In The Affairs of the Falcóns, Melissa Rivero explores the plight of an undocumented mother in 1990s New York
…real, but some were already tangible, alive and visible for all to see.” No matter what the outside pelts at her, she must decide what to believe about herself and,…
Ottessa Moshfegh discusses beauty, humor, and the ecstasy she finds in writing
…of sleep would lead her, or were you surprised along the way? Moshfegh: I was continually surprised along the way. And I feel the ending is troubling. Although it is…
WordStream, a Knoxville-based reading series, showcases an exciting cross section of writers
When Tony Lawson, the general manager of WDVX-FM, Knoxville’s listener-supported radio station, approached poet Linda Parsons about creating a reading series to showcase the area’s literary talent, Parsons — along…
In The Secret Token, Andrew Lawler excavates the many theories surrounding the vanished colony of Roanoke
…Lawler also positions Roanoke as a potent, emblematic national myth. One purpose of his investigation is to reveal the legacy of the story, not just the events. Such national myths,…
In To Live Here, You Have to Fight, Jessica Wilkerson examines the role of women activists in Appalachia
…women into activism. The book details not only the effects of these federal programs but also the longer-term impact of the grassroots efforts that flourished during that era. Women fought…
