Elizabeth McConnell is a poet and Master Naturalist from Morgantown, WV. Elizabeth earned a BA in English from Hollins University, Roanoke, VA. Previously she has worked at the Morgantown Public Library in Morgantown, WV and served on the Library Board of Trustees. Elizabeth is an active member of the Morgantown Writers Group, Monongahela Master Naturalists, […]
“Creekwater Mansions” by Ian Hall
November 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Reviewed by Elizabeth McConnell Appalachia is a region of great complexity and rich history. It offers no simple explanation, definition, or identity. Everywhere layers. On any car, bus, train or trail, one encounters remarkable horizons of mineral layer on top of mineral layer. The rich, stained and vibrant history of this region creates a source […]