Renee Hodges

Author Bio:

Renée Hodges is Mississippi raised and transplanted to North Carolina, so writing all things Southern comes easily. With her three children out of the nest, she’s concentrated on completing her first two novels, Ona Mae’s Deli and Bait Shop and Caragin Farm. She and her husband enjoy serving in their church, traveling, and hanging out in their easy pants watching cop shows and cooking competitions.

Caragin Farm

Liz and Jim Caragin, the first interracial couple to marry in their county, are used to whispers and stares. As their family grew to include 15 kids of different ethnicities and different abilities, they taught patience by example, answering rude remarks and ignorance with kindness. Now, a television…

Ona Mae’s Deli and Bait Shop

Bekah’s Sunday-school faith is no match for her grown-up problems. With her fledgling marriage breaking up, she opts for a do-over. Whitman, Alabama, the town of her college alma mater, seems like a good choice. New degree. New friends. New life. Bekah 2.0. Life on campus and her work in Ona Mae’s…