https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tjviq-13b3400 Few writers evoke the complexities of the heart and the gritty fascination of the American South as vividly as Donna Everhart, whose lyrical new novel, set against the background of the Great Depression, is a powerful story of courage, survival, and friendship . . .

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4vpkt-13b33f9 “Rousing… movingly explores Jessie’s struggle with her eating disorder, viscerally describing her twin desires for nourishment and purging in relation to a deep need to define herself… Everhart’s story of self-discovery, rife with colorful characters and a satisfying twist, will thrill readers.” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6r3c4-13b33f4 “Reminiscent of the novels of Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons, and Sandra Dallas, Everhart builds a firm sense of place, portraying the tiredness and hope of a dry southern summer and voicing strong southern women.” ~Booklist

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5nva5-13b33ef “Readers will find The Road to Bittersweet to be a lovingly crafted coming-of-age novel set in the unforgiving Carolina hills. Everhart understands the mindset of a young girl on the cusp of womanhood as her world fills with hardship, betrayal, and the wonderment of growing up. Readers will be struck by how beautifully Everhart…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y3wtd-13b33eb “Young Dixie Dupree is an indomitable spirit in this coming-of-age novel that is a heartbreaking and honest witness to the resilience of human nature and the fighting spirit and courage residing in all of us, and for those who have lived in the underbelly of betrayal and child abuse. A triumphant debut novel which…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3mhci-13acefa Welcome to The Holley House! Each month, Holly Hart Shirley will share stories with WELL READ. In February’s issue, Holly shares the story of her grandmother, Lenis Holley.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j4era-13ac872 Welcome to the Holley House In February’s issue of WELL READ, Holly introduces us to her grandmother, Lenis Holley.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gt3tw-13ac859 Welcome to the Holley House Holly Hart Shirley shares stories about her family with WELL READ. In March’s issue, she introduces us to her Grandfather, Dr. Al Fonto Holley, otherwise known as Doc.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3t6vh-13ab1b4 Donna Everhart is full of surprises and a pleasure to talk with! We covered lots of topics, including her writing process, what she’s been reading, what’s on her to be read list, what she’s working on, and lots of encouraging words for fellow writers. Donna is the USA Today bestselling author of authentic, vivid…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-36whh-13aa536 Originally from the Ozarks, Paulette Kennedy now divides her time between her Missouri hometown and Los Angeles, where she lives with her family and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys tending to her garden, knitting, and finding unique vintage treasures at thrift stores and flea markets. As a history…