Past issues of WELL READ


HELLO READERS! This month’s issue is filled with more great books to add to your TBR list, new authors to follow, part four of the four-part series on William Gay, LOST AND FOUND A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON WILLIAM GAY’S LITERARY LEGACY that features some of William’s previously unpublished work – THE PIT. This is the unpublished chapter from what was called The Pit and later published as The Long Home. There’s also a wonderful tribute to a lowcountry legend, Beaufort’s Beloved Tootie by Gerry Ryan and Donna Chapman, something too good not to share from Claudia Hagadus Long, a terrific interview of Hank Phillippi Ryan and Hannah Mary McKinnin by Linda Rosen, a Scavenger Hunt, a sweet flash fiction piece by Michael and Donna Chapman, something to celebrate with Joe Palmer, an exciting opportunity for poets, and more wit and wisdom from River Jordan!
Wherever you are I hope you’re healthy, happy, and enjoying a good book!

This month’s issue is filled with more great books to add to your reading list and new authors to follow. In part three of a four-part series, Dawn Major explores how William made the places we know in his work feel so real. Mystery Outside the Frame: An Analysis of William Gay’s Literary Landscapes.
Old fans of William’s will find some surprises – TEAM GAY has included segments of William’s writing that have never been published before! I’m beyond proud to share their work here and can not wait to hear what you think. You’ll also find Making Connections with Julia Brewer Daily’s Podcast: Authors Over Fifty, a great Interview with Lea O’Hara by Suzanne Kamata, A fantastic article by Tara Lynn Masih, Allowing Ourselves to Be Visible: How Women Tackle the Awkward Author Headshot Session, that includes tips from authors Emma Bolden, Jen Knox, M. J. Rose, Mary McLaughlin Slechta, and Karen Dionne. We have something too good not to share thanks to Abigail Keam, a SCAVENGER HUNT, wit and wisdom from River Jordan!

This month’s issue is filled with more great books to add to your reading list and new authors to follow. In part two of a four-part series, Dawn Major of Team Gay Explores Supernaturalism in Southern Author and Artist, William Gay. You’ll also find Making Connections with Kim Taylor Blakemore’s Novelitics, a great Interview with Luanne Smith by Kate Gale, something too good not to share thanks to James Wade, a SCAVENGER HUNT, a very special pet “interview” with Hazel D. Dog by Kelly L. Hitchcock, wit and wisdom from River Jordan, and more!
Wherever you are I hope you’re healthy, happy, and enjoying a good book!

HELLO READERS!
This month’s issue is filled with more great books to add to your TBR list, new authors to follow, part one of a four-part series on William Gay from the members of Team Gay, Making Connections with Stephanie Hockersmith of The Pie Lady Books, something too good not to share from Amit Verma, Tina Hogan Grant interviews Stephanie Edwards, another great way to find new books with Grace Sammon and Mary Helen Sheriff, a Scavenger Hunt for TWO chances to win free books, a fun pet “interview”, and more wit and wisdom from River Jordan! Happy Reading!

HELLO READERS! This month’s issue is filled with more great books to add to your reading list, new authors to follow, a fantastic essay by Lee Zacharias, Making Connections with Suzanne Leopold, a birthday wish from David Ebenbach, an interview of Tina Hogan by Stephanie Edwards, and wit and wisdom from River Jordan. Enjoy!