“I almost feel as if she (Bouknight) is telling me a story about a place and people that I know.”
Light Fracture
Agnes’ plummet inside the Morris Island lighthouse became the stuff of local lore and ghost stories. But was her actual death driven by mental illness? Or, did the lighthouse keeper play a part? The teacher? This well-researched historical literary fiction illumines struggles meant to stay shrouded in a time when patience was a virtue, a lighthouse saved lives, and an earthquake was the furthest notion in the minds of those living in South Carolina's lowcountry.
Playing Guy
"When I'm a rich movie star, I'm going to come back here and buy this place and fix it up!" exclaimed Guy to Maddie, his childhood friend and confidant, as they played among the ruins of a stately, columned plantation house tucked beside a tidal creek in lowcountry South Carolina. Southern literary author Thomas Wolfe wrote in 1934, You Can't Go Home Again. Ignorant of that literary warning, Guy Olivier Rhett Butts (a.k.a. Guy Jamison) returns to his hometown after a meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood - and kills his parents.
Broken Shells
Deena Bouknight's debut contemporary novel, Broken Shells, explores how boundary lines are tampered with and buried pains are unearthed when an aging white woman discovers that her long-time elderly black servant is dying. Two seemingly separate narratives become more obviously interwoven as the stories unfold. There is drama and humor in this southern tale - a heartfelt look at human frailities, and the importance of forgiveness and spiritual renewal.
Other Books by Deena…
Our Wintry Day Walk by Deena Bouknight
Trafford Publishing
As we tromp together through the powdery snow -- can you see what I see? The frosty granules piling up on the tops of our black rubber boots.
Portraits of Grace: North Carolina Churches Contributed to by Deena Bouknight
Our State Books
Stunning photos and stories of historical churches throughout North Carolina.
Humor for a Sister’s Heart: Stories, Quips, and Quotes to Lift the Heart Contributed to by Deena Bouknight
Howard Books
When it comes to sisters, there's plenty to laugh about -- and this joyful book is filled with humorous stories about the special relationship that sisters share.
The Big Book of Christmas Joy: An Inspirational Treasury to Celebrate the Season Contributed to by Deena Bouknight
Howard Books
Celebrate the magical world of Christmas with heartwarming tales of holiday joy that will delight every Christmas lover. Perfect for the whole family, The Big Book of Christmas Joy is stocking-stuffed full of Christmas stories, cheerful trivia, and enlightening Scripture.
Articles and Short Stories…
Rafael Guastavino’s Indelible Mark on America
St. Paul's in New York Stands Strong
Oh, the Advantages of Olive Oil!—The ancient elixir’s practical and health benefits
The Laurel Magazine | Color Draws
Enjoyable Books | Hill’s Snare
The Laurel Magazine | Wanderlust
Columbia Metropolitan | Then Sings My Soul