Join us on Saturday, March 6th from 1–3 PM for an afternoon with local author Missy Gurley, author of The Front Porch.
Missy will be at Page & Palette to meet readers, sign copies of her book, and share the story behind this nostalgic southern novel. Books will be available the day of the signing for customers to buy and get their book signed by Missy. Anyone who would like to special order a signed copy can call us at (251) 928-5295.
About the Book
The Front Porch is a nostalgic celebration of Southern life, family traditions, and the timeless stories that remind us where we came from. Through humor, warmth, and heartfelt reflection, author Missy Gurley invites readers back to a place where sweet tea was always cold, screen doors never stayed shut for long, and life’s most meaningful conversations happened in a rocking chair on the porch. Filled with stories of family, faith, childhood adventures, Southern hospitality, and the everyday moments that become our greatest memories, The Front Porch encourages readers to slow down, savor life’s simple blessings, and reconnect with the people and places that feel like home. Whether you were raised in the South or simply appreciate stories filled with heart, The Front Porch offers a comforting reminder that the richest moments in life are often the simplest ones.
About the Author
Missy Gurley is a Southern author, storyteller, publisher, and lifelong Alabama resident with a passion for preserving the memories, traditions, and everyday moments that make life meaningful. She is the publisher of Cullman City Lifestyle magazine, where she enjoys highlighting the people, businesses, and stories that make her community unique. Her debut book, The Front Porch, was inspired by the values, hospitality, and rich storytelling traditions of the South. Through heartfelt and humorous essays, Missy invites readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the beauty found in family, faith, and life’s simplest moments. Missy lives in Cullman, Alabama, with her husband and family and enjoys writing, antiquing, gardening, and spending time at Smith Lake and Alabama’s Gulf Coast. She loves meeting readers and sharing the stories that remind us all of home.