E. B. Shelton, author of Hear the Dirt Sing and Sugarland, blends her love of writing and research with her ancestors’ anecdotes to create memorable stories that educate and entertain. She holds music degrees from East Carolina University (BME) and University of North Texas (MM). Influenced by her diverse careers ranging from university music educator and touring musician to teaching high school math and middle school band, her stories feature rich Southern culture. Ms. Shelton’s writing is found on medium.com/@bethbshelton and www.ebshelton.com while her music can be heard on recordings with the world music ensemble, Tin Roof Tango. Born and raised in Louisiana, she currently lives in Texas with her husband, Mark.