Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world’s natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature’s unsung hero: the dark.

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Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world’s natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature’s unsung hero: the dark.

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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane. These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience that is needed in this challenging time. We’re especially grateful for the dedication of emergency personnel, first responders, and volunteers who are on the ground, helping in any way they can. We suggest reaching out to these relief and recovery organizations that need our help, including: American Red Cross: 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word “HELENE” to 90999 to make a $10 donation; redcross.org North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund – Helene Emergency Disaster Services of The Salvation Army Feeding the Carolinas Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Other media organizations in North Carolina have also offered suggestions: Blue Ridge Public Radio The Asheville Citizen Times WFAE In addition, check with your local churches and community organizations to see how they are assisting with relief efforts. North Carolinians pull together. And we pull through. This week, and in the weeks to come, we’re preparing for the fight ahead. ___________________________________________________________________Before becoming an award-winning author, Ron Rash tended the cemetery near his family’s Watauga County farm. His latest novel, inspired by that burial ground, explores the relationship between the living and the dead, and how those who’ve gone are never forgotten. Email us at [email protected] Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane.

These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience that is needed in this challenging time.

We’re especially grateful for the dedication of emergency personnel, first responders, and volunteers who are on the ground, helping in any way they can. We suggest reaching out to these relief and recovery organizations that need our help, including:

• American Red Cross: 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word “HELENE” to 90999 to make a $10 donation; redcross.org
• North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund – Helene
• Emergency Disaster Services of The Salvation Army
• Feeding the Carolinas
• Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief

Other media organizations in North Carolina have also offered suggestions:

• Blue Ridge Public Radio
• The Asheville Citizen Times
• WFAE

In addition, check with your local churches and community organizations to see how they are assisting with relief efforts.

North Carolinians pull together. And we pull through. This week, and in the weeks to come, we’re preparing for the fight ahead.

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Before becoming an award-winning author, Ron Rash tended the cemetery near his family’s Watauga County farm. His latest novel, inspired by that burial ground, explores the relationship between the living and the dead, and how those who’ve gone are never forgotten.

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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

Michael Parker talks about writing his new novel, I Am the Light of This World, and talks about living in North Carolina versus living in Texas.

After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await.

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After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await.

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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

In this episode, Wiley returns to interviews with past guests and does a deeper dive into the craft of writing. He covers everything from finding an idea to deciding on a narrator. 

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In this month's Our State Book Club episodes, Wiley will give listeners a preview of some exciting books releasing this fall.

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Writer Carol Ann Collins blends genres in her new book The Seafarer's Secret. She met up with Wiley to talk about her favorite beach reads, the plot devices in her new novel, her second career writing romance novels under a pseudonym, and much more!

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The houses in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s life have always fascinated her. Unable to fully uncover their stories, the award-winning novelist dreamed up her own.

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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.