Stories of history, courage & the American South

Where Forgotten
History Becomes
Unforgettable Stories

Journey through stories of hidden mysteries, enduring courage, forgotten places, and the people whose voices continue to echo through time.

Stories · Places · People · History
Luckie J. McDonald in his U.S. Army uniform

The Mind Behind the Pages

Luckie J. McDonald

Luckie J. McDonald is a fiction and non-fiction author from Mississippi whose writing reflects a lifetime of military service, law enforcement, and a fascination with history. His books draw inspiration from the American South, where local folklore and everyday people often become the beginning of a great story. He writes for people who enjoy mystery and adventure that feel real enough to have happened.

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“Some stories are too important to disappear. I write to keep them alive and to share them with the next generation of readers.”Luckie J. McDonald
Tales From The Porch book cover

Featured Book · Fiction

Tales From The Porch

Set in the Ozarks, this story follows old legends and hidden secrets lingering beyond the mountain.

“The best stories aren’t invented; they’re discovered.”

Why He Writes

“The best stories aren’t invented; they’re discovered.”

01

The Stimulus

Every story begins with a real-life incident that catches his attention.

02

The Research

He asks questions that lead to history, maps, people, and places.

03

The Story

Only after everything feels believable does the writing begin.

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Luckie J. McDonald in his Army uniform beside a history exhibit with an old handwritten ledgerArtwork of a mountain cabin porch at sunset, the world of Tales From The PorchA vintage typewriter on a writing desk beside Luckie's books and a notebookTales From The Porch That Keeps The Flame Alive book coverLuckie J. McDonald in dress uniform with his wife and daughter