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Matt Maes' tendency toward "hyper-focus" led him to a career as an artist and a cozy life as a family man.
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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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Michael Farris Smith
Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 1s | CC
Holly Jackson sits with author Michael Farris Smith to discuss Lay your Armor Down. Smith's unflinching honesty and vivid storytelling capture the struggles of a generation grappling with trauma and the search for meaning. Smith also discusses his inspirations as an author, amongst other things.
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