Heather A. Fox examines how white women writers in the South ordered their short story collections to say something about historical events, society or politics in the midst of a racist and male-dominated publishing era.
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“Moonrise Over New Jessup” Highlights an Important Part of History While Exploring Themes of Acceptance, Independence, and Identity
A review of Jamila Minnicks’ novel, “Moonrise Over New Jessup.”
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Generational Horrors Faced Head-on in “Unloose My Heart”
Marcia Edwina Herman-Giddens recounts her traumatizing childhood at the hands of a racist, abusive mother during the civil rights movement.
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“Tell Me What You See” Is A Timeless Collection About Unprecedented Times
A review of Terena Elizabeth Bell’s collection of short stories, “Tell Me What You See.”
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Tangled Histories: Ramona Reeves’ “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories”
A review of Ramona Reeves’ new book, “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories.”
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Ohio Poet Laureate Invites Readers Inside “House of My Heart”
With echoes of regional literary icons James Still and Irene McKinney, Kari Gunter-Seymour’s latest poetry collection will become part of Appalachia’s literary canon.
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Escaping Southern Belle Hell with Carrie Chappell’s “Loving Tallulah Bankhead”
A review of Carrie Chappell’s new book of poetry, “Loving Tallulah Bankhead.”
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“The Villa”: Gothic Suspense Plus Publishing Industry Commentary
Rachel Hawkins’ latest novel, “The Villa,” is enticing and psychologically gripping, an intellectual and emotional investment.
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Confronting False Histories in “How the Word is Passed”
Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed” takes readers on a cross-country journey to sites that, just below the surface, harbor hidden histories of slavery.
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“Because the World is Round” Poignantly Punctuates Memories with Metaphor
Jane Saginaw’s nonfiction debut pairs anecdotes of childhood and world travel to craft a remarkable coming-of-age narrative.
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