Susan B. Barnes Susan B. Barnes is a freelance journalist with more than two decades of experience writing about food, travel and lifestyle. She also co-authors the Florida travel blog, FloridaBeyond.com. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.