Evan Williams Makes Waves With ‘Ripples’
The Appalachian author talks about apple farming, the tribalism of his native region and skipping nap time in grade school to read books instead.
“She Raised Us Like Crops”
Author Deb Spera on the female inspirations behind her debut novel 'Call Your Daughter Home' and the Southern writers who influenced her.
Gardening on Glory Road
Lauren K. Denton talks about using gardening as a metaphor for life in her latest novel 'Glory Road.'
Christi Daugherty Talks Journalism and Savannah’s Dark Side
With 'A Beautiful Corpse' out this month, former crime reporter Christi Daugherty is bringing to life the profession of investigative journalist through her Southern-set Harper McClain series.
Hester Young Takes Her Charlie Cates Series From the Bayous of Louisiana to the Volcanoes of Hawaii
A series that started with 'The Gates of Evangeline' set in a Louisiana bayou town has now wrapped up with a third novel set on the Big Island of Hawaii.
5 Questions For Kate DiCamillo
Award-winning author and teacher Kate DiCamillo answered five questions about her new book, 'Louisiana's Way Home,' a heartfelt story about a young girl faced with tough decisions and new situations in her pursuit of the truth.
Vicki Salloum’s Honorable Tribute to Her Late Husband
In 'Waiting For You at Midnight,' New Orleans author Vicki Salloum paints a portrait of a widowed woman grieving her husband while also searching for someone to take his place.
Patti Callahan Henry Walks ‘in the Steps of Joy’ for New Novel
Author Patti Callahan Henry explores one of the 20th century's great romances in her new book 'Becoming Mrs. Lewis.'
Traveling Through Time With Diane Chamberlain
We talk to North Carolina author Diane Chamberlain about why 'The Dream Daughter' is different from anything she's written before and how she pushes the boundaries of faith and science in what might be her best novel yet.
Toeing the Line With David Joy
David Joy's third novel, 'The Line That Held Us,' explores the brutal ripple effect of decision making, especially when it comes to those you love the most.