Chapter 16
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Georgia Gothic

In the new historical thriller from Matthew Guinn, a disgraced detective returns to Atlanta to hunt a vicious serial killer

…glued to the action until the final body drops. The Scribe is a historical thriller for the twenty-first century. Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia,…

Stinky Success

Beloved children’s author Dav Pilkey talks with Chapter 16 about Captain Underpants

…to be released in 2017. Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author of several books of nonfiction and coauthor of a…

A Caregiver’s Tale

Bettyville is George Hodgman’s moving memoir of life with his elderly mother

…are tolerated more comfortably when shared.” Bettyville shares one man’s truths in a way that will resonate with all readers—and especially those with elderly parents. Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism…

Crooked Letters

Ace Atkins discusses The Redeemers, his fifth novel featuring Mississippi sheriff Quinn Colson

…You can’t fake Memphis or North Mississippi life. We got that true grit! Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author of…

Quick Wit

Novelist Matthew Quick talks with Chapter 16 about teachers, humor, Hollywood, and his new book, Love May Fail

…the industry when I write, it comes out completely unsalable, which has, at times, proven to be a particularly frustrating paradox. Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism at Henderson State University…

One Giant Step Back

Margaret Lazarus Dean bids a nuanced farewell to American spaceflight

…Leaving Orbit, I know. Michael Ray Taylor teaches journalism at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author of several books of nonfiction and coauthor of a forthcoming…

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