Joyce McCullough

From Patience to Payoffs

“Did you grade my essay yet, Ms. McCullough?” “When will the state send us our test results? Will we know our grades before school’s out?” “How many more days until our next break?” “When are we gonna finish this Shakespeare…

By Joyce McCullough September 1, 2024Blog Posts6 Comments

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Tribute to Teachers, Teens, Tweens, and Toddlers

August always reminds me of the stresses that accompany a new school year. Yes, the month has thirty-one days, but as a teacher I felt the month would never end. There were no holidays, no chances for snow days, no…

By Joyce McCullough July 31, 2024Blog Posts

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The Coolness of Connecting

During this hot summer month, I am reminded of the connections I have made over the years with the coolest people. Take Nicholas Sparks, for example. I met him years ago at Davis Kidd bookstore. He was promoting his latest…

By Joyce McCullough June 30, 2024Blog Posts1 Comment

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The Fullness of Fall

I had the privilege of touring New England last October when the colors of the fall foliage were at their peak. I journeyed by bus from Tennessee to Maine; and, like Bilbo and Gandalf, our pilgrimage took us there and…

By Joyce McCullough September 30, 2023Blog Posts

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Fall 2023 Newsletter: Author Interview and Giveaway

Dear Reader, Welcome to fall, y’all! It’s my favorite season of the year. Speaking of y’all, I’m excited to welcome a fellow Southerner to my interview table today. This quarter’s newsletter features a giveaway of Caris Snider’s new book There’s…

By Joyce McCullough September 22, 2023Author Interviews, Newsletters4 Comments