Southern Fried White Trash In the spirit of Southern humor, brought to us by writers and comics like Lewis Grizzard, Jeff Foxworthy, and Bret Butler, Carole Townsend's debut book, Southern Fried White Trash, is a must-have for tried-and-true Southern enthusiasts. It has a twist, though. Townsend satirizes real life through the eyes of a Southerner, born and raised.  Broken into sections that cover weddings, funerals, the holidays, and much more, Townsend brings a distinctly Southern perspective to stories that will leave readers rocking with laughter.  The book has drawn critical acclaim from across the country.  Townsend and the book have been featured on CNN, MSNBC.com, the Los Angeles Times, Erie Times, Aniston star and countless media outlets across the United States. Meet the Author Carole Townsend is a columnist for the Gwinnett Daily Post, the second largest newspaper in Georgia and a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Ladies Home Journal and Teen Magazine. She has been described in her writing style as a cross between Lewis Grizzard and Erma Bombeck. She has established a reputation as one of the up and coming writers in the humor genre and has earned a national following. Southern Fried White Trash is her first book. Written in her unique humorous style that has earned her a readership around the nation for her eclectic wit, the book is a collection of humorous but real life stories that have happened at weddings, funerals, and during the holidays. Townsend writes in a style that sees the humor in situations and lets the reader know that it is ok to laugh at life's absurdities. Townsend and Southern Fried White Trash have been featured in the Los Angeles Times, CNN, and numerous television and radio appearances across the country. She is a graduate of Lipscomb University with a degree in psychology and holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from Vanderbilt University. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she worked for the Baer Group and SAP as Director of Marketing. She resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia with her husband and four children.