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 Dennis Hernandez
Dennis Hernandez arrived in Noeware Georgia under a cloud of mystery. His story only gets more complicated as we learn more.
Welcome to Middle Georgia Psychiatric Hospital (early 1970s)
A familiar Woven Branches setting and home to one of Tennyson County’s natives.
Welcome to East Gray Street
Main Street in Noeware, Georgia changes names to become E. Gray Street as one enters a more seedy part of town. E. Gray Street is introduced in Woven Branches, Book 6, Enigma.
Welcome to the Lewis Residence
Adairsville, Georgia is home to Sadie Lewis. The house sits in the middle of 25 secluded acres. The house holds almost as many secrets as Ms. Lewis herself.
Meet Carlton Washington Jr., Candace, Alex and Alisha
Carlton Jr. and his wife Candace recently returned from a missionary trip in Kenya. They moved in with Cora and Carl, Carlton's parents, who have been raising twins Alex and Alisha.
Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Noeware
The Methodist church is the place of worship of many of Tennyson County’s residents. Cora and Carl Washington, their son Billy, and Mayor Ruth Blakely can all be found in its pews on Sunday mornings.
Meet Tina Hansard
Tina, daughter of Dr. Jerri Hansard, is the right-hand woman of Mayor Ruth Blakely.
Meet Deidre Edwards
Deidre Edwards, the mother of Allison Edwards, is a single woman living in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta.
Meet Daisy Wei
Daisy is a very interesting character. She is the daughter of Carol Wei, owner of the flower shop, and Joe Wei, a landscaper.
Meet Rhonda Conner
Nurse Conner is a busy woman. Not only is she a shift nurse at Tennyson General Hospital, but she is the chief caregiver of Mama Jo Blakely (bless her heart).
Meet Misti Waddell
Misti Waddell is the estranged wife of Cash Waddell, Tennyson County's resident hoodlum. Shes arrived in town to change her life, and hopefully gain custody of her little girl, Annie.
Meet Santiago Espenoza
Santiago Espenoza is the head of a Mexican cartel that specializes in drug trafficking, among other things.
Welcome to Tennyson County
Ah, Tennyson County, Georgia. The county is located in the Southwestern corner of the state, not far from the Alabama and Florida lines.
Meet Stan Montgomery
Stan Montgomery is a retired school principal with a secret. While he initially comes across as laid back, even naive, don't be fooled.
Welcome to the Piedmont Motor Inn
The Piedmont Motor Inn is a familiar 1970s setting in the Woven Branches series.
Meet Claire Montgomery
Claire Montgomery is the hard-hitting General Manager of the Grand Hotel. She's considered the boss of Main Street.
Meet Uncle J.B.
J.B. is brother to Jolene "Mama Jo" Blakely. In fact, he once shared a house with her as an adult. He had a particular fondness for her daughter's, too, which led to his need to find new living quarters.
Meet Wade Hansard
Wade Hansard got off to s difficult start in life. He was raised by Jerri Hansard, his foster mother, in Columbus, Georgia due to a set of very unfortunate circumstances.
Meet Marge Waddell
Marge Waddell came to Tennyson County because a family member was hospitalized. Out of the entire Waddell family, Marge seems to be the most level headed.
Meet Patricia Barfield
Patricia Barfield is a complicated woman. She works as a nurse in the Cardiac unit of Tennyson General Hospital. Her roommate, Rhonda Conner, is her best friend, but Rhonda worries that Patricia is having issues she isn't talking about.