GEORGIA AUTHOR FEATURE - Deidre deLaughter!

Georgia Radio Celebrates Local Authors for Summer
Reading: Spotlight on Deidre deLaughter


GEORGIA RADIO - As we kick off the summer reading season, Georgia
Radio is thrilled to continue our celebration of local authors.
Today, we shine the spotlight on Deidre deLaughter, a remarkable
writer whose novels explore deep and personal themes with a
Southern touch.


Deidre deLaughter's journey into writing began with a
transformative conversation with her friend, Terry Kay. This
pivotal moment came after Deidre’s ex-husband was arrested on
state and federal charges, and she discovered he was a sexual
predator. Kay suggested she channel her experience into writing,
which led to the creation of her debut novel, Reawakening
Rebekah: The Gift of the CLAMOR Girls. Although the story is
fiction, it draws heavily from the grim reality Deidre faced,
offering readers a poignant and gripping narrative.


In 2020, Deidre completed the first draft of her second novel, A
Rose in Little Five Points. This story is set in Atlanta's iconic
Little Five Points neighborhood, spanning from the mid-1970s to
the 1990s. The novel follows protagonist Meredith Fields as she
navigates the crumbling foundations of her life. Through
heartaches and self-doubt, Meredith's evolution into a more
authentic self is greatly influenced by her relationship with
Magda, her crotchety elderly neighbor. The symbolic gift of a
rose bush from Magda plays a crucial role in Meredith's journey,
despite her initial struggles to even keep an aloe plant alive.


Deidre is not only a talented writer but also a proud mother of
three grown daughters and a grandmother to one grandchild and
seven four-legged companions. Her stories, deeply rooted in
personal experiences and enriched by her Southern heritage, offer
readers both entertainment and profound life lessons.


To hear more about Deidre deLaughter’s powerful story and
insights into her writing, click the link in this article to
listen to our full podcast interview.


Stay tuned to Georgia Radio for more features on local authors
and their contributions to our vibrant literary landscape. Happy
summer reading!


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