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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Nadine's Boardinghouse
Nadine's house isn't a typical bed and breakfast, it's Tennyson County's notorious brothel.
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.
Welcome to the G.R.I.T. Depot
The G.R.I.T. train depot is the location where Noeware, Georgia residents visit with R.W.
Meet Maxine Stewart
Maxine Stewart has a unique characteristic, she talks through her nose.
Meet Freeda Mae Hawkins
Freeda Mae is the owner of Tennyson County's only beauty salon, The Curly Whirl.
Meet Nadine Bassette
Nadine Bassette owns a boardinghouse. Not just any old boardinghouse, this one is Tennyson County's most notorious brothel.
Meet Eva Stewart
Eva is the daughter of the town madam, though she was raised by her aunt, Maxine. The apple definitely doesn't fall far from the tree, as Eva has quite the, um, appetite of her own.
Meet Judge Duncan Boyd
Duncan is a life-long friend of Ruth Blakely and Jerri Hansard. He owns a sprawling estate in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.
