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Books by the River

Kimberly Brock

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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Kimberly Brock

Season 1 Episode 103 | 26m 30s | CC

Holly Jackson sits with author Kimberly Brock to discuss The Fabled Earth, a novel set in Southern Georgia’s Cumberland Island circa 1952. Brock discusses her inspirations for the novel, including being a frequent traveler to the Island. She also discusses her creative writing process and how she finds success in what she writes.

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