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By the River with Holly Jackson

Susan Zurenda

“By The River” is a love letter to Southern stories and the authors and poets who write them. Through interviews with Southern authors, host Holly Jackson examines books from a variety of genres, including historical fiction, Southern culture, memoir, poetry, and more.

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Susan Zurenda

Season 3 Episode 305 | 26m 46s | CC

Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.

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