Note: This story follows The Blue Man on the Current River. The number on my caller ID looked a little familiar, but I get a lot of calls from the 314 area code and I just can’t tell them apart. As soon as I heard her voice on the line, I wished I’d let the call … Continue reading Ainsley Sure Likes Walnuts
Author: missouriozarker
Driving through the Ozarks
Now that Thanksgiving weekend is in the rearview mirror, I’m left thinking about how thankful I am for that interconnecting bit of a family holiday that annoys so many people. I’m thankful for the time I spent driving through the Ozarks over the past few days. We traipsed up and down and back and forth … Continue reading Driving through the Ozarks
Listen to Bubba the Bloodsucker
Another Missouri Ozarker story is featured on today's episode (11/22/21) of Viidith22 on YouTube. Listen to Viidith22 read Bubba the Bloodsucker, a story first published on /r/nosleep.
Hear The Blue Man on the Current River on Mr. Creeps
A Missouri Ozarker story is featured on today's episode (11/21/21) of Mr. Creeps. Tune in to hear Mr. Creeps read The Blue Man on the Current River under its /r/nosleep title, "I'm a wilderness guide. I used to hand out lists of made-up rules as a promotional stunt. Then something horrible happened."
Read about Missouri Ozarker in the Phelps County Focus
A profile of me and my writing about the Missouri Ozarks is in this week's edition of the Phelps County Focus. Read more about my creative efforts in boosting the Missouri Ozarks and telling the stories of its culture. “As someone who’s a booster of the Ozarks, I think it is incredibly important that we … Continue reading Read about Missouri Ozarker in the Phelps County Focus