Tag Archives: New Orleans

Dual Book Release Party!

Posted on October 7, 2015 by sally

My new book Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans is almost here! It will officially be available October 19th. WOO-HOO! The Book Release Party is Saturday, October 24th from 6pm to 9pm at Treo located at 3835 … Continue reading →

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September Art Market

Posted on September 25, 2015 by sally

Art Market Season! I have been so busy finishing up my two books that I have not had time to do any art markets this year. I am excited to get back in the swing of things! Plus, I will … 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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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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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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National World War II Museum Lecture

Posted on October 21, 2014 by sally

I am very excited and extremely honored to be lecturing at one of my father’s and brother’s favorite museums – the National WWII Museum. Even though my brother Bill lives in Seattle, he has a membership and visits the museum … Continue reading →

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Scandals and Scoundrels of the French Quarter

Posted on September 14, 2014 by sally

On Wednesday, September 17th, I will be lecturing from my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names on the scandals and scoundrels that make up the streets of the French Quarter. Using additional photographs and … Continue reading →

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