BY THE RIVER Season 2


#201 – Stacy Pearsall

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Episode 201- Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author and photographer Stacy Pearsall discussing her book, Shooter. Stacy shares the meaning behind her book and her experience in her final years of war. Holly learns about the struggles that come with war and the mental toll it has in the years that follow. Stacy tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections she’s made along the way. She shares stories about some of her favorite photos and how she chose the ones for the book. Holly learns about Stacy’s mission to make those who struggle with PTSD more comfortable sharing their experiences.

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Episode 201- Holly Jackson is by the river with author and photographer Stacy Pearsall to discuss her book, Shooter. Holly learns about the hardships and war and the toll it takes on those who serve.

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Episode 201- Holly Jackson and author Stacy Pearsall sit down by the river to discuss Stacy’s book, Shooter.


#202 – Joshua Parks

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Episode 202- Holly Jackson is by the river with photographer Joshua Parks to discuss his collaborative book, The Green Book of South Carolina. Joshua shares his ties to the lowcountry and what inspired him to take the photography for the book. Holly learns about the history of the green book and the mission to preserve its historical sites. Joshua speaks about his upcoming projects and goals for the future as well as some of his favorite sites.

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Episode 202 - Holly Jackson and Joshua Parks sit by the river and discuss his book, The Green Book of South Carolina. Holly learns about the inspiration behind the book as well as the passion, and goals Joshua has for preserving the history of the low country.

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Episode 202 - Joining Holly Jackson by the river discussing his collaborative book, The Green Book of South Carolina, is Joshua Parks.


#203 – Mashama Bailey & John O. Morisano

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Episode 203 – Joining Holly Jackson by the river are authors Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano. The authors are discuss their book, Black, White, and the Grey. Holly learns about the history of the restaurant that inspired their book and what drove them to write it. Holly learns about the authors’ deep connection with one another and their story.

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Episode 203 – Joining Holly by the river are authors Mashama Bailey and John O. Moresano. Mashama and John O. discuss their book, Black White, and the Grey. Holly learns about the history of the book and its relationship with the restaurant.

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Episode 203 – Joining Holly are Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano discussing their book, Black, White, and the Grey.


#204 – Sandra Gutierrez

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Episode 204 - Holly Jackson is by the river with nationally recognized food personality, author, and cook Sandra Gutierrez discussing her book, The New Southern-Latino Table: Recipes That Bring Together Bold and Beloved Flavors of Latin America. Sandra shares the meaning of food, family, and culture. She discusses her path to becoming a cookbook author and cooking teacher. Sandra shares stories about how she discovered the new culinary movement that is the subject of her book.

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Episode 204 - Holly Jackson is by the river with nationally recognized food personality, author and cook Sandra Gutierrez discussing her book, The New Southern-Latino Table: Recipes That Bring Together Bold and Beloved Flavors of Latin America. Sandra shares the meaning of food, family, and culture.

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Episode 204 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Sandra Gutierrez discussing her book, The New Southern-Latino Table.


#205 – Sanjena Sathian

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Episode 205 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author Sanjena Sathian discussing her debut novel, Gold Diggers. Sanjena shares how she developed the book, her love of reading, and how she found her voice through her main character. She also discusses the process of turning her book into a screenplay for a television series for Mindy Kaling’s production company.

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Episode 205 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author Sanjena Sathian discussing her debut novel, Gold Diggers. Sanjena shares how she developed the book, her love of reading, and how she found her voice through her main character.

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Episode 205 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author Sanjena Sathian discussing her debut novel, Gold Diggers.


#206 – Robert Gwaltney

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Episode 206 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning debut author Robert Gwaltney discussing his novel, The Cicada Tree. Robert shares how he wrote the book, all while working a full-time job. He discusses the friendships that he has made with other writers and how they have mentored him.

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Episode 206 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning debut author Robert Gwaltney discussing his novel, The Cicada Tree. Robert shares how he wrote the book, all while working a full-time job.

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Episode 206 - Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning debut author Robert Gwaltney discussing his novel, The Cicada Tree.


