Melissa Ashley: 5 books

A woman overshadowed by history steps back into the light . . . Artist Elizabeth Gould spent her life capturing the sublime beauty of birds the world had never seen before. But her legacy was eclipsed by the fame of her husband, John Gould. The Birdman?s Wife at last gives voice to a passionate and...

An anthology of holiday short stories and a novella (292 pages) A former Marine, desperate for employment, takes a temp job that leads to a life-changing decision on Christmas Eve. A family locket with magical powers saves the life of its wearer during the holidays.  A doctor’s nonfiction...

Food warms the heart. It brings people together as they gather to share in the feast. Becoming an author does not follow a single route. There are many ways to reach the goal. Let Inkspell Publishing’s best-selling and award-wining authors tempt you as they share their favorite recipes...

New York Times best-selling writer Pat Conroy (1945–2016) inspired a worldwide legion of devoted fans numbering in the millions, but none are more loyal to him and more committed to sustaining his literary legacy than the many writers he nurtured over the course of his fifty-year writing life. In...

'You've never been black, have you? No, if you'd been black, you wouldn't ask no silly-ass question like that.'" This article appears in the Winter 2012 issue of Southern Cultures. The full issue is also available as an ebook. Southern Cultures is published quarterly (spring, summer,...