Mary Alayne Long: Southern Storyteller

There is no question that Mary Alayne Long (@thealabamahousewife)
is a "Southerner" through and through. After hearing her read at
an Emerald Coast Storytellers gathering, I knew I had to meet
her. After all, true Southerners can spot each other a mile away.


Born and raised in Heflin, Alabama, Mary Alayne married in her
early twenties and began raising her two wonderful children.
Along the way, she nurtured a love for writing, which led to
writing for Good Grit Magazine.


Anyone who encounters this genuine Southern Belle will quickly
discover her captivating humor, wrapped tightly in an engaging
personality that captures the essence of "Southern Hospitality."
Mary Alayne Long is the obvious choice for any U.S. President to
name an Ambassador for the South.


I sat down with Mary Alayne at SOWAL House, a creative studio in
the heart of Rosemary Beach, FL, to discuss our shared admiration
for all things Southern and her plans to launch a magazine
highlighting her absolute favorite region, the Southeast United
States.