#207 – John Pruitt

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Episode 207 - Holly Jackson is by the river with former news reporter and anchor John Pruitt discussing his novel, Tell It True. John shares how he used his life as some inspiration for the novel and how he included very specific details about television news production in it. He discusses his next upcoming project and his experience meeting readers.

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Episode 207 - Holly Jackson is by the river with former news reporter and anchor John Pruitt discussing his novel, Tell It True. John shares how he used his life as some inspiration for the novel and how he included very specific details about television news production in it.

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Episode 207 - Holly Jackson is by the river with former news reporter and anchor John Pruitt discussing his novel, Tell It True.


#208 – Kristy Woodson Harvey

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Episode 208 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Kristy Woodson Harvey discussing her novel, The Summer of Songbirds. Kristy shares how she used her childhood experience as summer camp, and her son’s experience, as inspiration for the novel. Holly and Kristy bond over their joint experience at the same summer camp as children and how much of that experience is woven into the book.

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Episode 208 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Kristy Woodson Harvey discussing her novel, The Summer of Songbirds. Kristy shares how she used her childhood experience as summer camp, and her son’s experience, as inspiration for the novel. Holly and Kristy bond over their joint experience at the same summer camp as children.

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Episode 208 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Kristy Woodson Harvey discussing her novel, The Summer of Songbirds.


#209 – Margaret Verble

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Episode 209 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Margaret Verble discussing her novel, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Margaret discusses how she weaves Cherokee narratives into her books and the importance of indigenous voices in literature. She shares how she used her childhood in Nashville, TN as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.

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Episode 209 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Margaret Verble discussing her novel, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Margaret discusses how she weaves Cherokee narratives into her books and the importance of indigenous voices in literature.

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Episode 209 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Margaret Verble discussing her novel, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky.


#210 – Katherine Reay
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Episode 210 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Katherine Reay discussing her novel, A Shadow In Moscow. Katherine discusses her use of strong female narratives in her writing and the importance of including them in historical fiction. She shares how she used a childhood trip to Russia as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.

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Episode 210 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Katherine Reay discussing her novel, A Shadow In Moscow. Katherine discusses her use of strong female narratives in her writing and the importance of including them in historical fiction.

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Episode 210 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Katherine Reay discussing her novel, A Shadow In Moscow.


#211 – Jason Mott

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Episode 211 - Holly Jackson is by the river with National Book Award Winner for Fiction, Jason Mott discussing his book, Hell of A Book. Jason discusses his inspiration for the book and how builds complex characters while tackling tough themes. He shares how he loves sharing his book with readers and his writing process.

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Episode 211 - Holly Jackson is by the river with National Book Award Winner for Fiction, Jason Mott discussing his book, Hell of A Book. Jason discusses his inspiration for the book and how builds complex characters while tackling tough themes.

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Episode 211 - Holly Jackson is by the river with National Book Award Winner for Fiction, Jason Mott discussing his book, Hell of A Book.


#212 – Leslie Hooton

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Episode 212 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Leslie Hooton discussing her book, After Everyone Else. Leslie discusses her love for her main character and her main character’s love of the South. She shares her writing process, her love of reading, and her intense love and respect for her mom’s strength. The interview is peppered with humorous stories of Leslie’s mom.

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Episode 212 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Leslie Hooton discussing her book, After Everyone Else. Leslie discusses her love for her main character and her main character’s love of the South.

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Episode 212 - Holly Jackson is by the river with Leslie Hooton discussing her book, After Everyone Else.


#213 – Jesse Cole

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Episode 213 –Holly Jackson is by the river with baseball fan lover and author Jesse Cole to discuss his book, Fans First. Jesse shares his love of baseball, fans, and creating an unforgettable experience. He discusses how he is changing the game of baseball and creating a movement around Banana Ball.

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Episode 213 – Holly Jackson is by the river with baseball fan lover and author Jesse Cole to discuss his book, Fans First. Jesse shares his love of baseball, fans, and creating an unforgettable experience.

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Episode 213 – Holly Jackson is by the river with baseball fan lover and author Jesse Cole to discuss his book, Fans First.