I’m a firm believer that reading and writing go hand and
hand. A southerner through and through, I love my Georgia peaches and pecans
while curling up with a good book. I’m more than convinced that my characters
love Georgia as much as I do.
They spend countless hours trampling around the state
seeking out the next great adventure and Georgia has
plenty of adventure to
offer. Even for those with fictitious worlds a taste of my beloved Georgia
can’t help but seep into the seams of the story. Settings are the foundations
of my stories and location, location, location sums up the variety of
experiences Georgia has to offer. 
Whether a lover of city life or a dreamer of country outings
like me, Georgia has something for everyone. Mountains in the north, beaches to
the east, cities with monuments and rich histories, Georgia sings a song of
“Welcome to Sparta,” is a saying most natives know; a
reminder of In the Heat of the Night,
filmed in Sparta, GA. The trademark “Yeee…Haaww!” can still be heard as the
members of some of the smaller counties pay tribute of the Dukes of Hazard. Visitors can even speak with a real Southern
Belle, when they visit Stately Oaks for a Gone
with the Wind tour.
With Civil Right history galore, Georgia is the home of
Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic site, and
the APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum. For others with a love
of historic houses, take a tour around Savannah or visit The Little White
Whitehouse. Interested in the native population? The Kolomoki Mounds, Etowah
Mounds, or Rock Eagle might grant you the answers
The major cities are the places to schmooze with local celebrities.
The FOX Theatre in Atlanta
always has a show. The High Museum of Art and The Michael C. Carlos Museum at
Emory University give visitors a taste of art and the past from around the
world. We even have something for every race fan: drag strips through out the
state with Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motor Speedway hosting major events during
balmy fall nights and hot summer days.
Regardless of what wets your whistle or tickles your fancy,
Georgia has something for everyone. So come on down and get a taste of our
Southern style sweet tea and hospitality. You might just find that hidden gem
to
enrich your mind and spirit.
I am currently running a contest to celebrate my latest
release: Doubletake (2014). For more
information, feel free to explore my where to find me links--
Where to find me:
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(all pictures provided by author)
Ana'Gia, the words you use to describe your beautiful state are inspiring! It sounds like you could never be bored in Georgia! Thanks for the wonderful virtual tour.
ReplyDeleteTruly interesting. Thanks so much for sharing your state! Radine
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new novel! I've never been to Georgia but it sounds like a beautiful state.
ReplyDeleteOh my! A friend who lived in Tennessee for a while traveled through Georgia and said that when they drank healing waters - I had till now forgotten the name of the Park they talked about - the wife's chronic headaches disappeared. Your article is interesting and shows that Georgia has much to offer. My favorite would be the places in nature. Just wondering... Has anyone tried sliding down that waterfalls you show in the picture. Not sure what's at the bottom but looks like fun with the right equipment.
ReplyDeleteVery well written. I am definitely putting this state on my 'must visit' list.
ReplyDeleteI am picturing it all in my mind as I write this. Ah, too beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your pictures. That waterfall looks gorgeous. I guess we'll have to add Georgia to the states we need to camp in, if we ever get to retire and travel to state parks in states we haven't been to yet.
ReplyDeleteGood blog. I've spent a lot of time in Georgia. My son lives with his family in Roswell, so I've had a taste of Atlanta, including the traffic, and the gorgeous mountains to the north. I lived in SC, just 20 minutes from lovely Savannah, a treat in itself. Georgia has a lot of history and lovely places to see. Fun to walk along the Chatahoochie River, or visit the apple orchards up north, or Tybee Island to the east.
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