Fiction

“A compelling story inspired by real events, The Ravine evokes a South during the early years of the Civil Rights movement where a complex mixture of love and hate, ignorance and enlightenment, and guilt and innocence coexist. It promises to keep the reader on edge until its dramatic and unexpected conclusion.”

“Cannon is best known for her Homegrown (Truelove and Homegrown Tomatoes) novels that feature engaging characters and storylines. Fans won’t be disappointed with this latest outing that reads like a country song.”

“Terrell does not just tell a story, she plays with language to permit the story to take on its own life as you read. And her characters never lose their humanity, even as they struggle with pain that is almost more than an individual can bear.”

“Donna VanLiere has created a heartwarming story of redemption and has shown the world that she’s not just for Christmas anymore.”

“In fluid prose, the stories in this remarkably mature collection chronicle an African American experience in the New South that is both rich and complex. Oftentimes, James Cherry’s characters deal with the tragic and crippling—still there is humanity in the way he navigates each story plot without agenda or apology.”