“Orphans of the Living” by Kathy Watson

Orphans of the Living (She Writes Press 2025) by Kathy Watson is a poignant, unflinching, and beautifully crafted novel rooted in the author’s family history. As Watson observes in her opening notes: “This book is a work of fiction. It’s also true.” Centered on the author’s maternal family, the Stovalls, the story, as Watson explains, […]