River Jordan is a southerner with a global perspective. She began her writing career as a playwright and spent over ten years with the Loblolly Theatre group, where her original works were produced, including Mama Jewels: Tales from Mullet Creek, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Virga.
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Southern Festival of the Book Thursday, October 16, 2008
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BACKSTORY live at Southern Festival of the Book 10/11/08 Thursday, October 9, 2008
This weeks guest is hot of the book tour trail and stopping in Nashville is southern author Ron Rash whose poetic writing is capturing the hearts of readers all across America. It's no wonder. His titles alone are pure poetry. Ron will be speaking at the Southern Festival of the Book, signing books, and then putting his feet up a spell with us to chat about his latest novel and the writing life. THE WORLD MADE STRAIGHT by RON RASH  In an Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, a rebellious young man struggles to escape the violence that would bind him to the pastTravis Shelton is seventeen the summer he wanders onto a neighbor’s property in the woods, discovers a crop of marijuana large enough to make him some serious money, and steps into the jaws of a bear trap. After hours of passing in and out of consciousness, Travis is discovered by Carlton Toomey, the wise and vicious farmer who set the trap to protect his plants, and Travis’s confrontation with the subtle evils within his rural world has begun. Before long, Travis has moved out of his parents’ home to live with Leonard Shuler, a one-time schoolteacher who lost his job and custody of his daughter years ago, when he was framed by a vindictive student. Now Leonard lives with his dogs and his sometime girlfriend in a run-down trailer outside town, deals a few drugs, and studies journals from the Civil War. Travis becomes his student, of sorts, and the fate of these two outsiders becomes increasingly entwined as the community’s terrible past and corrupt present bear down on each of them from every direction, leading to a violent reckoning—not only with Carlton, but with the legacy of the Civil War massacre that, even after a century, continues to divide an Appalachian community. Vivid, harrowing, yet ultimately hopeful, The World Made Straight offers a powerful exploration of the painful conflict between the bonds of home and the desire for independence. Also, listen in for surprise guests from the Southern Festival INCLUDING, musical guests, writers, and readers of every genre.  But don't just tune in via the radio, or from home on the web, drop by in person and share a few thoughts and favorite reads live and on the air with us. You'll find BACKSTORY RADIO on the Legislative Plaza in between book sales and author signings and that's a sweet spot to be in. Our thanks to the Southern Festival of the Book during their 20th Anniversary Celebration for allowing Backstory to join in the fun and broadcast the show live in the middle of all the action. You will have a royal good time so don't wait - CIRCLE THE DATE, set your cell alarm, and come on down. It's never the same without you! BACKSTORY RADIO on WRFN 98.9 lpfm Nashville, Comcast SAP Channel 10, www.radiofreenashville.org live and streaming. Labels: Nashville, radio, Ron Rash, Southern Festival of the Book
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