Author: Kelly Kazek

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How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south

Kelly Kazek

"How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south." Following is an excerpt from this week’s column on It's a Southern Thing. The link at the bottom takes you to the full column. I do that because It's a Southern Thing owns the rights to this column and I can’t blog it in its… Continue reading How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south

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I’m offering a free author visit for book clubs who buy ‘Not Quite Right’

Kelly Kazek

Have you been looking for an upbeat read for your next book club selection? If you think your group would enjoy reading and discussing my new humor book, “Not Quite Right: Mostly True Tales of a Weird News Reporter,” I have a special offer for you. Book club members will receive a discount on orders… Continue reading I’m offering a free author visit for book clubs who buy ‘Not Quite Right’

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Katrina Trees, Gulf Coast roadside attraction, recall our tour of the devastation

Kelly Kazek

I recently came across an interesting roadside attraction that I was surprised I didn’t know about: the Katrina Trees along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. These “survivors” of the devastation now draw tourists to the area and help support local businesses. But before telling you about them, here’s my backstory: About two or three weeks… Continue reading Katrina Trees, Gulf Coast roadside attraction, recall our tour of the devastation