Writer of Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry and Master Photographer
One thing about writing a book is that you learn so much. Galvanized was a fun education for me, mostly North Carolina history from the early 1800s through the late 1880s. One of the characters I’d always been fascinated about is Zebulon Vance. Vance was a legislator, governor, senator, and mostly loved by the people…
This first appeared in The Nashville GraphicBy Michael K. Brantley Sometimes, I get these great ideas. I follow through, make some people happy and get a real sense of accomplishment. Other times, I get what I THINK are great ideas. They end up blowing up in my face, costing me money or contributing to an…
THE classic show of my childhood was “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Parked in front of the TV at 8 p.m. on Friday night was the only place to be for boys my age. All my friends and I watched the Duke boys spin and jump the General Lee all over Georgia back roads. I talk…
By Michael K. Brantley A version of this post first appeared as a column in The Nashville Graphic Like most of America these days, I continually stay vigilant for things that might offend me. There are a growing number of stores these days that insult me when I attempt to pay cash (which is still…