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My name is Marilyn Brandon and I write southern fiction. As a native Kentuckian, and in true Appalachian style, I enjoy stories that explore mountain folklore, traditions, and culture.

Shine

In the Appalachian Mountains, a secret drifts upon the wind, the barest whisper, stirring lies among truth. Someone hatches a plot for revenge, and Shine risks everything for the ones she loves…

In the Appalachian Mountains, a secret drifts upon the wind, the barest whisper, stirring lies among truth. Someone hatches a plot for revenge, and Shine risks everything for the ones she loves…

Finding
Juvie Blue

High up in the mountains, a family offers shelter to a victim of abuse, but soon, there are whispers of lies and missing money, causing the good folks of Mission to wonder—is Juvie the victim…or the perpetrator?

High up in the mountains, a family offers shelter to a victim of abuse, but soon, there are whispers of lies and missing money, causing the good folks of Mission to wonder—is Juvie the victim…or the perpetrator?

Memories from the Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains in the Appalachian chain
Culture, History, Thoughts

An Appalachian Mystery

Secrets abound in Booger Hole – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of West Virginia and the majestic Appalachian Mountains. You won’t find Booger Hole on a map these…