BY THE RIVER Season 3
#301 - Chanel Cleeton
Holly Jackson is by the river with Cuban American author Chanel Cleeton discussing her book, The Cuban Heiress. Chanel shares her strong connection to the book’s characters and her desire to explore her family’s origins through her writing. Holly learns about Chanel’s process for writing historical fiction. Chanel tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections during her writing journey.
#302 - Beverly Bowers Jennings
Holly Jackson is by the river with Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discussing her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly shares her background as a Master Naturalist and her love of all things salt water. Holly learns about Beverly’s 12-year process to interview over 65 shrimpers, marine biologists, and others working in the shrimping industry that would become the basis of her book. Beverly tells Holly about her unique approach to this book through the use of history, interviews, maps, pictures, and recipes.
#303 - Michael Dewitt, Jr.
Holly Jackson is by the river with multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt , Jr. discussing his book, Wicked Hampton County. Michael shares his extensive newspaper journalism background and how it has changed over the years. Holly learns about the research that it took to write about decades of history and corruption in Hampton County, South Carolina. Michael tells Holly about his upcoming project about the national covered Murdaugh Murders.
#304 - Terah Harris
Holly Jackson is by the river with seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discussing her debut book, One Summer in Savannah. Terah shares deep love for books and libraries. Holly learns about how Terah turned her love of books into her debut novel. Terah tells Holly about her upcoming second novel.
#305 - Susan Zurenda
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.
#306 - Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman
Holly Jackson is by the river with debut authors Debbie Boehner & Lauren Houseman discussing their debut book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X. Debbie shares how the discovery of her father’s suitcase led to this book. Holly learns about Debbie & Lauren’s working relationship to write their debut novel. Both authors tell Holly about this impact of writing this novel.
#307 - Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
Holly Jackson is by the river with Psychotherapist and debut author Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad discussing her debut book, Into-Me-See. Dr. Perkins shares the cultural and personal factors that can make it challenging to develop and maintain intimacy, while offering solutions that strengthen unity. Holly learns how Dr. Perkins applied her 20 years of experience in relationship and life coaching to the book. Dr. Perkins tells Holly her spiritual experience and evidence-based therapy are a hallmark in helping change the trajectory of one’s life.
#308 - Joshilyn Jackson
Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson discussing her book, With My Little Eye. Joshilyn shares her love for the south and its influence on her writing. Holly learns about Joshilyn’s unique writing process and where she draws character inspiration. Joshilyn tells Holly plans for her upcoming projects and her next book.
#309 - Donna Everhart
Holly Jackson is by the river with USA Today best-selling author Donna Everhart discussing her book, Where the Jessamine Grows. Donna shares her deep knowledge of Southern history and writing. Holly learns about Susan’s gut instincts to leap into a writing career. Donna tells Holly the impact of writing this novel.
#310 - Denny S. Bryce
Holly Jackson is by the river with author Denny S. Bryce discussing her book, The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander. Denny shares her love for writing fanfiction and how it inspired her to become an author. Holly learns of Denny’s expertise in historical fiction and how her development of characters transpired into women centered writing. Denny tells Holly her upcoming projects and about her latest novel.