Author Archives: sally

Gardening for the Homebrewer!

Posted on September 16, 2015 by sally

My very talented, very beautiful, and very fabulous sister, Wendy Tweten, just published a book! Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More. This book would have been wonderful during Prohibition!! … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never – Prohibition Lecture Today!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by sally

I have been so busy finishing my next two books and working on this lecture that I have not had time to promote it. But here it is – just in case. I will be delivering a lecture on New Orleans’ … Continue reading →

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Let’s Rename New Orleans

Posted on July 14, 2015 by sally

I strongly approve of renaming the racist Lee Circle and tearing down the Robert E. Lee statue. I have complied a brief list of other streets, statues, institutions and buildings that also need to go. First off, let’s rename the … Continue reading →

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The Bolden Bar June 6th

Posted on June 5, 2015 by sally

I will be at the Bolden Bar in the New Orleans Jazz Market on Saturday, June 6th from 5pm to 8pm. 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. I will be selling and signing copies of my book “Hope & New Orleans: … Continue reading →

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Bye 2014 Shows

Posted on June 5, 2015 by sally

Well, time to update my “Shows” for 2105. For prosperity purposes – here were my shows and appearances for 2014. UPCOMING SHOWS AND APPEARANCES FOR 2014 Please check back here frequently for updates and additions! Some of my work is … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Posted on March 30, 2015 by sally

I recently did a photo essay for Tulane University about the new policy changes for St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. I spent a lot of time in St. Louis No. 1 during January and February trying to document everything I needed for … Continue reading →

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The Day After Mardi Gras

Posted on February 18, 2015 by sally

THE DAY AFTER MARDI GRAS ‘Twas the day after Mardi Gras. All through the house Not a creature was stirring – not even a mouse. For the master and Madame were still yet a-bed, And the cook o’er the stove … Continue reading →

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C-Span2 & BookTV

Posted on December 11, 2014 by sally

Right before I was scheduled to tape my lecture for C-Span’s BookTV at the Louisiana Book Festival, I got a text from a dear friend telling me that they were leaving their job to start producing porn. I know some … Continue reading →

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Art Market Time!

Posted on November 29, 2014 by sally

Thanksgiving is over and that means Art Market Blitzing for the rest of the year. Here are the markets I will be at through the holiday season. Last year, I was rained out or rained on every market so I … Continue reading →

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WRBH Interview

Posted on November 21, 2014 by sally

In the spring, I did an interview with S.L. Alexander for the Writer’s Forum on WRBH 88.3 FM. Fun interview! Sherry and I were on a panel together at the Tennessee Williams Festival this year and it was great fun … Continue reading →

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