Writing Stories Set in the South
As a writer on G.R.I.T.S (Girls Raised in the South), I had the opportunity to step into stories rooted in a Southern voice and lived experience—approaching character, setting, and dialogue with an ear toward authenticity.
Created by Deji LaRay and premiering on ALLBLK, G.R.I.T.S follows three Memphis-based friends—Keisha, Ty, and Francis—as they navigate grief, love, ambition, and the growing pains of adulthood. Anchored by their shared love of roller skating, the women find renewed purpose as they train for a competition offering life-changing prize money.
I was especially excited to contribute to stories that explore self-discovery and the emotional resilience it takes to grow into the next chapter of your life—grounding each moment in the cultural texture that makes the South feel distinct.