Persia Woolley Persia Woolley Persia Woolley (November 8, 1935 – October 3, 2017) was an American author, perhaps best known for her Guinevere trilogy. She also has written a number of works on writing, such as "How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction" (2000). In the historical fiction genre, Woolley wrote the "Guinevere trilogy", about King Arthur's wife, Guinevere. This trilogy comprises "Child of the Northern Spring" (1987), "Queen of the Summer Stars" (1990) and "" (1993). Her non-fiction work includes two books on divorce, "Creative Survival for Single Mothers" (1974) and "The Custody Handbook" (1979). Woolley grew up in Auburn, California
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool career. The single helped her 1981 live album, "Barbara Mandrell Live" certify gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and also helped her win the Country Music Association's "Entertainer of the Year" award in 1981. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on