are ALL these books going to be about a family reunion?) And of course, there’s always some trepidation when you’re not sure how the family will accept some of the changes in your life. Quite a bit of preparation goes into each reunion. I’ve always enjoyed reunion stories, and my family had some of the best reunions, complete with drama, great southern food, and lots of hugs. Will Shay find the excitement she’s looking for, or realize she prefers her quiet and predictable life? In this interview, Debby shares why her new series revolves around family reunions, the role that etiquette plays in her stories, and what she most loves to hear from readers…ĭebby, what inspired the story in High Cotton? Some families are filled with so much love they can’t help but drive each other crazy. Author Debby Mayne kicks off her new Bucklin Family Reunion series with High Cotton (Gilead Publishing).

High Cotton by Debby Mayne