Things I’ve Learned
“A writer is someone who has learned to turn his failures into stories.” – Joan Didion.
© Karla Rogers 2025
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Laying the Foundation Over the last few months, my life has undergone a major overhaul. My husband accepted a new job out of state, moving into an apartment near his new work, while I stayed behind in our old house in Mississippi. This led to months of grueling house hunting,…
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Something disturbing happened to me a few days ago at the grocery store… Before I begin, it is important to note that I wasn’t at…
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The Bees Are Warning Us Bees are fascinating little creatures. They work hard to make sure we have a wide variety of fruits, veggies, and…
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Author’s Note This is an excerpt from my forthcoming novel, set in the Deep South and centered around Jane Powers—a schoolteacher unexpectedly tasked with running…
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This is Part Four and the final post in my Rewilding: Becoming Me series Introduction For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a people pleaser.…
● About Karla
Karla Rogers is a Southern literary author and blogger drawn to the contradictions that make life — and the South — so compelling. With a voice rooted in faith and a deep love of story, she writes both fiction and nonfiction that explores grit, grace, heat, and holiness.
Her blog, Things I’ve Learned, weaves together personal insight, honest reflection, and spiritual depth. Whether she’s unpacking a Bible verse, chronicling a character’s transformation, or recalling a small-town memory, Karla invites readers into the beauty and tension of becoming.
