Arlon Jay Staggs

Hey, y’all! I’m Arlon.
(But my mama calls me Jay.)

I’m a Southern writer living in the Florida Panhandle, at my best when telling a story or helping you tell yours.

My debut novel, Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits is coming out October 7, 2025.

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