For this episode of the Salvation South Deluxe podcast, we interviewed, from left to right, Southern authors S.A. Cosby (Virginia), Chris Offutt (Kentucky), Tayari Jones (Georgia), Michael Farris Smith (Mississippi), and David Joy (North Carolina).
The Rot Under the Magnolias
Salvation South talks to five Southern writers who can keep you awake, thinking "just one more chapter," all night long.
The latest episode of the Salvation South Deluxe podcast dives into the gritty world of “Southern noir.”
Join our editor-in-chief, Chuck Reece, as he explores the evolution of Southern fiction through conversations with acclaimed authors David Joy, Tayari Jones, Michael Farris Smith, Chris Offutt, and S.A. Cosby.
Discover how these writers are reshaping the literary landscape by giving voice to the disenfranchised and exposing the complex realities of the modern South. From Appalachian hollows to Atlanta’s streets, these authors craft thrilling narratives that challenge stereotypes and confront issues of race, class, and justice. Don’t miss this fascinating journey into the heart of contemporary Southern literature.
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Chuck Reece is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Salvation South, the weekly web magazine you're reading right now. He was the founding editor of The Bitter Southerner. He grew up in the north Georgia mountains in a little town called Ellijay.
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