Lance Avery Morgan
From Traditional Media’s CNN Anchor To Now, A Vivacious Social Media Personality, The Honorary Texan Ignites The Truth
Portrait photography by Amber Dawkins Photography
If Nora Ephron and Erma Bombeck had a love child who grew up watching Real Housewives with one eyebrow raised and a notepad in hand, she would have a name. And that name would be Sherry Kuehl. The bestselling author and sharp-tongued voice behind the cult-favorite Snarky in the Suburbs books and podcast, Kuehl has carved out a comedic niche as the patron saint of eyerolls, PTA meeting survivors, and anyone who’s ever dared to bring store-bought cookies to a bake sale, as her decades-long pal, our Lance Avery Morgan, reveals.
Raised primarily in Waco and now deemed an Honorary Texan in Kansas City (a title not easily earned), the busy wife and mom Kuehl writes with the kind of insightful wit and warm candor that makes you laugh out loud, then secretly wonder if she’s been spying on your group texts. Whether she’s dissecting suburban drama, decoding mom-clique politics, or poking fun at everyday happenings, she does it all with fearless charm and just the right amount of snark.
What makes Kuehl so wildly relatable is her uncanny ability to pull back the curtain on the unspoken drama of everyday suburban life. While others post filtered perfection on Instagram, Sherry’s giving you the behind-the-scenes breakdown of PTA power struggles, neighborhood etiquette gone wrong, and the silent wars waged at school pick-up lines. She’s not afraid to call it like it is, or to give it a nickname and a hilarious backstory.
Her podcast, also titled Snarky in the Suburbs, has become a cult favorite among moms, professionals, and anyone else trying to survive modern life with dignity and a decent sense of humor intact. Whether she’s skewering the excesses of holiday decorating competitions or offering life advice with a side of sarcasm, her observations feel like a conversation with your funniest friend, the one you’d trust with your secrets and your Wi-Fi password.
Kuehl isn’t just here to poke fun, though she does that brilliantly. Underneath all the laughs lies a profound understanding of human nature, community dynamics, and the universal need to belong — even if you don’t want to join the neighborhood book club. Her work is a love letter to imperfection, a rallying cry for authenticity, and a wink to everyone who’s ever whispered, “Is it just me?” in the middle of the madness.
So yes, Kuehl may have started as just another suburban mom with a sharp wit, dynamic media background, and a laptop. Still, she’s become so much more: a chronicler of the absurd, an advocate for keeping it real, and a real Texas-style truth-teller whose voice cuts through the noise with the kind of laughter that makes you feel a little lighter and a lot more understood.
So, go ahead, meet old school cool, yet new school TikTok cool, Sherry Kuehl. She’s snarky, she’s savvy, and she’s exactly what suburbia (and the big cities) ordered.
Your books are titled “Snarky in the Suburbs.” What inspired you to embrace the snarky side of suburban life?
Sherry Kuehl: I find living in the suburbs absolutely delicious. It’s a hotbed of intrigue, chock full of Petty Bettys, Karens, and my personal favorite, Gladys Kravitz (from “Bewitched”). I can walk my dog for 30 minutes and get boundless amounts of tea.
Your humor resonates with so many readers. How do you balance being snarky and staying relatable?
Sherry Kuehl: I think it’s because I’m incredibly average and truth be told, a wee bit boring. So, I think people relate to me because I’m snarky but in a very next-door-neighbor kind of way.
In a world where suburban life can sometimes feel cookie-cutter, how do you find the humor in everyday moments?
Sherry Kuehl: Trust me, even something as seemingly mundane as school pick-up and drop-off is comedy. A lot of times, dark humor, because if you want to see audacity and one-upmanship in action, go to any suburban elementary school in the morning and afternoon.
Your podcast adds a new dimension to your humor. How does podcasting compare to writing books for you?
Sherry Kuehl: Podcasting is a whole lot easier because it’s mostly just me talking/ranting (my two gifts). A book requires a lot of work, and that’s why I’ve only written five.
What’s the most outrageous or hilarious reaction you’ve received from a reader or listener about your work?
Sherry Kuehl: I have one book I wrote called “Trouble in Texas,” where a character is primarily based on a sorority sister whom I abhorred. Let’s say she was one uppity witch (and that’s me being kind). This woman came to a book signing and proceeded to tell me how much she hated that character, and it took everything I had in me not to shout, “It’s you! How can you not realize it’s you?”
If you could swap places with any character from your books for a day, who would it be and why?
Sherry Kuehl: There’s a character, Cassie, in my book “Empty” who’s a former soap opera star, and way back in the day, as a rabid “All My Children” fan, that’s what I wanted to be. It was a secret that I didn’t tell anyone, but I spent countless hours fantasizing about being Erica Kane’s long-lost sister.
