Record #:

34661

Author(s):

Southern, Ed

Abstract:

Why do so many writers come out of North Carolina? Ed Southern, executive director of the North Carolina Writer’s Network, attempts to answer this question in this article. He attributes the success of North Carolina to the Network, the “niceness” of North Carolinians, and the struggle between poverty and potential. He also states that in order to keep the title of “Writingest State”, North Carolina writers must encourage others to write the stories that they would like to write about, while demanding quality and perfection.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, 2016, p92-99, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Writers, North Carolina; Literature--North Carolina; North Carolina Writers' Network

Record #:

34664

Author(s):

McGuffey, Liz

Abstract:

This article pays homage to a little-known historical fiction writer named Mary Hancock, pen-name M.A. Hancock, through the eyes of someone who knew her growing up. Her stories often incorporated real historical events from the point of view of a young adult, and her unique choice of words and writing style made her a success.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, 2016, p130-139, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilkes County--Description and travel; Literature--North Carolina; Civil War

Record #:

34691

Author(s):

Wilhelm, Randall

Abstract:

The North Carolina Literary Review, started in 1991, has won several awards for design, writing, and overall quality. The different aspects of the journal-artwork, fiction pieces, and non-fiction articles- all combine to make a visually appealing spread that focuses on North Carolina artists and writers.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 26 Issue , 2017, p90-104, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Literary and Historical Association--History; Literature--North Carolina; Art--North Carolina

Record #:

34693

Author(s):

Maron, Margaret

Abstract:

Margaret Maron, author of the Judge Deborah Knott series, discusses her lengthy process of writing a book. Deciding that her main character would be a judge, she then traveled all around North Carolina, merging together different places to create fictional towns. She includes the coast, mountain area, flatlands, and cities into over 20 of her books.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 27 Issue , 2018, p6-17, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Maron, Margaret; Mystery writers--Johnston County; Literature--North Carolina

Record #:

34712

Author(s):

Chappell, Fred

Abstract:

This article explores three novels written by Angela Davis-Gardner: Felice, Butterfly’s Child, and Forms of Shelter. All three novels are coming-of-age stories, explore similar themes of vulnerability, catastrophe, and self-reflection.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 27 Issue , 2018, p108-124, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte; Literature--North Carolina; Writers, North Carolina