TInsley Mortimer's debut novel, 'Southern Charm', gives readers a sneak peek into the lavish life of a southern girl, working in fashion PR in New York City. The main character, Minty Davenport, moves to the big city upon graduating from college and is immersed in a totally different world. Tinsley was born in Virginia and can relate, “I’m from the south, moved to the city, so it parallels my life in a way,” she said.