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Books by the River

Jeffrey Lofton

Season 1 Episode 109

Holly Jackson sits down with author Jeffrey Lofton to discuss Red Clay Suzie. Lofton gives a compelling and personal account of living as a person who is openly gay and has a disability. The novel, based loosely off Lofton's childhood, tracks the main character through both his personal and love life.

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Holly Jackson sits with author Susan Boyer to discuss The Sullivan’s Island Supper Club.
Tracey Enerson Wood
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Holly Jackson sits with Katharine, the Wright Sister author Tracey Enerson Wood.
Rhonda McKnight
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Holly Jackson sits with Bitter and Sweet author Rhonda McKnight.
Michael Farris Smith
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Holly Jackson sits with Lay Your Armor Down author Michael Farris Smith.
Leonard Pitts Jr.
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Holly Jackson sits with 54 Miles author Leonard Pitts Jr.
Kimberly Brock
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Holly Jackson sits with The Fabled Earth author Kimberly Brock.
Mary Kay Andrews
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Holly Jackson sits with Summers at the Saint author Mary Kay Andrews.
Joseph McGill Jr. & Herb Frazier
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Holly Jackson sits with authors Herb Frazier and Joseph McGill Jr.
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