As you are probably aware, the author, Raymond Houston, gained widespread acclaim when his first novel "Day After Yesterday" was released on his sixty-third birthday in 1995. This attracted attention in the literary field much the same way Grandma Moses did in the art category. Quality work and late entry at an advanced age. Though he has been writing as a hobby most of his adult life, only after he retired from active retail business endeavors did he turn his full attention to writing as a profession.

When we think of southern literature, authors like Faulkner, Williams, Foote and Weldy come to mind. "Coondawgs, Kinfolk and Other Relatives,"; is nothing like that grand tradition. The homespun short stories, songs, poetry and essays are not presented as classic southern literature. Rather, the author points out, it is an irreverent, humorous, tongue-in-cheek poke at the so-called, "Southern Culture Critics." The author considers himself the voice of that most misunderstood member of the southern population, the redneck. The reader may at times be exasperated by his views, moved to tears by his travails, or pause to think and ponder whether his writings were heavy or humorous. Either way, this book will leave an impression. The author has been a contributing writer for several southern and southwestern newspapers, including the late "Houston Post." His regular column in the north Mississippi publication "The Panolian" is the basis for his "News from Scooby-Doo" articles in the book.

Gifted with the charm and wit of a good storyteller, Houston is in demand on the after-dinner speaking circuit. He will be available for interviews and discussion of his books on request. If you would like to contact him, you man do so at the following.