https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/333 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/7670 <p>'I have seen my share of city-specific TV dramas, and I know that the first, most important rule is to slip local phrases, landmarks, traditions, etc., into the regular dialogue seamlessly.'</p> rjosephthomas@outlook.com (Joseph Thomas) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/7670 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0500