Award-winning author Heather Frese discusses the magic of North Carolina's coastline, her inspiring memories of Hatteras Island, and how her deeply personal characters were brought to life. A message from our sponsor, Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville: Your Next Chapter Beings Here Whether you prefer to spend your days in a kayak, on a mountaintop or simply enjoying the view, Asheville is the place of dream retirements. Your exciting new adventure is calling — and the answer is here at Deerfield. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing one episode per month!

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Award-winning author Halle Hill discusses her short story collection, Good Women. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing one episode per month! Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com https://www.ourstate.com/topics/arts-culture/book-review/book-club/