Dana Goolsby was born in the Pineywoods of East Texas, in the little town of Grapeland. Grapeland is located in Houston County; the first county established by the Republic of Texas. Born and raised in the "Queen City of the Sand Flats," Goolsby grew up in the pines where the peanuts and watermelons were plentiful.

Goolsby is a freelance writer and photographer, living in the Pineywoods Region. She enjoys researching and writing about East Texas culture, legends, folklore, and history. Goolsby is the creator and owner of www.myetx.com, and can be reached for comment via email at [email protected].

Dana Goolsby was born in the Pineywoods of East Texas, in the little town of Grapeland. Grapeland is located in Houston County; the first county established by the Republic of Texas. Born and raised in the "Queen City of the Sand Flats," Goolsby grew up in the pines where the peanuts and watermelons were plentiful.

Goolsby is a freelance writer and photographer, living in the Pineywoods Region. She enjoys researching and writing about East Texas culture, legends, folklore, and history. Goolsby is the creator and owner of www.myetx.com, and can be reached for comment via email at [email protected].