Our State Book Club
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 podcast episode each month.
From Baddest to Saddest with Award-Winning Author Heather Frese
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 th...
In Her Own Words: Author Halle Hill Finds Her Voice
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/
Carrying the Flame: Author Terry Roberts on Mentorship and Mountain Stories
Terry Roberts discusses his novel, The Sky Club. 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
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From the Stage to the Page with Avett Brother's Bassist Bob Crawford
In this Our State Book Club bonus episode, Avett Brothers Bassist, Bob Crawford, discusses his first ever book release; America's Founding Son. Cash & Crawford dive into our nation's rich history, as well as the similarities between recording an album in the studio and writing a novel. 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...
Method and Madness with Author Meagan Church
USA Today & New York Times best-selling author Meagan Church discusses her book The Mad Wife. 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/
Sarah Addison Allen, Part 2
Faith in the Process with Author Vanessa Miller
Best-selling author Vanessa Miller discusses her book The American Queen and how history, faith, and the writing community influence her writing process. 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
Ben Fountain
New York Times best-selling author Ben Fountain discusses his book Devil Makes Three as well as his time spent in Haiti, Texas and the Carolinas. 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 two podcast episodes a month.
Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com
Sarah Addison Allen, Part 1
New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen discusses the challenges of rejection and discovering your true voice as a writer.
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 two podcast episodes a month.
Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com
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Denise Kiernan Part 2
Kiernan discusses her book "We Gather Together" and the historic precursors to our own Thanksgiving Holiday.
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 two podcast episodes a month.
Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com
Denise Kiernan Part 1
Kiernan discusses her artistic upbringing and curious perspective she's gained from traveling the world.
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 two podcast episodes a month.
Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com
Ghost Stories, Gothic Horror, and Dracula with Best-selling Author Elizabeth Kostova
As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own.
Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.
Email us: podcast@ourstate.com
Elizabeth Kostova, Part 1
As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own.
Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.
Email us: podcast@ourstate.com
De'Shawn Charles Winslow Part 2
After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him.
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
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De'Shawn Charles Winslow, Part 1
After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him.
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
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Jan Karon, Part 2
Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer's journey to becoming one of North Carolina's most prolific authors.
Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.
Email us: podcast@ourstate.com
Jan Karon, Part 1
Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer's journey to becoming one of North Carolina's most prolific authors.
Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.
Email us: podcast@ourstate.com
Georgann Eubanks, Part 2
A Carrboro author's career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Georgann Eubanks, Part 1
A Carrboro author's career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South.
Email us at podcast@ourstate.com
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Clyde Edgerton, Part 2
A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Clyde Edgerton, Part 1
A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Dan Pierce, Part 2
Wiley and North Carolina author and historian, Daniel S. Pierce, discuss Pierce's book Real Nascar.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Dan Pierce, Part 1
North Carolina writer and historian Daniel S. Pierce discusses growing up in West Asheville and spending his life in Western North Carolina.
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Bland Simpson, Part 2
Wiley and North Carolina author, Bland Simpson, discuss Simpson's Clover Garden.
A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our S...
Bland Simpson, Part 1
Wiley and Bland Simpson talk about growing up in North Carolina and Bland's history in the Chapel Hill music scene.
A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as...
Jason Mott, Part 2
Wiley and bestselling author, Jason Mott, discuss Mott's The Returned and Hell of a Book.
Before becoming a National Book Award winner, a Columbus County writer followed his dreams — those he had at night and those he worked toward — to become a celebrated author.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them o...
Jason Mott, Part 1
Before becoming a National Book Award winner, a Columbus County writer followed his dreams — those he had at night and those he worked toward — to become a celebrated author.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Judy Goldman, Part 2
One Charlotte author tells the story of her marriage, in good times and in bad, with gratitude for the man with whom she's shared a life.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Judy Goldman, Part 1
One Charlotte author tells the story of her marriage, in good times and in bad, with gratitude for the man with whom she's shared a life.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Allan Gurganus, Part 2
One writer's curiosity called him to explore. The perspective he gained drew him back to his familiar eastern North Carolina home.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Read MoreAllan Gurganus, Part 1
One writer's curiosity called him to explore. The perspective he gained drew him back to his familiar eastern North Carolina home.
Email us at podcast@ourstate.com
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Robert Beatty, Part 2
An Asheville dad found success in his engineering career, but some sage wisdom from his young daughter helped him realize his lifelong dream of becoming an author.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Robert Beatty, Part 1
An Asheville dad found success in his engineering career, but some sage wisdom from his young daughter helped him realize his lifelong dream of becoming an author.
Email us at podcast@ourstate.com
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Leigh Ann Henion, Part 2
Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world's natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature's unsung hero: the dark.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Leigh Ann Henion, Part 1
Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world's natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature's unsung hero: the dark.
Email us at podcast@ourstate.com
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Ron Rash, Part 2
Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane. These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience that is needed in this challenging time. We're especially grateful for the dedication of emergency personnel, first responders, and volunteers who are on the ground, helping in any way they can. We suggest reaching out...
Ron Rash - Live in Asheville
Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane.
These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience that is needed in this challenging time.
We're especially grateful for the dedication of emergency personnel, first responders, and volunteers who are on the ground, helping in any way they can. W...
Michael Parker, Part 2
Michael Parker talks about writing his new novel, I Am the Light of This World, and talks about living in North Carolina versus living in Texas.
After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in o...
Michael Parker, Part 1
After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await.
Email us at podcast@ourstate.com
Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
Podcraft: The Craft of Writing Prose
In this episode, Wiley returns to interviews with past guests and does a deeper dive into the craft of writing. He covers everything from finding an idea to deciding on a narrator.
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.
