The host of All Things Southern shares the sass and strength of Southern mamas in this spunky guide to life.
In this humorous handbook, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, host of All Things Southern, reveals the all-important lessons Southern Mamas teach their daughters. Readers will discover why blue eye shadow is trashy and learn to interpret regional dialect like the Southern Mama APB, a bulletin translated on Southern streets as: “Give your heart to Jesus, girl, because your butt is all mine!” Shellie carefully breaks down the teachings behind those famous manners and social graces through her firsthand observations and dry wit. Here’s everything you need to know from how to cope with the unexpected, compete in the Mr. Right Game Show, and raise children—to how to keep that marriage knot tied tight over time. Woven with quotes from real Southern Mamas and sprinkled with recipes and other Southern secrets, this book’s a bona-fide celebration of all things south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

Of course their will be great music, great stories and great company because author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson will be dropping in to talk writing, radio and all things southern. From the back porch to a starry La. night, this woman knows what she's talking about and trust me, I just spent three days with her in Texas and she is the real deal and will keep you laughing and learning in the process.

So tune in and stay tuned - because without you there just isn't a show.

Make certain that if you are in Nashville Saturday you tune in to the show but if you are out/gone/one the road or hanging out a little coffee bar in the Netherlands you can tune in via the web at www.radiofreenashville.org

Of course their will be great music, great stories and great company because author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson will be dropping in to talk writing, radio, and all things southern. From the back porch to a starry La. night, this woman knows what she's talking about and trust me, I just spent three days with her in Texas and she is the real deal and will keep you laughing and learning in the process.

So tune in and stay tuned - because without you there just isn't a reason for me to keep showing up!
Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On!: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Daughters that the Rest of Y'all Should Know Too

Next Weeks Guest - THE CREATOR OF STORY PEOPLE

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We’re working hard to bring you some of the greatest shows yet and trust me, with the guests we have had these past few years like Clyde Edgerton, Terry Kay, Connie May Fowler, Janis Owens, Alix Strauss, to name a few, it’s going to be hard to top that. So just a little update of our new mix and what’s on the slate for upcoming programs created with you in mind.

The Music Chest– We’re pulling them out every week. Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, Macy Gray, Lyle Lovett, Roger Miller, Los Lonely Boys, Grace Potter, Anita Baker, Muddy Waters . . . the list is ever changing and never ending. What a great way to tell a story with a whole lot of passion. Tune in and you’ll find music from every walk of life and genre. Discover someone new? Email us and we'll work to get them on the show and play their tunes.


The Guest - Upcoming shows feature authors of the Southern Variety of course, but also authors of Mystery, Suspense, Fantasy, Memoir, and Spiritual writers that kick down old walls, builds new bridges, and shine a light on the truth. Listen and discover a brave new voice worthy of your time. Send us names and websites of some of your favorite authors or the funniest, most moving folks you've heard on the road.

The Story Award – Our new Story Award is offered to someone who has caught our fancy for promoting Story in a unique, and creative new way. Who gets the nod this Saturday? Tune in and find out. Tell who's out there in your world making a difference and promoting story.

The Cause – Every week we’ll offer an up a special focus on a local - or global - project that deserves a little extra attention. Something world changing and inspiring on any level. Because making a difference in the world comes in all kinds of packages on all sorts of little levels. We see them every day but if you know of a place or people that are making a difference - give us a shout.

The Word Well – Offering you a short bit of inspiring advice on how to pull those words up from the deep and to keep them flowing. And tell what words got you in the seat and writing again. Or what words made you a better writer.

The Getaway - A writers retreat of any strange shape, or size where anyone should be able to hide and get inside the story. From primitive campsites, to love offering retreats, to five star hotels in foreign destinations. Our favorite finds for spaces to let the words hit the page. Found a perfect place to insprire story and carve out a little time to get it down - let us hear about it.

On the Road - When we pick up a bag and take to the to the road to follow book festivals, author readings, and musical events, we’ll capture the flavor of those times and bring them back to you. Share your favorite festivals with us via email.

Please keep sending in your words to share on the air. We love getting the mail and finding you there. river@riverjordan.us