Wells Tower in Raleigh and Durham
The big news on this weekend’s literary calendar in North Carolina is an appearance by North Carolina native Wells Tower, […]
North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
Mysteries/Thrillers, Reviews/Recommendations
“More and Better Psychopaths”
A recent Facebook conversation with a friend in North Carolina touched on the Black Dahlia story — the 1947 murder
North Carolina Literature
John Kessel Wins Nebula Award
Congratulations to John Kessel, co-director of the creative writing program at North Carolina State University (and one of my former
Southern Literature
Most Influential Southern Novel?
South Carolina Educational TV and the University of South Carolina’s Institute for Southern Studies are in the midst of a
Mysteries/Thrillers, Reviews/Recommendations
Washington Post Review: Peter Schechter’s Pipeline
Today’s Washington Post (Saturday, April 25) features my review of Peter Schechter’s new novel, Pipeline. I enjoyed reading the book and
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Bloom & Choi Close PEN/Faulkner Reading Series
Last night, Tara and I went to the last reading of the 2008-2009 PEN/Faulkner reading series, featuring Amy Bloom and
Fall for the Book, George Mason University, Mysteries/Thrillers
A Long Week… A List of Links….
I’m sorry I’ve been such a slacker this week — well, here at least. It’s because it’s been such a
Film & Theater, North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
Good Ol’ Girls Premieres Wednesday On UNC-TV
Good Ol’ Girls, a musical inspired by the stories of Lee Smith and Jill McCorkle, premieres on UNC-TV on Wednesday,
Film & Theater
Tennessee Williams’ Small Craft Warnings
Three things drew Tara and me to the Washington Shakespeare Company’s new production of Tennessee Williams late play Small Craft
North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
Todd Johnson Sweeps Through North Carolina
Todd Johnson, author of the new novel The Sweet By And By, visits North Carolina this week for a trio
North Carolina Literature, Poetry, Southern Literature, Writing
N.C. Poet Al Maginnes Interviewed
Al Maginnes, a fine poet based in Raleigh, N.C., is the focus of this week’s blog How A Poem Happens. I’ve
North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
N.C. Literary Festival Announces Participants for “Authors on the Road”
In a February 9 interview, Amy Baldwin, director of the North Carolina Literary Festival, discussed a new initiative in 2009,