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Margaret Seidler Discusses "'Payne-ful' Busines...

In a recent episode of The Chavis Chronicles, civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. sat down with Margaret Seidler, author of "Payne-ful" Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth. The...

Sherman E. Pyatt: Capturing the Gullah Experien...

Sherman E. Pyatt’s Standing in the Gap is a powerful novel celebrating Gullah culture and spirituality. Drawing from his own heritage and experiences, Pyatt tells the story of Jacob Rouse,...

The Poem That Changed My Life

By: Marjory Heath Wentworth I love to hear writers describe the inspiration for their work. The origin story for a poem or novel is often fascinating and illuminates...

Poetic Resilience and Reflection: Marjory Wentw...

Marjory Wentworth, an award-winning author and the former poet laureate of South Carolina, has long been a valuable voice in South Carolina literature and social justice. Her upcoming book, One...

Author Kathryn Smith on Cocktails, Her Career, ...

Kathryn Smith loves writing about history, strong women, strong drinks, and mystery—or any combination of the bunch. Born in Macon, Georgia, Smith attended the University of Georgia and majored in...

A Brief History of Southern Literature in the U...

Southern Literature includes all writing about the American Southeast, namely the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and...