Author: The Rube Raconteur
My name is Mandy Haynes, and I’m originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Currently living life on an island off the east coast with my three rescued terriers – Moe, Curly, and Pearl - and Albert, my turtle. I am the author of two short story collections - Walking the Wrong Way Home and Sharp as a Serpent's Tooth Eva and Other Stories - and the editor of the anthology, Work In Progress. I write literary fiction with a southern drawl. I’m a professional eavesdropper, bonafide runaway, and textile artist.
What year is it?
Wow... I can't believe it's 2021. I'm sure a lot you of are feeling the same way so I know I'm not alone. So much has happened in a time where it feels like NOTHING is happening due to months of self isolation. Last April I decided to leave my job temporarily at the bookstore [...]
Every author needs an outlet. Especially one that will supplement a new author's income. If you purchase one of my felted creations, you are also supporting a starving artist. My pups and I thank you! Click on the image below to see more items. Contact puplucyblue@gmail.com for more information.
Every author needs an outlet. Especially one that will supplement a new author's income. If you purchase one of my felted creations, you are also supporting a starving artist. My pups and I thank you!
2019 has been a great year!
I can't believe it's almost over. I knew that 2019 was going to be a good one, but I had no idea it would go out with such a bang. Y'all. Walking The Wrong Way Home has sold over 300 copies since the publishing date of 11-26th. I had my first book event at Story [...]
It's happening!
So many things going on here! I've been busy, so I'll catch you up. First - I've received 237 pre-orders for Walking The Wrong Way Home. Thanks everybody for supporting me! You helped more than you know. The money received helped pay for artwork for the book, marketing, mailing supplies and books for the event. [...]
WALKING THE WRONG WAY HOME stories by Mandy Haynes
If you've read my older blogs, you know that I toyed with the idea of starting a Patreon account to help with the costs to publish my book. I just couldn't do it. I know other authors who have and they have fun doing it. And lots of success. But it just wasn't for me. [...]
I've been missing in action, but I'm back!
I've missed you guys. So many things going on in Fernandina Beach. I started a job as a bookseller at a beautiful spot here called Story & Song Bookstore and Bistro. Actually two jobs - I'm in the Bistro as a chef about fifty percent of the time. So learning two new jobs and working [...]
BULLSHIT
Several people back in Tennessee have asked to read the story. It’s a very personal story, but after my friend told me she was approached by two women at her bridge club who wanted her to thank me for sharing, I decided to put it here. The theme was Hope for The Holidays. Here’s my story –
Tell your story.
Our lives are a puzzle - made of so many different, odd shaped pieces.
Those weird ones with the sharp angles, dark red or deep blue, that look more like someone else's bad dream than a piece of your puzzle.
Surprise Story
Kati is an amazing woman. Twenty years ago she was in the Peace Corps, traveling all over Africa making friends and teaching kids.