The G.L. Yancy Blog: Insights into Woven Branches and more!

Welcome to the G.L. Yancy blog, where you'll find behind-the-scenes insights, character deep dives, and exclusive updates on the Woven Branches series. Join G.L. as he shares his inspirations, thoughts on Southern culture, and the creative process behind his captivating serials. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, this blog offers a closer look at the stories and characters that make Woven Branches a Southern drama like no other. Dive in and explore!

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Welcome to Ruth and Jerri's Atlanta apartment, early 1970s

In the early 1970s, Ruth Blakely and Jerri Hansard shared an apartment in Atlanta's Little 5 Points neighborhood.

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A Word From Woven Branches Final Editor, Kathy Reynolds

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Meet Dr. Jerri Hansard

Dr. Hansard is the best friend of Mayor Ruth Blakely. Her daughter, Tina, is Ruth's visually impaired trusted assistant. Jerri is Noeware, Georgia's most popular psychologist.

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A Word From Jennifer Kuzara, Woven Branches Creative Editor

Some books you edit. Others edit you. Periwinkle Blues is the latter.

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Meet Dr. Meg Givens

Meg is daughter to Harrison and Camille Tennyson, sister to Gail Wilson, and wife of Dr. Don Givens. She's on a quest to find herself in between shifts at Tennyson General Hospital.

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Meet "Dog"

The Waddell family has one member who seems to be immune from its drama, Dog. That's right, the dog's name is Dog, and he has witnessed some real shenanigans.

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Meet Camille Archer Tennyson

Camille Tennyson is the woman everyone loves to hate. She is the mother of Gail and Meg, and the wife of Commissioner Harrison Tennyson.

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Progress on the special edition of Woven Branches

Woven Branches, Book 5, The Periwinkle Blues is a special edition of the series. This book features about 85% flashback scenes used to answer a lot of big questions.

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Meet Rufus

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Meet Agnes Vanderpool

Miss Agnes, as folks around Tennyson County call her, is South Georgia's crankiest cleaning lady. You can try to stay away from Agnes' bad side, but she doesn't really have a good one.

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Welcome to Nadine's Boardinghouse

Nadine's house isn't a typical bed and breakfast, it's Tennyson County's notorious brothel.

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Meet Gail Wilson

Gail is the heartbeat of the Grand Hotel, Noeware, Georgia's most recognizable landmark. She is the daughter of Harrison and Camille Tennyson, sister of Dr. Meg Givens, ex-wife of Ned Wilson.