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Welcome to Southern Stories! My name is Elizabeth Poland Shugg and I write about life in the South. I love history, dogs, and the beach. I'm also a wife, mother, and co-creator of Backroad Portfolio magazine.

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About Elizabeth Poland Shugg

My name is Elizabeth Poland Shugg. I write stories about life in the South. I'm also a wife, mother, dog lover, and co-creator of Backroad Portfolio magazine.

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