A collection of short stories about a fictional Southern town, Marsden N.C. Humor, foibles and heartwarming stories make the town real and the inhabitants memorable characters. The characters move through their days in a small town a daughter learns a secret about her dead mother, women goes through the stages of love, hopeful, love found and just as quickly lost. Roger learns something new about his wife's Jimmylegs and offers fine points on judging a chili competition.

A collection of short stories about a fictional town in North Carolina. The residents of Marsden struggle with their personality traits in stories that are bittersweet, humorous, and touching; a uniquely southern collection. The author has lived in the south for over 20 years, yet remains Almost Southern. Includes the award-winning story Missing Him