The Brothers Grimm, but Feminist: Stacy Sivinski’s “Fairy Tales of Appalachia”

A review of Stacy Sivinski’s new book, “Fairy Tales of Appalachia.”

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“This Way of Communicating That Is Within, Beyond, and Between Language”: An Interview with Destiny Hemphill

An interview with North Carolina poet Destiny Hemphill on her first full-length collection, “motherworld: a devotional for the alter-life.”

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“Maybe This Is What I Deserve” Delivers Disorienting Flash Fantasy

Tucker Leighty-Phillips’ debut story collection is both nonsensical and fulfilling.

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Conversations on Human and Animal Spirituality in “Coming Into Animal Presence”

John Lane’s latest essay collection, “Coming Into Animal Presence,” explores his career, religion, relationships, and environmentalism.

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“The Great American Everything” Is a Quiet, Memorable Debut

Social injustices are at the heart of Scott Gloden’s short story collection.

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Lyrical Memories in Glenn Taylor’s “The Songs of Betty Baach”

A review of Glenn Taylor’s new novel, “The Songs of Betty Baach.”

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Resilience and Fortitude Prevail in “Gay Poems for Red States”

Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr.’s work reminds readers that the pursuit of positive changes in society are necessary and forever in development.

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Narrative Dreaming in Leesa Cross-Smith’s “Half-Blown Rose”

A review of Leesa Cross-Smith’s paperback release of “Half-Blown Rose.”

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