Suburban life can be both charming and chaotic. How do you find material for your stories amid the everyday hustle?
Sherry Kuehl: Everything’s a story. I was at a Home Goods store recently, and a woman was Facetiming her family therapist on her phone. (Like, isn’t that some sort of HIPAA violation?) It was juicy. In fact, so juicy that I followed her around the store because I couldn’t stop listening.
Did your life in front of the camera as a news anchor on CNN prepare you for your current creative endeavors?
Sherry Kuehl: One hundred percent yes! I’m very comfortable yakking my brains out on any camera.
Your humor often touches on universal experiences. What do you hope readers and listeners take away from your work?
Sherry Kuehl: Underestimating a woman, most especially one perceived as average or not worthy of your attention, can be incredibly dangerous, and also, that payback’s a bitch.
What’s the secret to balancing humor and authenticity when writing about personal experiences?
Sherry Kuehl: I feel like you need to be self-deprecating and expose your faults. People relate to that, and it’s good to know you’re not the only one out there going WTH? to the daily adventures in suburbia.
If ‘Snarky in the Suburbs’ were made into a movie, who would be your dream cast for the lead roles?
Sherry Kuehl: Nicole Kidman. In every role. Wearing different wigs. Does anybody have a better (or in some cases, worse) wig game?
The best career advice I’ve received is…
Sherry Kuehl: You’re not that special.
Three qualities that got me where I am today are…
Sherry Kuehl: Curiosity. I’m eternally curious about everything. Being a good listener (this also includes eavesdropping) is essential to me, as it’s how I draw inspiration for my stories. I’m also a quitter because you need to be okay admitting to yourself when something isn’t going to work out.
Easiest career decision I ever made is…
Sherry Kuehl: Moving from Austin to Los Angeles to work for CNN.
Due to my ongoing involvement with being in the media, I have found that...
Sherry Kuehl: Everything is constantly changing. So, you’d better be good at everything.
What is influencing me right now is…
Sherry Kuehl: My children. I have a son and daughter in their twenties, and I’ve learned to do every single thing they tell me.
How I made my first dollar…
Sherry Kuehl: A paper route in Southborough, Massachusetts.
First music I bought was…
Sherry Kuehl: Madonna.
Whenever I hear a Yacht Rock song, I immediately…
Sherry Kuehl: Thank God I married a music connoisseur, so I never have to listen to Yacht Rock at home.
Last thing I binge/marathon watched…
Sherry Kuehl: “Outrageous” on BritBox about the Mitford sisters.
Book that left a lasting impression on me…
Sherry Kuehl: Agatha Christie’s “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.” It was the first “grown-up” mystery I ever read and was the start of a lifelong love of the cozy mystery.
On that note, my favorite fiction character is…
Sherry Kuehl: Hercule Poirot
My real-life hero has got to be…
Sherry Kuehl: The woman who does my hair. Every time I leave her salon, I’m walking on sunshine.
If I lived in a foreign city, it would be…
Sherry Kuehl: London. I’m an anglophile.
What everyone should try in their lifetime is…
Sherry Kuehl: Texas BBQ.
If I could compete in an Olympic sport, or create one, it would be…
Sherry Kuehl: Swimming. I love to swim.
If I weren’t doing what I do, I would (be a…)…
Sherry Kuehl: Please, I still want to be a soap star before there are no more soaps left.
A celebrity I would prank phone call, and what I would ask them is…
Sherry Kuehl: Kate Middleton. Could you provide me with the unfiltered version of what really happened between you and Meghan Markle?
My hidden talent that most people might not guess is…
Sherry Kuehl: House cleaning. I can clean a house like no other.
If I had a superpower, I’d want it to be…
Sherry Kuehl: Flying because air travel sucks.
A simple way to get people to laugh is easy.
Sherry Kuehl: Just… make fun of yourself
A phrase I might overuse would be…
Sherry Kuehl: Trust me on this.
My motto? Easy. It is…
Sherry Kuehl: Don’t Overthink It.
Favorite scent these days is (because)…
Sherry Kuehl: Clorox bleach because it’s not clean unless it’s Clorox clean.
My style icon is…
Sherry Kuehl: My mother.
My personal style signifier is…
Sherry Kuehl: The perfect blouse.
The classic designer I wish was still designing today would be…
Sherry Kuehl: Edith Head, although a film costume designer, her work was perfection.
The last meal that truly impressed me was…
Sherry Kuehl: My Thanksgiving dinner.
In my fridge, you will always find…
Sherry Kuehl: Rudy’s BBQ sauce.
My perfect day would end…
Sherry Kuehl: With a dog walk.
The title of my autobiography will likely be…
Sherry Kuehl: Everything I Needed to Know I Learned In Texas.
