Appalachian Studies: Appalachian Literature

Barbara Kingsolver is a novelist, essayist and poet. She grew up in Carlisle, Kentucky,

Crystal Wilkinson is a novel and short story author who grew up in Indian Creek, Kentucky.

Born and raised in the West Virginia coalfields, Denise Giardina is an Appalachian writer who explores fundamental issues of faith and belief through her literary characters.

Frank X. Walker is an African-American poet and author who grew up in Danville Kentucky.

George Ella Lyon is a Kentucky author who has published in many genres, including picture books, poetry, juvenile novels, and articles. She grew up in Harlan, Kentucky

John Ehle was born in Asheville, North Carolina and is predominantly a writer of fiction that is set in that Appalachian Mountains

Lee Maynard is an author of fiction who was born and raised in West Virginia.

Lee Smith is an author of fiction who grew up in southwestern Virginia.

Silas House is a novelist, music journalist, environmental activist and columnist. He was born and grew up in rural Lily, Laurel County, Kentucky, but he also spent much of his childhood in nearby Leslie County.

Wendell Berry is the author of more than 40 works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. He is a native of Henry County, Kentucky.

Our emphasis is on the literature of the Southern Appalachian region, and we are committed to publishing excellent writing that does not rely on clichés and stereotypes. We want to feature writing that exemplifies the many layers and complexities of the region or that is written by an author with a connection to the region.