Anne McKee is a well-known southern historian and storyteller. In 2009, she released Historic Photos of Mississippi. Since then, the book has become a standard on coffee tables across the south, and it’s still gaining steam. Southern Lit Review enjoyed a lively chat with the delightful Anne McKee, and we hope you’ll learn a bit […]
Meet Anne McKee, Author of Historic Photos of Mississippi
Meet American Novelist Ace Atkins
SLR Contributor Allen Mendenhall Interviews Ace Atkins SLR: What I suspect everyone wants to know is, how do you stay so prolific? How do you write so much, so quickly? AA: I’m very fortunate to be a full-time novelist. I’ve been writing full time since 2001 and that gives me the freedom […]
Meet Clyde Edgerton, Author of The Night Train
SLR: You are recognized as one of the masters of humor. Most writers agree, it’s hard to be funny. Discuss a bit about writing for laughs. Are there any tricks to the timing/delivery, or is this just a natural gift of yours to have such a perfect flow of language? CE: I grew up hearing […]
Meet Stephen Wetta, Author of October Read of the Month: If Jack’s in Love

EXCITEMENT!!! That’s what we feel about Jack Wetta’s debut novel, If Jack’s in Love, and we are certain that after you read the following interview by SLR contributor Rhett DeVane, you’ll be laughing so hysterically you will order this Read of the Month immediately. SLR: Is there an intended message in If […]
Meet L.C Fiore, Author of Green Gospel
Click to Buy L.C. Fiore’s debut novel, Green Gospel, tackles the controversial topic of eco-terrorism. He kindly took time to discuss his work with SLR contributor, Donna Meredith. SLR: Do you consider yourself an environmentalist? LCF: I consider myself a conservationist. I believe we need to preserve our natural resources, including parks and […]
Meet Jennifer Niven, Author of September Read of the Month: Velva Jean Learns to Fly

At SLR, we ran a raving review of Jennifer Niven’s first Velva Jean novel, Velva Jean Learns to Drive, so we were thrilled when we received the sequel, Velva Jean Learns to Fly. Niven didn’t disappoint. We’re pleased to select this title as our September Read of the Month, and we hope you’ll […]
