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Books by the River

Explore the inspiration and passion that it takes to create a Southern story. Host Holly Jackson engages with Southern Authors through in-depth interview as they tell humorous and heartwarming stories, share their love of reading, and offer advice for aspiring writers. This season, take a deeper look into what it takes to write Southern stories.

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Jeffrey Lofton

Season 1 Episode 109 | 26m 43s | CC

Holly Jackson sits down with author Jeffrey Lofton to discuss Red Clay Suzie. Lofton gives a compelling and personal account of living as a person who is openly gay and has a disability. The novel, based loosely off Lofton's childhood, tracks the main character through both his personal and love life.

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