My name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi... located in the beautiful red clay "Hills" of Mississippi..and yes, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. After living for almost 20 years in Memphis, Tennessee, working in the mental health , I returned to my hometown in August 2007. My first book of poetry was published in February 2008 by Grant House Publishers.
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia is a true celebration and the south in general. I want to show a flip side of the coin. There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country.
I curretly live in Tupelo with my husband James,son Henry,and Miniature Schnauzer, Happy. I am a proud, active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,an avid reader and passionate writer.
I have always considered myself a "Goodwill Ambassador" for Mississippi and the south.
I believe that we can bridge many gaps of misunderstanding across regional, racial, cutural, generational and economic lines by simply telling/sharing our stories
I hope through my writings to have an intimate conversation with readers about the south... giving an upclose and personal view of the southern way of life.
Using poetic storytelling, I seek to .not only, entertain , but also, educate and enlighten, while helping to preserve the beautiful, rich southern culture, history and heritage that I know and love , along with promoting and fostering an appreciation and understanding of the importance of cultural diversity, individuality, self expression and regional pride
www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com
