Russell Jackson

The one and only SouthernFriedDiva: essayist, poet, freelance writer. Retired (but sometime rare appearance diva) performer aka Kitty Davis. Exploring the theme of home and family. Frequent visitor to the land of nostalgia.

Literature enthusiast. Fan of Eudora Welty, Flannery O'Connor, Thomas Wolfe, Joan Didion, Pete Hamill, Marge Piercy, Mary Oliver, Allen Ginsberg, Augusten Burroughs, & Amistead Maupin- just to name a few.

Diva Devotee: Elaine Stritch, Joan Rivers, Cher, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Del Shores (You get the idea).

Dolly Parton (#extremefan)- because my love for this amazing woman has only grown since I first heard her at the age of 5 on the radio in my Dad's old Chevy Nova.....she deserves her own category....because noone could beat her originality & big hair, big makeup, glitz, glamour, rhinestone collection, & ummmmm.....big heart.

Currently pursuing an MFA in creative writing through the graduate program at The New School in New York City.....beginning Fall 2015.