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By The River

BY THE RIVER explores what it takes to create a Southern story. Through interviews with Southern authors, host Holly Jackson examines books from a variety of genres, including historical fiction, Southern culture, memoir, poetry, and more.

By The River  
  • Sandra Gutierrez
    Monday, December 23
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Robert Gwaltney
    Saturday, December 28
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Sanjena Sathian
    Monday, December 30
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • John Pruitt
    Saturday, January 4
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Robert Gwaltney
    Monday, January 6
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Kristy Woodson Harvey
    Saturday, January 11
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • John Pruitt
    Monday, January 13
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Margaret Verble
    Saturday, January 18
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Kristy Woodson Harvey
    Monday, January 20
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Katherine Reay
    Saturday, January 25
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Margaret Verble
    Monday, January 27
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Jason Mott
    Saturday, February 1
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Katherine Reay
    Monday, February 3
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Leslie Hooton
    Saturday, February 8
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Jason Mott
    Monday, February 10
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Jesse Cole
    Saturday, February 15
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Leslie Hooton
    Monday, February 17
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Chanel Cleeton
    Saturday, February 22
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Cuban American author Chanel Cleeton discussing her book, The Cuban Heiress. Chanel shares her strong connection to the book's characters and her desire to explore her family's origins through her writing. Holly learns about Chanel's process for writing historical fiction. Chanel tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections during her writing journey.
  • Jesse Cole
    Monday, February 24
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Beverly Bowers Jennings
    Saturday, March 1
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discussing her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly shares her background as a Master Naturalist and her love of all things salt water. Holly learns about Beverly's 12-year process to interview over 65 shrimpers, marine biologists, and others working in the shrimping industry that would become the basis of her book. Beverly tells Holly about her unique approach to this book through the use of history, interviews, maps, pictures, and recipes.
  • Michael Dewitt, Jr.
    Saturday, March 8
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt , Jr. discussing his book, Wicked Hampton County. Michael shares his extensive newspaper journalism background and how it has changed over the years. Holly learns about the research that it took to write about decades of history and corruption in Hampton County, South Carolina. Michael tells Holly about his upcoming project about the national covered Murdaugh Murders.
  • Terah Harris
    Saturday, March 15
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discussing her debut book, One Summer in Savannah. Terah shares deep love for books and libraries. Holly learns about how Terah turned her love of books into her debut novel. Terah tells Holly about her upcoming second novel.
  • Susan Zurenda
    Saturday, March 22
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.
  • Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman
    Saturday, March 29
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with debut authors Debbie Boehner & Lauren Houseman discussing their debut book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X. Debbie shares how the discovery of her father's suitcase led to this book. Holly learns about Debbie & Lauren's working relationship to write their debut novel. Both authors tell Holly about this impact of writing this novel.

 

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  • Sanjena Sathian
    Saturday, December 21
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Mashama Bailey & John O. Morisano
    Monday, December 16
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Sandra Gutierrez
    Saturday, December 14
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Joshua Parks
    Monday, December 9
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Mashama Bailey & John O. Morisano
    Saturday, December 7
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Stacy Pearsall
    Monday, December 2
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Joshua Parks
    Saturday, November 30
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Anjali Enjeti
    Monday, November 25
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author and formal journalist, Anjali Enjeti to discuss her book, The Parted Earth. Holly learns about Indian Partition and its impact on three generations of women, along with the importance of writing about this impact.
  • Stacy Pearsall
    Saturday, November 23
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Christopher Swann
    Monday, November 18
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with novelist and high school English teacher, Christopher Swann to discuss his book, A Fire in the Night. Holly learns about the art of writing a Southern mystery novel.
  • Anjali Enjeti
    Saturday, November 16
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author and formal journalist, Anjali Enjeti to discuss her book, The Parted Earth. Holly learns about Indian Partition and its impact on three generations of women, along with the importance of writing about this impact.
  • Patti Callahan Henry
    Monday, November 11
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry to discuss her book Surviving Savannah. Holly learns about the intense research process of writing historical fiction.
  • Christopher Swann
    Saturday, November 9
    10:32 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with novelist and high school English teacher, Christopher Swann to discuss his book, A Fire in the Night. Holly learns about the art of writing a Southern mystery novel.
  • Kristin Harmel
    Monday, November 4
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristin Harmel to discuss her book, The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Holly learns about how Kristin's experience as a reporter for People magazine prepared her for writing historical fiction and interviewing the last living Bielski brother.
  • Patti Callahan Henry
    Saturday, November 2
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry to discuss her book Surviving Savannah. Holly learns about the intense research process of writing historical fiction.