There's a certain energy in the South...that feeling that you can't get anywhere else. Thepeople, the language, the land-they all lend themselves to rich, unforgettable stories.Laura Hunter is a master storyteller who captures not only the romance of life in theSouth, but also the pain and grittiness. The stories in this collection give glimpses into thelives of fascinating characters-stories of life, death, love, and loss, of dreams shattered andhopes rebuilt. Through it all, Hunter weaves a common thread that remains with thereader long after the book is closed. Containing award-winning stories, such as: - Moon Shadows Dancing - Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Award- A Widow's Mite - Patricia Boatner Award; Tennessee Mountain Writers- She (Carter's Woman) - H E Francis Award; University of Alabama, HuntsvilleCampus, Harriet Arnow Award for Short Stories - Appalachian Writers Association- Waiting for the Pink - Hackney Award; Birmingham Southern College