One of the things I love about living in Alabama is you can find red dirt roads just like this one within just a few miles of any metropolitan area. This particular dirt road can be found in Gee's Bend.
Gee's Bend is a little pocket of land surrounded by the Alabama River on three sides. As soon as the contract for The Witches of Gee's Bend was official, I climbed in my van, drove 120 miles, and took this picture (among others). Somehow I don't think it's changed all that much from 1932, which is when my story takes place.
“Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason”
-Jerry Seinfeld
Hmmm, this photo evokes so many possibilities! What type of story is The Witches of Gee's Bend?
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my site and leaving such a kind comment!
Have a lovely evening.
Oh yes, I am looking forward to checking out your book! I just found it on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Debbie
Ohhh...I love witch stories..please share details..the picture is very provocative!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra and Alison! The book at Amazon is a book of poem -- What Came Before. The Witches of Gee's Bend is a midgrade children's novel to be released in 2010.
ReplyDeleteIrene,
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I wish you lots of luck with the new book. It sounds like a good one.
Hugs,
Debbie