Writers Lunch: American Regionalism Through Fiction Part II
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What makes a book Southern? How does the rugged landscape of New England lend itself to horror? Does a novel need cowboys and six-shooters to be Western?
Join us this week on Writers Lunch for a journey through the American landscape and the literary tropes that define the many vistas of a country that has struggled to identify itself with a singular vision.
From Nathanial Hawthorne to Octavia Butler, from Seanan McGuire to Elmore Leonard, from Cormac MacCarthy to Flannery O'Connor, from sea to shining sea and the depths of American identity; let's take a literary road trip!
There are so many American regions, we couldn't cover them all in just one hour. Join us for Part II of American Regionalism Through Fiction. This time, we'll head away from the East Coast and cover more central and western regions. If you'd like to check out the recording of Part I, where we discuss Florida and New England, among others, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ib1Q_LK2G2o?si=IR_hfHAj4EitQ-9e.
About Our Host
If you are looking for an editor with a strong hold of epic sci-fi, climate fiction, or any of the punks, Sean Morrissey Carroll (he/him) is your man. Sean has an innate understanding of poetry in prose and linguistic interplay, making him a master in line editing for both style and substance. As both a seaweed farmer and restaurant owner, Sean has a strong comprehension of logistics in his toolbox to ensure your science fiction and fantasy epics are immersive and believable. His art degree and history of critical evaluation allows him to provide clear insights and guidance to move your idea from what you see in your head to a fully fleshed-out story. Sean is also adept at honing literary elements of fiction that will resonate and hook the reader’s emotions.
In his spare time, Sean writes near-future sci-fi with heart-wrenching themes about family and climate displacement. His stories can be found in Defunkt, Nebo, Punt Volat, Space City Underground, and decomp zine (intentionally lowercase).
Let Sean help you imbue your hard science with humanity.