There is no question that Mary Alayne Long 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.
Mary Alayne long loves and writes about the South.
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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.
A Love for All Things Southern
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.
Some of our topics included our favorite childhood teachers, why Southern Living Magazine should be written and managed by “Southerners,” and the importance of manners. You can follow her online @thealabamahousewife, and find her articles in Good Grit and other online publications.